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…
Too Many Species, Too Few Scientists
That is the common theme in marine biology. Clara Moskowitz has an article up at LiveScience describing how scientists are struggling to keep up with…
View More Too Many Species, Too Few ScientistsFederal fisheries address shark butchery
Surfrider Foundation’s online newsletter Soup is reporting new rules from the National Marine Fisheries Service that federal shark fisheries in the Atlantic ocean and Gulf…
View More Federal fisheries address shark butcheryBathysphere Caption Contest!
The American Museum of Natural History in NYC put up old black and white pictures in an online exhibit called Picturing the Museum. Brian at…
View More Bathysphere Caption Contest!Nautilus Invests More Money In Mining
News this morning is that Nautilus Mining has signed a 25 million dollar contract with Norway’s North Sea Shipping to provide a specialist mining support…
View More Nautilus Invests More Money In MiningWho remembers the Falklands War?
At the time, few knew of the Falkland Islands, and fewer knew Argentina was capable of mounting an amphibious attack. Now, 25 years later, the secret’s out. It was all about oil.
View More Who remembers the Falklands War?Can Blue Whales Sing the Blues?
New research suggest that the songs of blue whales are becoming deeper. In in 1962, John Hildebrand found that the frequency of call was around…
View More Can Blue Whales Sing the Blues?Kani and Calamari: Why I Love Japan
No, I’m not talking sushi. I’m talking about Japan’s blockbuster sports marine invertebrate films! Check out Kani the Goalkeeper and Calamari Wrestler below and I…
View More Kani and Calamari: Why I Love JapanFriday Deep Sea Picture: Ghost in Anemone
The July edition of free wallpapers from National Geographic offer yet another stunning visible display that overwhelms the senses and renders me in awe of…
View More Friday Deep Sea Picture: Ghost in AnemoneTGIF: Attack of the Giant Squidfoil
Stop motion & Music by Ryan Smith. Rendered by Chris Mcdonald. Disturbing, but the stop motion and haunting music.. can’t keep my eyes away… Bonus…
View More TGIF: Attack of the Giant SquidfoilObligatory Friday Reading
Rick MacPherson posts one of his most thoughtful essays on people and oceans. Mission Accomplished? Read for yourself and decide. Water ice found on Mars!!…
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