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…
From coast to canvas: The art of biological illustration
They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” As cliche as it is, that phrase could not resonate more clearly for this visual learner…
View More From coast to canvas: The art of biological illustrationBreak through 2 months of Antarctic sea ice in 5 minutes
Love, love, love, love this video. Marine scientist Cassandra Brooks strapped a camera to the front of NSF’s icebreaker the Nathaniel B. Palmer as it…
View More Break through 2 months of Antarctic sea ice in 5 minutesOutreach, the academic formula, and the need for critical examination
COMPASS recently published a commentary in PLOS Biology on the journey from science outreach to meaningful engagement. This post attempts to synthesize a series of reactions, reflections, and…
View More Outreach, the academic formula, and the need for critical examination10 Reasons Why Bone Eating Worms Are F’n Awesome
The deep-sea Osedax bone-devouring worms could easily have been the poster child for Deep-Sea News instead of the Giant Squid. Below is list of 10…
View More 10 Reasons Why Bone Eating Worms Are F’n AwesomeA New Stereomicroscope for $440?
Can you smell that? Despite being spring it smells just a little less green. Indeed, there is a little less green around me. Sure the…
View More A New Stereomicroscope for $440?The only lady of the academic seas
Mariners have a long-standing tradition of naming their vessels after the ladies. However, when it comes to research vessels this has not been the case…until…
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Wranglin’ the Mighty Mesograzer
Amphipods and I, well, we have a love/hate relationship. I love them because, for all intents and purposes, they are the rolly pollies of the…
View More Wranglin’ the Mighty MesograzerAn Introduction to Social Media for Scientists, now in PLoS Biology
Science is defined by expertise. We researchers are constantly trying to expand our own knowledge, or collaborate with those who can contribute the necessary skills. Unfortunately,…
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Honor Your Heroes
The widely-distributed but completely unattributed quote “great scientists are born, not made” is only partly true. Without role models, guidance, and educational opportunities, someone born…
View More Honor Your HeroesSeasnake vs. Moray Eel…not what I was expecting
In the below video a seasnake catches a moray eel at Giant Clam, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines. I believe the eel is a fimbriated moray, Gymnothorax…
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