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With all the misinformation around the internet here are links to articles that we trust. The following provide credible information about what is actually occurring and/or dispel myths about ...
There’s a fascinating article getting some press this week, all about a growing incidence of an extraordinary bit of animal behaviour in the islands just above the Antarctic circle. In an article in ...
The Planktos Incident continues.Just when I thought it had died. Russ George, former head of the defunct Planktos, has decided to, despite the scientific community asking for a more cautious and ...
So what’s wrong with debating these fascinating topics? Well nothing, as long as the discussions are based on reason, information and, frankly, reality. Also nothing, as long as there actually IS a ...
Treehugger recently posted 10 Reasons Why Dolphins Are Undeniably Awesome. This is all nice and well but this does overlook some key aspects of dolphins that should be recognized. Good luck trying to ...
noun: work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value. verb: waste money or time on unnecessary or questionable projects. The end of 2018 was tough for the ...
Everyone is always asking the DSN crew what are favorite books are. Well just in time for the holidays we are unleashing The Essential DSNL Library. We have kids books, entry level books, advanced ...
A comment on Reddit reminded me of a question that I have received many times. The question is always a good one because it stems from knowledge and deductive reasoning. The said question requires one ...
After I successfully defended my Ph.D., and as I and packed up my belongings to move across the country for a new job (more on that in a later post), I've been reflecting on privilege in marine ...
AAAR! Today is Talk like a Pirate Day. So swill some grog and enjoy this beauty of a post on physical oceanography and piracy in the Arabian Sea. This is a Disney pirate: Note the large clunky ship ...
INTRODUCTION This is the second of a two-part post. In the first installment, Kim presented alternatives to this project. This installment is a collaboration between Kim and Miriam. Dr. Kim Martini is ...
The “immortal jellyfish” Turritopsis dohrnii (formerly known as Turritopsis nutricula) [1] A species of jelly, Turritopsis dohrnii, is able to cheat death, curling into a ball (signaling the end for ...