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…
Carnival of the Blue #41: Rise of the Cephalopods
If you haven’t already, make sure you stop by Cephalopodcast for the “Rise of the Cephalopods” edition of the latest Carnival of the Blue then…
View More Carnival of the Blue #41: Rise of the CephalopodsCyclosalpa links
Dave Munger writes at Seed Magazine about anemones that experience jet lag. Like humans, the brainless anemone experiences a 24 hour biological clock apparently! Brian…
View More Cyclosalpa linksCaribbean Coral Die-Off Could Be Worst Ever
And to end you day on a uber-depressing note, sure to give you at least some nightmares Scientists studying Caribbean reefs say that 2010 may…
View More Caribbean Coral Die-Off Could Be Worst EverWatch This
Rick is much to humble to post this himself. Luckily that is what I am here for. Rick of Coral Reef Alliance opens up the…
View More Watch ThisSo much monitoring in the Gulf, but no samples in sight
Ironically, I keep getting this “Subsurface Montior” e-newsletter from NOAA that gives me updates about the progress of the sampling plan in the Gulf. This…
View More So much monitoring in the Gulf, but no samples in sightSunday Reflections: Continent’s End (Jeffers)
Continent’s End by Robinson Jeffers At the equinox when the earth was veiled in a late rain, wreathed with wet poppies, waiting spring, The ocean…
View More Sunday Reflections: Continent’s End (Jeffers)Furniture Made From Naval Mines
Fire in the Hole… If you’re into the steampunk aesthetic, these inventive furniture pieces made out of naval mines may be just the ticket for…
View More Furniture Made From Naval MinesBlack Tide Is Rising
My new #1 hit from KZed Studios in the Dub-town, NC. Lyrics under the fold:
View More Black Tide Is RisingDonor’s Choose: My Challenge
For the next person to donate $50…I will match it. The gauntlet is thrown.
View More Donor’s Choose: My ChallengeHydroBOB
This Hydrodome BOB Breathing Observation Bubble is basically an underwater scooter type with a helmet that allows the rider to breathe while underwater. Isn’t that…
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