What happens in the sea during a solar eclipse?
On July 20th, 1963, three scientists sat on a research ship 200 miles south of Woods Hole, MA, waiting...
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Party Underwater like it’s 1956!
For a post later, I’ve been watching some old British films involving diving, that this one was just so…...
Only One of These is Ramen Noodles
Nothing says college breakfast of champions more than the salty, stale goodness of Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup. We’ve all...
Are the floral smells of Victoria’s Secret fragrances needed for marsh field work?
I am oceanographer. My research occurs on big boats in the middle of big oceans. Of the list annoyances...
The harrowing life of the violet snail
For a long time when I thought of the violet snail I thought of hopelessness. I first learned about...
The humanity within the pages of scientific manuscripts
In the pages of a scientific paper one does not often glimpse the human element of scientists. Although these...
That Which is Bright and Splendid
Guest Post: This past winter my good friend and excellent nature photographer Michael Ready and I were out exploring...
Pride, Actually.
It’s June, and that means the end of the NBA, the start of summer, and the celebration of LGBT...
The Fantastical Beasts of the Deep Gulf of Mexico
I recently returned from nearly two weeks at sea with a motley and intrepid crew exploring the Gulf of...
The Ancient Ocean of the Dakota Access Pipeline
You pull your old car to the side of the road, slow to a stop and turn the key:...