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The evolution of the International Whaling Commission – from  whaling quotas to whale conservation
June 10, 2026
Isn’t ironic, don’t you think: dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative on World Oceans Day
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“Why Sustainable Seafood Matters” is now available for preorder! Here’s what it’s about, and why I decided to write it.
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Massive fish kill in France

Posted on October 26, 2010October 26, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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The following photos are from a massive fish kill in a river close to la Guillec, France. According to Dr. Sophie Plouviez, the die-off affected not only fish, but nearly all of the benthic invertebrates in the river. The cause of the die-off has yet to be determined. We are trying to locate the source of the images, and will continue to update as more information become available.

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Donors Choose Success: “Our Shark Tale” is fully funded!

Posted on October 26, 2010 By David Shiffman 1 Comment on Donors Choose Success: “Our Shark Tale” is fully funded!
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Last week, I asked for your help funding a project about sharks from our Donors Choose initiative. I’m pleased to report that thanks to your generosity,  it has been fully funded! Mrs. S posted a thank you letter: “Dear Arkansas Community Foundation SIMS Grant Program, Elizabeth, Chuck, John and The APSRC and Walton Family Foundation, … Read More “Donors Choose Success: “Our Shark Tale” is fully funded!” »

Finding Melville’s Whale: The Advocate (Chapter 24)

Posted on October 26, 2010September 27, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Chapter 24 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 Advocate Poetry is ill suited for whaling. Society burns on the blood of whales yet spurns the … Read More “Finding Melville’s Whale: The Advocate (Chapter 24)” »

365 Days of Darwin: October 26, 2010

Posted on October 26, 2010October 23, 2010 By Bluegrass Blue Crab
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Shark Science Monday: Lisa-Marie LeClerc discusses the feeding habits of the Greenland Shark

Posted on October 25, 2010 By David Shiffman 2 Comments on Shark Science Monday: Lisa-Marie LeClerc discusses the feeding habits of the Greenland Shark
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In this week’s Shark Science Monday, University of Tromsø Norwegian Polar Institute researcher Lisa-Marie LeClerc discusses her research on the feeding habits of the Greenland Shark. As always, feel free to ask questions of our interview subject in the comments below. ~WhySharksMatt

365 Days of Darwin: October 25, 2010

Posted on October 25, 2010October 23, 2010 By Bluegrass Blue Crab
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Charliie relaxes on a crab pot

365 Days of Darwin: October 24, 2010

Posted on October 24, 2010October 23, 2010 By Bluegrass Blue Crab
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Charlie hangs out on an NC local food sign

365 days of Darwin: October 23, 2010

Posted on October 23, 2010October 22, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Rock out with your dock out

365 days of Darwin: October 22, 2010

Posted on October 22, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Charlie in Oriental, NC

The Evolution of our Comment Policy

Posted on October 22, 2010October 22, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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We at SFS are constantly trying to improve the environment we’ve created while still enabling a free and open exchange of ideas with the fewest restrictions possible. We’re proud of the debates and discussions that have begun here, and the dialogs that continue both on and off the blog. Every so often we review the … Read More “The Evolution of our Comment Policy” »

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