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Most expensive goddam picture of fish ever taken!

Two years ago, I had the opportunity to interview, Don Walsh one of two men to first visit the deepest point of the world’s ocean and…

Biology Favorite Species Life At Sea Life of Science Organisms Seaweeds Uncategorized Weird

10 Not-So-Obvious Ways Seaweed is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You

Alex Warneke July 25, 2015 bacon beer compounds OSU Science seaweed

Remember way back, when you couldn’t leave the dinner table before you ate all of your leafy veggies? Remember how for 8 year old you,…

Abyss Adaptations Cephalopods Ecology Evolution Intertidal Mating & Reproduction Mollusk Paleobiology Pelagic Shelf Uncategorized Weird

Malacology Monthly: Cephalopod Compendium

Douglas Long May 6, 2015 Argonauta Cephalopod Crusty nautilus Cuttlebone cuttlefish evolution Nautilus Octopus paper nautilus psittacine dietary calcium supplement ram's Horn Squid Spirula squid tentacles

Even if you don’t care much for marine invertebrates, you gotta love Cephalopods. Squid, octopus, nautilus, cuttlefish, they have the stylish panache and quirky evolutionary…

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Is Anybody Here a Marine Biologist?

Dr. M April 13, 2015 CantStandYa George Constanza golf ball Marine Biologist Seinfeld whale

Just a little something to get your Monday started off right.

Conservation & Environment Echinoderms Favorite Species Habitats Intertidal Life of Science Organisms Scientist! Special Uncategorized Weird

Let’s Get Sea Star Wasted!

Alex Warneke March 17, 2015 beer Menge Lab Rogue Brewery Sea Star Wasting Syndrom Sea Stars

We have ALL had one of THOSE nights. The epic evenings characterized by fun and debauchery, a handful of good friends, and more than…

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A Fond Friday Farewell

Holly Bik March 13, 2015 Al Dove DSN farewell Rick MacPherson

Parting is always such sweet sorrow. Although we have a tinge of sadness this week at DSN, sometimes we’re powerless to halt change. In this…

Abyss Adaptations Biology Coral Reef Evolution Hadal & Trench Intertidal Mollusk Organisms Paleobiology Pelagic Polar Seamount Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls Shelf Uncategorized

Malacology Monday

Douglas Long March 9, 2015 Gary Busey malacology mineralization molluscs mollusks sea shells shells taxonomy

You already know that Deep Sea News provides expert reporting, in-depth analysis, first-person research, and sarcastic mockery of contemporary topics relevant to our ocean world.…

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What the hell is a “Sea Hawk” anyway?

Douglas Long February 1, 2015

The Bird is the Word, but it’s the Wrong Word for the Right Bird It’s Superb Owl Sunday,…

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Reef Roulette

RickMac January 29, 2015 comedy conservation Silliness

Isn’t coral reef conservation hard enough without having to also constantly re-invent yourself for every swing of the funding pendulum? Well your friends here at…

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What is the world’s largest barrel sponge?

Dr. M January 15, 2015

It is the 2.5 meter (8.2 feet) diameter giant (photo below) that was a tourist attraction for scuba divers visiting Curaçao in the Caribbean in the…