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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.

Biodiversity Wednesday: The Great Migration of Mali’s African Elephants

Posted on November 24, 2010November 11, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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The final day of Darwin: November 24, 2010

Posted on November 24, 2010October 27, 2013 By Andrew Thaler 1 Comment on The final day of Darwin: November 24, 2010
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from so simple a beginning, endless forms, most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.

Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapters 17-33

Posted on November 23, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Thanks to everyone who’s followed along with us on our journey through the maritime classic – Moby Dick. I hope the pace is not too slow or too fast for anyone.

For those just joining us, we’re reading through Moby Dick a few chapters a week. You can follow along with your own copy or use the excellent Power Moby Dick website, complete will full text and annotations. Updates are posted every Tuesday and Thursday, with occasional Sundays. Each update includes a short summary (in verse) of the chapter. Reproduced below are the entries from chapters 17 through 33:

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365 days of Darwin: November 23, 2010

Posted on November 23, 2010October 27, 2013 By Andrew Thaler
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and that, whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity,

365 days of Darwin: November 22, 2010

Posted on November 22, 2010October 27, 2013 By Andrew Thaler
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There is grandeur in this view of life, with its several powers, having been originally breathed into a few forms or into one;

365 days of Darwin: November 21, 2010

Posted on November 21, 2010October 27, 2013 By Andrew Thaler
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The fender keeps my house from hitting the dock.

365 Days of Darwin: November 20, 2010

Posted on November 20, 2010October 27, 2013 By Andrew Thaler
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Charlie squares off against a mighty bobcat.

Weekly dose of TED – Jane Goodall helps humans and animals live together

Posted on November 19, 2010May 5, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Sharks are lame and I should be more careful with autotweeting.

Posted on November 19, 2010November 19, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Just kidding, sharks are cool and need our help. WIN! H/T some whiny beeotch http://deepseanews.com/2010/11/kevin-and-holly-are-tools-this-will-teach-them-to-be-more-careful-with-autotweeting

Finding Melville’s Whale: The Specksynder (Chapter 33)

Posted on November 18, 2010November 17, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Chapter 33 of Herman Melville’s classic – Moby Dick. Read along with us and discuss this chapter or the book as a whole in the comments. Visit this page for the complete collection to date: Finding Melville’s Whale. The Specksynder Such it is on a whale ship that officers, even captains, serve at the harpoons’ will. … Read More “Finding Melville’s Whale: The Specksynder (Chapter 33)” »

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