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How the Squid Lost Its Shell

RR Helm October 3, 2017

This is a guest post by Dr. Danna Staaf, a science writer with a PhD in marine biology from Stanford University. Her first book, Squid…

Art Favorite Species Kelp Forest

The Writings on the Sea-Wall: Ocean Art by Bryan Helfand

As science communicators, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to translate the ramblings of the ivory tower into a relatable and accessible public…

Kelp Forest

Dragons, Sea Urchins, and Sea Otters? Oh my!

Jarrett Byrnes September 12, 2017

And when I say Dragons, I am talking about the Dragon Kelp (Eularia fistulosa), of course! This summer, I was lucky to catch a number…

Coral Reef Fish Life of Science Special

Support Sea Stories

Alex Warneke September 4, 2017 Children's Book Sea Stories Storytelling

I firmly believe that good science must always be accompanied with good storytelling. Now more than ever, we must connect those around us to the…

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What happens in the sea during a solar eclipse?

RR Helm August 18, 2017

On July 20th, 1963, three scientists sat on a research ship 200 miles south of Woods Hole, MA, waiting for something remarkable. They were nearly…

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Only One of These is Ramen Noodles

Alex Warneke July 21, 2017 Ramen Reproduction Sea Hares

Nothing says college breakfast of champions more than the salty, stale goodness of Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup. We’ve all been there…where Ramen is life…some of…

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The harrowing life of the violet snail

RR Helm July 6, 2017

For a long time when I thought of the violet snail I thought of hopelessness. I first learned about it after moving to a new…

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That Which is Bright and Splendid

Alex Warneke June 24, 2017 Hopkins Rose Natural History Nudibranch Photography

Guest Post: This past winter my good friend and excellent nature photographer Michael Ready and I were out exploring the Rocky Intertidal zone at Cabrillo…

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The Fantastical Beasts of the Deep Gulf of Mexico

Dr. M June 15, 2017 biodiversity deep sea gallery Giant Isopod Gulf of Mexico invertebrates National Science Foundation tripod fish

I recently returned from nearly two weeks at sea with a motley and intrepid crew exploring the Gulf of Mexico almost a mile and half…

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The Ancient Ocean of the Dakota Access Pipeline

RR Helm June 15, 2017

You pull your old car to the side of the road, slow to a stop and turn the key: the fire in your engine dies.…

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