How Life Thrives Under the Ocean’s Crushing Pressure
Like most deep-sea biologists, I have a large collection of decorated Styrofoam cups. A couple dozen line the bookshelf of my office, each displaying a…
The Writings on the Sea-Wall: Ocean Art by Bryan Helfand
As science communicators, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to translate the ramblings of the ivory tower into a relatable and accessible public…
View More The Writings on the Sea-Wall: Ocean Art by Bryan HelfandDragons, Sea Urchins, and Sea Otters? Oh my!
And when I say Dragons, I am talking about the Dragon Kelp (Eularia fistulosa), of course! This summer, I was lucky to catch a number…
View More Dragons, Sea Urchins, and Sea Otters? Oh my!A quick look at the data from inside Hurricane Irma
OMG Irma. It is going through the Caribbean and slamming everything in its path. I’ve been getting updates from friends in the Virgin Islands and…
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Support Sea Stories
I firmly believe that good science must always be accompanied with good storytelling. Now more than ever, we must connect those around us to the…
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GLOOP.
I’ve always been a big fan of science communication and the ability to tell compelling stories through alternate forms of media- especially video. Gloop, by…
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What actually happened in the sea during the solar eclipse!
Last week, we wrote a teaser on what would happen in the sea during the eclipse. But now the results are in and YES! CALAMITY…
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We don’t know jack about the deep sea
The title may be a bit harsh but without a doubt the deep sea remains one of the least explored environments on Earth. The earliest…
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What happens in the sea during a solar eclipse?
On July 20th, 1963, three scientists sat on a research ship 200 miles south of Woods Hole, MA, waiting for something remarkable. They were nearly…
View More What happens in the sea during a solar eclipse?Party Underwater like it’s 1956!
For a post later, I’ve been watching some old British films involving diving, that this one was just so… I could not resist sharing.
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Only One of These is Ramen Noodles
Nothing says college breakfast of champions more than the salty, stale goodness of Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup. We’ve all been there…where Ramen is life…some of…
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