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.

Manic Mondays – your chance to win some Southern Fried Science Swag

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Those of you who checked our Facebook Fan Page last night may have noticed this post: Manic Monday – whoever posts comment # 1575 on the blog gets a free Southern Fried Science t-shirt. Comment must be in before 11:42 EST on June 21 and adhere to the comment policy. We’re currently within 14 comments … Read More “Manic Mondays – your chance to win some Southern Fried Science Swag” »

Scientia Pro Publica 33

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Welcome to the 33rd Edition of Scientia Pro Publica. Food – Input and Output The Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog asks “Why are there no perennial grain crops?” Meanwhile, on the consumption side of agriculture, Akshatrathi looks into the details of molecular gastronomy. Finally, The Rational Conservationist looks at revolutionary techniques in hazardous waste mitigation. I need … Read More “Scientia Pro Publica 33” »

Off The Deep End – Oil From the BP Well Threatens Life on a Nearby Seamount

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“In 2002, ocean explorer Gale Mead was the first person to see and film the profusion of life 200 feet down on Salt Dome Seamount — just 16 miles from where the BP oil well is now gushing out of control. Mead (daughter of oceanographer Sylvia Earle) describes the corals and fish she saw and … Read More “Off The Deep End – Oil From the BP Well Threatens Life on a Nearby Seamount” »