Andrew is a post-doctoral researcher in North Carolina focused on population and conservation genetics in hydrothermal vent communities.
David is a graduate student in Florida. He studies the ecology and conservation of sharks.
Amy is a graduate student in North Carolina studying local ecological knowledge within small scale fisheries.
Chuck is a graduate student in North Carolina focusing on apex predators and how they interact with fisheries.
Lyndell is a graduate student in North Carolina, studying the feeding ecology of cownose rays.
Iris is a graduate student in Washington studying habitat use and feeding habits of juvenile Pacific salmon and herring in Puget Sound.
Michael is a graduate student in Maryland investigating the visual systems of mantis shrimp.
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By Andrew David Thaler, on August 25th, 2010
 It’s hard to believe that 365 Days of Darwin is three quarters over. For nine months, Charlie and Charlie 2.0 have joined us on our adventures around the world.
I love the challenge of coming up with something new and interesting every day. Hosting a regularly scheduled event keeps me focused on the blog. 365 Days of Darwin is challenging, rewarding, and gives our readers something new to look forward to every time they visit.
But everything ends, eventually, and 365 Days of Darwin is entering it’s final 3 months. It’s time to begin something new and different.
Continue reading Finding Melville’s Whale
By Andrew David Thaler, on August 24th, 2010
Once more, three months have passed in our ongoing series, 365 days of Darwin. For new readers, our favorite stuffed Charles Darwin doll is spending a year traveling around the world and updating us all on his adventures, daily. The last three months, Charlie has traveled farther than ever before. You can checkup on his first sixth months here: 365 days of Darwin: The first 3 months and here: 365 days of Darwin: The second 3 months. Check below the fold for a summary of his most recent 3 months. The adventure continues!
Continue reading Charlie and the Adventure: 3 months of a Charles Darwin doll wandering around the world
By David Shiffman, on August 23rd, 2010
 No visit to Pittsburgh is complete without examining the “Steel City’s” industrial heritage. Charlie, WhySharksMatter, and Bluegrass blue crab visited the abandoned Carrie Furnace, which is now part of the Rivers of Steel national heritage area. Pittsburgh’s transformation from industrial center to green industry leader is impressive to say the least.
By David Shiffman, on August 21st, 2010
 Charlie, WhySharksMatter, and Bluegrass Blue Crab check out a Pittsburgh Pirates game. The Pirates won, but today’s New York Times reported that the Pirates officially have the most consecutive losing seasons of any team in any major sport.
By David Shiffman, on August 19th, 2010
 While walking around Pittsburgh, Charlie stops to admire the Rachel Carson bridge. The author of “Silent Spring” was born in nearby Springdale in 1907 and studied at Pittsburgh-based Chatham.
By David Shiffman, on August 17th, 2010
 One of the recurring themes of this year’s ESA conference is sustainability, but during a visit to the Pittsburgh zoo’s store, even Charlie is surprised to see how far some people will go.
By David Shiffman, on August 15th, 2010
 Charlie is intrigued by an item for sale in a bookstore near the Convention Center
By David Shiffman, on August 11th, 2010
 Charlie 2.0 senses a great disturbance in the force. It’s something he hasn’t felt since…
By David Shiffman, on August 10th, 2010
Charlie, WhySharksMatter, and BlueGrassBlueCrab watch Shark Week and are amazed to see how high those Great Whites can jump
By David Shiffman, on July 30th, 2010
Charlie did enjoy viewing Australia’s unique wildlife, and he did leave Australia inspired to help protect and conserve the environment.
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