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Author: Andrew Thaler

Marine science and conservation. Deep-sea ecology. Population genetics. Underwater robots. Open-source instrumentation. The deep sea is Earth's last great wilderness.

Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 10 – A Bosom Friend

Posted on September 16, 2010August 3, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Chapter 10 of the classic Moby Dick by Herman Melville, summarized in verse. Read along with us and discuss this chapter or the book as a whole in the comments. A Bosom Friend Returning from the sermon, Ishmael finds Queequeg sitting alone, soul unhidden. A philosopher in savage trappings. A pagan wise, serene, comtemplative, whom … Read More “Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 10 – A Bosom Friend” »

365 days of Darwin: September 16, 2010

Posted on September 16, 2010September 15, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Tom and David stand guard over William, King of the Bismarck Sea, who is probably in the air near the international date line. Today marks the 35th year of Papua New Guinea independence, and Will will be losing the day as he jumps from Wednesday to Friday. Let’s all wish @BomaiCruz a happy independence day!

A new blog joins the Southern Fried Science Network

Posted on September 15, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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A new blog has just joined our humble little network. Head over to SouthernPlayalisticEvolutionMusic and give DNLee a hearty welcome! From the author: Yea, I love hip-hop and many might be surprised as how knowledgeable I am in all of the various hip-hop and rap demonimations.  I am a Hip-Hop Maven….and I’m also a nerdy … Read More “A new blog joins the Southern Fried Science Network” »

Biodiversity Wednesday – Dora the Sperm Whale Explorer’s Deep-Sea Adventure, part 1

Posted on September 15, 2010August 11, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Check out the Drop-In at Moss Landing blog for the rest of this amazing performance.

365 days of Darwin: September 15, 2010

Posted on September 15, 2010September 13, 2010 By Andrew Thaler 1 Comment on 365 days of Darwin: September 15, 2010
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Today is William’s last day in the US. Everybody tweet @BomiaCruz and wish him safe travels. We’ll see you in Goa, buddy!

Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 9 – The Sermon

Posted on September 14, 2010August 1, 2010 By Andrew Thaler 1 Comment on Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 9 – The Sermon
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Chapter 9 of the classic Moby Dick by Herman Melville, summarized in verse. Read along with us and discuss this chapter or the book as a whole in the comments. The Sermon And now the captain begins his sermon, A psalm to all sailors and a warning to those who would mark their path by … Read More “Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 9 – The Sermon” »

365 days of Darwin: September 14, 2010

Posted on September 14, 2010September 13, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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William Saleu, King of the Bismarck Sea, sits atop his throne for the final, epic, farewell to Beaufort Barbecue.

Two final entries in Ocean of Pseudoscience Week

Posted on September 13, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Arthropoda finishes off an Ocean of Pseudoscience with two final posts: Why do cryptozoologists hate arthropods? I spotted an aquatic cryptid! Thanks to everyone who joined in and see you next year! ~Southern Fried Scientist

365 days of Darwin: September 13, 2010

Posted on September 13, 2010September 13, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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The Southern Fried Scientist ponders the meaning of this throne. Tomorrow all will be revealed.

Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 8 – The Pulpit

Posted on September 12, 2010September 13, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Chapter 8 of the classic Moby Dick by Herman Melville, summarized in verse. Read along with us and discuss this chapter or the book as a whole in the comments. The Pulpit The preacher, Father Mapple, emerges. A whaleman grown old, now a minister in oilskins, weighed heavy with water. The pulpit towers over this … Read More “Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 8 – The Pulpit” »

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