Nodules, Lost Mines, and Dark Oxygen: A new documentary on deep-sea mining asks important questions about the future of the industry.

Posted on By Andrew Thaler
Conservation, Exploration, Featured, Policy, Science

Nodules, a new documentary by Clare Fieseler and Jason Jaacks takes a deep dive into polymetallic nodule mining and two recent discoveries that help reshape our understanding of the seafloor. Fieseler explores the discovery of dark oxygen production in nodule fields and the rediscovery of the world’s first deep-sea mining test site on the Blake … Read More “Nodules, Lost Mines, and Dark Oxygen: A new documentary on deep-sea mining asks important questions about the future of the industry.” »

Why would a serious scientist agree to participate in a nonsense Shark Week show?

Posted on By David Shiffman
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Tons of Shark Week shows are full of obvious pseudoscientific nonsense, and yet feature real scientists. Why would these people agree to do that? In my capacity as “Shark Week’s Biggeset Critic,” I’m asked this question a lot, and while I can’t speak for others and their decision-making processes, based on what colleagues have told … Read More “Why would a serious scientist agree to participate in a nonsense Shark Week show?” »

Considering writing a popular science book? Here’s my advice

Posted on By David Shiffman
Blogging, Featured

Following the success of “Why Sharks Matter,” lots of colleagues have asked me if I think they should write a popular science book, or how to approach it. I’ve shared various of this advice in various social media posts over the years, but several people asked me to write it up as a blog post … Read More “Considering writing a popular science book? Here’s my advice” »

What Ocean Ramsey does is not shark science or conservation: some brief thoughts on “the Shark Whisperer” documentary

Posted on By David Shiffman 5 Comments on What Ocean Ramsey does is not shark science or conservation: some brief thoughts on “the Shark Whisperer” documentary
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Netflix has a new (sarcastic air quotes) “documentary” out about Ocean Ramsey, who longtime readers and followers know is a serial wildlife harasser who also coordinates massive online harassment campaigns against scientists and conservationists who criticize her. In 15 years on social media, I’ve never gotten more (or nastier) harassment then when I criticized her … Read More “What Ocean Ramsey does is not shark science or conservation: some brief thoughts on “the Shark Whisperer” documentary” »

Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition Stand with American Samoa in Opposing Unilateral Proposals for Deep Seabed Mining

Posted on By Angelo Villagomez
News, Policy

Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition have united in support of American Samoa’s right to protect its ocean and seabed from destructive deep seabed mining. The organizations have drafted a petition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, backed by residents and diaspora from the five U.S. Territories: American Samoa, … Read More “Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition Stand with American Samoa in Opposing Unilateral Proposals for Deep Seabed Mining” »

The Urgency is Artificial. My comment on the proposed permitting of deep-sea mining leases off American Samoa

Posted on By Andrew Thaler
Conservation, Exploration, Featured

Last month, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, who oversees seabed mineral mining within US water received an application from Impossible Metals to lease an area offshore of American Samoa for deep-sea mining trials. Unlike The Metals Company’s bid to mine the high seas under US license, the Federal Government had clear authority to issue … Read More “The Urgency is Artificial. My comment on the proposed permitting of deep-sea mining leases off American Samoa” »

Friends of the Mariana Trench Congratulate U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Local CNMI Leaders on the Ribbon-Cutting of the Mariana Trench Visitor Contact Station

Posted on By Angelo Villagomez 1 Comment on Friends of the Mariana Trench Congratulate U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Local CNMI Leaders on the Ribbon-Cutting of the Mariana Trench Visitor Contact Station
Conservation, Education, News, Uncategorized

The Friends of the Mariana Trench extend heartfelt congratulations to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and local leaders from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on the momentous occasion of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Mariana Trench visitor contact station. This important milestone marks a significant step towards enhancing public understanding … Read More “Friends of the Mariana Trench Congratulate U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Local CNMI Leaders on the Ribbon-Cutting of the Mariana Trench Visitor Contact Station” »

David Attenborough’s Ocean is on Hulu and Disney+. Let’s watch together and discuss it!

Posted on By David Shiffman
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The new David Attenborough documentary “Ocean” is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+. On Thursday, June 26th, watch it with me and a panel of ocean science and conservation experts! Here’s how to participate in our live chat on Bluesky! Sign up for a Bluesky account,. And then follow me. And then follow our panel. … Read More “David Attenborough’s Ocean is on Hulu and Disney+. Let’s watch together and discuss it!” »