“Marine Mysteries” At Sant Ocean Hall
Can’t make it to DC anytime soon, like me? Voice of America has a nice video tour of the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian NMNH. I love seeing the kids get all into it! Check it out online at...
View ArticleIsabel Farfante 1916-2009
As a taxonomist and marine biologist, it is very hard to lose “one of us”. There are not many around and each loss is a shock to the system. The loss of Isabel Farfante is a huge loss for crustacean...
View ArticleArchiteuthis Caught In Gulf of Mexico
NOAA scientists with giant squid aboard the NOAA research vessel Gordon Gunter. (Credit: NOAA) From NOAA… Scientists from NOAA’s Fisheries Service have captured a giant squid while conducting research...
View ArticleEncounters with Bioluminescent Creatures
A who’s who of marine scientists describe exploring the deep and their encounters with bioluminescent creatures. Encounters with Bioluminescent Creatures at the Smithsonian website. Hat tip to Chris...
View ArticleRickMac’s adventures
As always, Rick is too modest to post about his own adventures…but fortunately I keep tabs on him through Coral Reef Alliance’s e-newsletter. Rick just went on Dr. David Guggeheim’s Ocean Doctor...
View ArticleSpotting the difference between whale sharks
It’s getting to that time of year again. It’s hot here in Atlanta, and really hot down in Mexico, where, in between the tropical storms and occasional hurricanes, dog days are settling over the Yucatan...
View ArticleTGIF – All About Sea Squirts!
5 minutes of tunicate facts courtesy of the Bocas Research Station in Panama!
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