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…
Oh, snap! You mean 70% of oil is still THERE??
As you know, we’ve completely solved the Gulf oil spill and we can all go back to dreaming about puppies and sunshine (note sarcasm). Not…
View More Oh, snap! You mean 70% of oil is still THERE??Should you worry about white sharks in SoCal?
[Update: Apparently many shark sightings were actually dolphins. You may consider being EVEN MORE AFRAID.] Two more white sharks were sighted on Sunday right here…
View More Should you worry about white sharks in SoCal?Diving Silfra
Two months ago I posted on diving at Silfra. Of course, the post didn’t do the actual experience any justice. Luckily, Alfi Ramsey the divemaster…
View More Diving SilfraThis Jellyfish Doesn’t Have Chance
Just received this great photo from a friend of friend. Gary Bernier took this while diving at the ship wrecks off North Carolina. A cookie goes to…
View More This Jellyfish Doesn’t Have ChanceSpots versus Stripes
Attack of the “Sea Angel” Pteropods!!!
[Update 19 Aug 17:20: Sofia sent me a photo of the liter o’ Clione and I have added it below. BEHOLD THE GLORY.] Number 2…
View More Attack of the “Sea Angel” Pteropods!!!Name that Penguin Contest!!
ZOMG TEH CUTENEZZ!!! IT HERTZ!!!! Our good friends at the New England Aquarium have baby penguins!! And they need a name!! Go there today and…
View More Name that Penguin Contest!!The Great Link Shark
Check out today’s Maritime Monday over at gCaptain, compiled by Monkey Fist. Ron Schott who blogs at the Geology Home Companion blog, held a conference…
View More The Great Link SharkThat’s What Slugs Are For
Saturday music to flog to
Biffy Clyro’s new single, The Captain, takes place aboard some kind of 19th century tall ship with cages and pistols. Sweet. (Thanks, Kirsten!)
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