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.

What in the larval world is this?

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The following photo was taken near the Yadkin River in Davie, North Carolina. According to observers, there were millions of them attached to the sides of trees and undersides of leaves throughout the region. In some places they were hanging so thick they looked like tiny bats. Does anyone know what they are? ~Southern Fried … Read More “What in the larval world is this?” »

Southern Fried Science sells out

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Yup, the rumors are true, Southern Fried Science has sold out. Sold out in a Big Way. We’re abandoning our values and beliefs to become shills for the novelty t-shirt industry. But seriously, it costs about $150 a year to produce Southern Fried Science, which is not a trivial amount for graduate students. And while … Read More “Southern Fried Science sells out” »

One way an oil rig’s blowout preventer can fail

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Science

There’s not much more to say other than blue marlin bill fish caught in oil rig blowout preventer. Several people have asked why we aren’t blogging about the oil spill. The simple answer is that the Deep Sea News crew has done such an awesome job there’s not much more for us to add. H/T … Read More “One way an oil rig’s blowout preventer can fail” »