I swear, I don’t want to be a nay-saying science crankypants. I want to dream big and have my own submarine and frolic on the…
View More SeaOrbiter: amazing breakthrough or cool-looking boondoggle?Tag: ship
The EPR Chronicles I
In 2003 I received the opportunity of a lifetime to go out to sea for the first time on a major zoological expedition. I was…
View More The EPR Chronicles ITGIF: Ship Launch FAIL Edition
Just to be fair to Sea Shepherd, ship launch FAIL’s can happen to anyone. Even megatonne cargo ships! Isn’t she just so chipper! Bonus mega…
View More TGIF: Ship Launch FAIL EditionDSN’s 7 Simple Rules for Marine Conservation Expedition Safety
Enter the Ady Gil (formerly the Earthrace). No, this isn’t the Knight Rider of the harbor. This batmobile of conservation is now the newest member…
View More DSN’s 7 Simple Rules for Marine Conservation Expedition SafetyWednesday Nautical Phrase/Term: Stern Lecture
to be reprimanded The quarterdeck at the stern of the ship was officer’s country. A sailor didn’t go there unless he had work to do…
View More Wednesday Nautical Phrase/Term: Stern LecturePilot and Captain Your Own Ship
Through the nifty little Google Earth plugin you can now be the helmsman of your ships. This ship simulation program is a trip and I…
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JOIDES Resolution Sails Again!
The JOIDES Resolution, once workhorse of the deep sea scientific drilling research community, is currently at sea trials following a major overhaul. NSF has a…
View More JOIDES Resolution Sails Again!TGIF: Deep-sea exploration's new flagship
All good things must come to and end, so they may have a new beginning.
And so begins the next chapter in the history of deep ocean exploration…