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We Need a “Starfleet” for the Oceans

Posted on March 30, 2026 By Chris Parsons
Exploration, Uncategorized

There’s a particular kind of optimism baked into the Star Trek franchise that feels almost alien in 2026. It’s not the warp drives, transporters or other advanced technology. But rather it’s the idea that a uniformed service could exist primarily for exploration, science, diplomacy, and the collective good. “Starfleet” (the organization in the Star Trek … Read More “We Need a “Starfleet” for the Oceans” »

First live video of a colossal squid highlights one of the most exciting knowledge gaps in deep ocean exploration

Posted on April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 By Andrew Thaler
First live video of a colossal squid highlights one of the most exciting knowledge gaps in deep ocean exploration
Exploration, Featured

Earlier this month, the good folks at the Schmidt Institute for Oceanography, unveiled the first video footage of a colossal squid. Colossal squid were first described 100 years ago, but have never been seen live. What little information we have comes from specimens that washed up on beaches or from hard parts found in the … Read More “First live video of a colossal squid highlights one of the most exciting knowledge gaps in deep ocean exploration” »

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