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Some upcoming public talks on shark science and conservation
June 29, 2026
The next OpenCTD is here!
June 22, 2026
humpback whale in Antarctica
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
June 9, 2026
“Why Sustainable Seafood Matters” is now available for preorder! Here’s what it’s about, and why I decided to write it.
June 8, 2026
Here’s how to join my IMCC8 symposium, “Ocean Science Communication: What’s New and What’s Next?”
April 22, 2026

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” »

Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 7 – The Chapel

Posted on September 12, 2010August 24, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Chapter 7 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 Chapel Few are the fishermen who fail to pray on the eve of their voyage. The chapel, built for the whalemen, the wives, and … Read More “Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 7 – The Chapel” »

365 days of Darwin: September 12, 2010

Posted on September 12, 2010September 12, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Charlie check out the throne in Southern Fried Scientist’s back. What could that be for?

Real Monsters – Eurypterids!

Posted on September 11, 2010September 10, 2010 By David Shiffman
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My favorite real sea monster is the Eurypterid, also known as the Sea Scorpion. These fearsome predators were the largest arthropods ever to live- they could grow to over six feet in length! Eurypterids are believed to have crawled along the seafloor using their pincers to grab trilobites and other prey. Sadly (or fortunately, depending … Read More “Real Monsters – Eurypterids!” »

Real Monsters – The Giant Isopod

Posted on September 11, 2010September 7, 2010 By Andrew Thaler 2 Comments on Real Monsters – The Giant Isopod
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Now that Ocean of Pseudoscience Week has come to a close, we thought it would be a good time to talk about our favorite real sea monsters – amazing marine creatures that capture the imagination. For mine, we naturally have to take a trip to the deep sea to find Bathynomous, the giant deep-sea isopod. … Read More “Real Monsters – The Giant Isopod” »

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