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…
Solar-Powered Ferries
In November, Hong Kong’s harbor will see four solar-powered ferries. On a sunny day, 3/4 of ferries’ energy needs will be met by solar power.…
View More Solar-Powered FerriesSpecial Article on the Politics of Deep-Sea Coral Conservation
Deep-sea coral conservation is a phenomenon, an intersection that brings deep-sea exploration together with fisheries policy and environmental awareness. Its also the story of grass…
View More Special Article on the Politics of Deep-Sea Coral ConservationNational Geographic is Draining Your Oshunz!!
Tommorrow, National Geographic Channel is premiering a really cool special highlighting the various features on world’s seafloor called Drain the Ocean. I had the good…
View More National Geographic is Draining Your Oshunz!!SEAPLEX on NPR Science Friday!
Kudos to Chief Scientist Goldstein for the great interview on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow today. Be sure to listen to the 6 min.…
View More SEAPLEX on NPR Science Friday!TGIF: Vintage Cousteau
Did you know the Cousteau Society recently “Saved the Calypso?” The group is still active. This classic video clip features salps, Venus Girdle jellies, and…
View More TGIF: Vintage CousteauTGIF – Know Yer Knots!
The thief’s knot. Hang on to the end to know the history behind the knot and how it differs from the square knot. Of course,…
View More TGIF – Know Yer Knots!2009 Pacific Northwest Expedition
Myself and Chris Mah (from Echinoblog) will particpating in Leg 5 of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s expedition ot the northern Pacific. Leg 5…
View More 2009 Pacific Northwest ExpeditionCarnival of the Blue Is Up!
Allie at Oh For the Love of Science has the 27th “vacation edition” of the Carnival of the Blue. Read it (itz got ventz n…
View More Carnival of the Blue Is Up!Nautical Phrase/Term Wednesday: Mayday
Obviously the distress call for vessels in serious trouble at sea. It was formally accepted in 1948 at an international telecommunications conference. The origins of…
View More Nautical Phrase/Term Wednesday: MaydaySeeking the Science of the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch
I hope you are following along on the SEAPLEX blog. A great post about the kinds of gear used in open-water oceanography. But better than…
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