The weird sizes and exotic shapes of nematode worms
FACT: We study evolution in nematodes by constructing trees out of their penis size. Ok, well a “penis” in male nematodes is actually a hard copulatory…
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An Oceanic Ode
This guest post is brought to you by Sheanna Steingass. Shea is a graduate student at Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute studying the behavioral…
The Reese’s Cup Parasite That Hangs Out In Octopus Kidneys
Scientists currently know of 112 species who’s preferred habitat is the renal sac of a cephalopod. Actually, each species prefers a different kind of cephalopod—Broadclub…
6 Reasons to Supersize
The following post is authored by Caroline Schanche as part of the Sizing Ocean Giants project. This post originally occurred on the Story of Size. For those who…
Cos you can never have too much whale shark
Sorry I’ve been a bit quiet lately, but I’ve got a reason, honest. It’s not even an excuse. See, I’ve been a bit wrapped up…
The 60 foot long jet powered animal you’ve probably never heard of
I was living in Africa the first time I saw a pyrosome, and I nearly cried. I was doing research on plankton, which meant long…
Human-sized mystery blob found off the coast of Cuba
On June 20th I received an email: a huge pink blob has been found off the coast of Cuba, and no one can figure out…
My ocean robot army
I keep getting this article about giant spying robotic jellyfish in my newsfeed, which quite frankly just cracks me up every time. Don’t get me…
Three Ways of Looking at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
O thin men of Haddam, Why do you imagine golden birds? Do you not see how the blackbird Walks around the feet Of the women…
In honour of Leap Day
Please enjoy this anthology of leaping marine animals. The opportunity for this post only comes up once every four years, so it’s no wonder they’re…