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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
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Ethical Debate: Bycatch and the Great Skua

Posted on April 16, 2010May 16, 2010 By David Shiffman 14 Comments on Ethical Debate: Bycatch and the Great Skua
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Most marine conservationists and environmentally conscious citizens believe that fisheries bycatch is a major problem that needs to be solved soon. In most cases, they are correct, but an interesting paper from Nature shows that bycatch can sometimes be good for certain species. Consider the case of the Great Skua. The Great Skua is a … Read More “Ethical Debate: Bycatch and the Great Skua” »

Weekly dose of TED – Dan Barber: How I fell in love with a fish

Posted on April 16, 2010April 15, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Every Friday we post one of our favorite TED Talks. Enjoy. ~Southern Fried Scientist

365 Days of Darwin: April 16th, 2010

Posted on April 16, 2010April 8, 2010 By Bluegrass Blue Crab
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365 Days of Darwin: April 15th, 2010

Posted on April 15, 2010April 11, 2010 By Bluegrass Blue Crab
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Michael Specter takes on Pseudoscience

Posted on April 14, 2010April 14, 2010 By Andrew Thaler 1 Comment on Michael Specter takes on Pseudoscience
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Michael Specter gives a talk at TED2010. ~Southern Fried Science

365 Days of Darwin: April 14th, 2010

Posted on April 14, 2010April 11, 2010 By Bluegrass Blue Crab
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365 Days of Darwin: April 13, 2010

Posted on April 13, 2010April 8, 2010 By Bluegrass Blue Crab
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World’s deepest hydrothermal vent found!

Posted on April 12, 2010April 12, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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At 5000 meters in the Cayman Trough. Check out the rest of the videos at the ExpeditionLog YouTube channel and follow Dr. Jon Copley on Twitter @expeditionlog. ~Southern Fried Scientist

365 Days of Darwin: April 12, 2010

Posted on April 12, 2010April 11, 2010 By Bluegrass Blue Crab
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365 Days of Darwin: April 11, 2010

Posted on April 11, 2010April 11, 2010 By Bluegrass Blue Crab
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