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…
Friday Deep-Sea Picture (07/13/07)
Not really deep sea so excuse the digression. From TNC/WWF As demands on oceans grow, it is important to ensure that their resources are being…
View More Friday Deep-Sea Picture (07/13/07)More Problems For Odyssey
Spanish police intercepted a ship belonging to US deep-sea explorer firm Odyssey on Thursday, officials said, in a row over a 370 mln eur treasure…
View More More Problems For OdysseyAre We Really Evil?
I guess not. In 1999, a study led by Peter Herring found evidence that noted that shrimp eyes from heavily visited vents were opaque because…
View More Are We Really Evil?Canadians Should Root For Global Warming*
*note Global Warming is VERY BAD and title is sarcasm. Flashback to 1992, it’s early in the morning and a decrepit high school teacher stands…
View More Canadians Should Root For Global Warming*Big Dead Squid
A potential new record holder for the largest giant squid washed ashore in western Tasmania. The individual came in at 550 lbs (250 kg) and…
View More Big Dead SquidTribal Villagers Express Concern About Nautilus Mining
Readers probably know by now I am skeptical of Nautilus Mining’s commitment to the conservation of the deep ocean. They are currently poised to begin…
View More Tribal Villagers Express Concern About Nautilus MiningHow safe is your sushi?
Even if you’re not pregnant, you have to be worried about toxic mercury levels in fish. Mercury is present in raw fish, like sushi, and canned fish, like tuna. High mercury content affects the nervous system and renal system, and diminishes the cardiovascular benefits of fish consumption, so eating fish may not benefit your health after all. So how safe is your sushi? More and more, it’s safe to assume your fish is polluted.
View More How safe is your sushi?Friday Deep-Sea Picture (07/06/07)
Near my ol’ neck of the woods, a boat captain photographed this albino bottleneck in Calcasieu Lake, an estuary off the Gulf in southwestern Louisiana
View More Friday Deep-Sea Picture (07/06/07)Lamalera Take On Sperm Whales: The Video!
You ask and we deliver. A reader requested video of the Lamalera Sperm Whale Hunt. I immediately dispersed DSN whipping boy and now blogger extraordinare…
View More Lamalera Take On Sperm Whales: The Video!Lamalera Fisherman Take On Whale in Hand to Fin Combat
Real men hunt whale’s with their bare hands in homemade boats.
View More Lamalera Fisherman Take On Whale in Hand to Fin Combat