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Unprecedented destruction in the deep Gulf of Mexico, The Ocean Cleanup’s River Pivot, and More! Weekly Salvage: October 28, 2019.

Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 By Andrew Thaler
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Seafaring neanderthals and switchblade fish: A mega Thursday Afternoon Dredging, May 10th, 2018

Posted on May 10, 2018May 9, 2018 By David Shiffman
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After two weeks off, we’re back and bigger than ever! Cuttings (short and sweet):  Follow Archaeologist makes case for seafaring Neanderthals. By Christopher Ingraham, for Scientific American. Larson Creek trout may have been wiped out. By Randy Shore, for the Vancouver Sun. US Coast Guard steps up efforts to protect right whales. From GCaptain. The US … Read More “Seafaring neanderthals and switchblade fish: A mega Thursday Afternoon Dredging, May 10th, 2018” »

Shark Science Monday: Jen Caselle discusses the recovery of shark populations in California

Posted on September 12, 2011September 11, 2011 By David Shiffman 1 Comment on Shark Science Monday: Jen Caselle discusses the recovery of shark populations in California
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In this week’s edition of Shark Science Monday, Jen Caselle of UC Santa Barbara discusses how the banning of gill nets in Southern California led to population recoveries of several species of sharks. If you have a question for Jen, leave it below and I’ll make sure she gets it.

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