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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
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
Deep Sea Mining Symposium Announcement
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March 24, 2026

It’s an Ocean of Pseudoscience Week!

Posted on September 5, 2010October 1, 2011 By Andrew Thaler 7 Comments on It’s an Ocean of Pseudoscience Week!
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Pseudoscience. The world is full of it. From acupuncture to cryptozoology to ghosts and homeopathy, sometimes it’s harmless and sometimes it’s not. The major trend that runs through all pseudoscience is that the anecdote trumps data. So what if the data indicate that Bigfoot ain’t real, I saw one! It must be true! The ocean … Read More “It’s an Ocean of Pseudoscience Week!” »

Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 5 – Breakfast

Posted on September 5, 2010August 24, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Chapter 5 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. Breakfast In good spirits Ishmael seeks his breakfast. The bar room filled with whalers, tired from their night ashore, cheerful and bountiful. Shore-leave echoes in … Read More “Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 5 – Breakfast” »

365 days of Darwin: September 5, 2010 (1/7)

Posted on September 5, 2010August 31, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Hmm, I wonder why Charlie is reading that book…

365 days of Darwin: September 4, 2010

Posted on September 4, 2010August 31, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Now he’s cracking into my undergrad logic textbooks. Charlie must be planning something big if he’s warming up his critical thinking lobe.

Weekly dose of TED – Patricia Burchat sheds light on dark matter

Posted on September 3, 2010May 2, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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CNN.com FAIL: How many readers?

Posted on September 3, 2010 By David Shiffman 2 Comments on CNN.com FAIL: How many readers?
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One of the first things I did when I woke up this morning was to check CNN’s website to make sure that the Outer Banks were still there. I was pleased to discover that everyone is ok, but something else on the homepage surprised me. CNN has been experimenting with ways to make their site … Read More “CNN.com FAIL: How many readers?” »

365 days of Darwin: September 3, 2010

Posted on September 3, 2010August 31, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Now he’s checking out A Devil’s Chaplain. Why would he be boning up on evolution and skepticism?

Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 4 – The Counterpain

Posted on September 2, 2010July 26, 2010 By Andrew Thaler 1 Comment on Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 4 – The Counterpain
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Chapter 4 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 Counterpain He awoke to find the great harpooner’s arm draped over him. The patchwork tattoos became his comfort. Not wanting to rouse the sleeping … Read More “Finding Melville’s Whale: Chapter 4 – The Counterpain” »

The Majestic Plastic Bag

Posted on September 2, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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365 days of Darwin: September 2, 2010

Posted on September 2, 2010August 31, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Hmm, Charlie has been leafing through the Odyssey for the last few hours. I wonder what he could be looking for?

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