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Help support marine biology SciFund projects!

Posted on February 18, 2014 By David Shiffman
Blogging

scifundThanks for everyone who has donated to my SciFund Challenge shark feeding ecology project so far! Though I have surpassed my minimum funding goal of $3,000, I am still able to receive additional funds and all will be used for sample analysis fees. The offer to join us for a day of shark research still stands.

There are also other marine biology projects involved in the SciFund Challenge that need your support! A brief description of some (provided by the lead scientist on each project) is below, along with a link to learn more and donate.

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#SciFund Returns: Where have all the coral reef fish gone?

Posted on May 22, 2012 By Andrew Thaler 1 Comment on #SciFund Returns: Where have all the coral reef fish gone?
Science

#SciFund, a month long initiative to raise funds for a variety of scientific research projects, is once again upon us. Project leaders post a project description and an appeal for funds, and members of the public are invited to make small donations to projects that they deem worthy. Donations come with rewards such as access to … Read More “#SciFund Returns: Where have all the coral reef fish gone?” »

#SciFund Returns: Can an abalone in a bag save two on the reef?

Posted on May 10, 2012May 10, 2012 By Andrew Thaler
Science

#SciFund, a month long initiative to raise funds for a variety of scientific research projects, is once again upon us. Project leaders post a project description and an appeal for funds, and members of the public are invited to make small donations to projects that they deem worthy. Donations come with rewards such as access to … Read More “#SciFund Returns: Can an abalone in a bag save two on the reef?” »

#SciFund Returns – A Climate for Castrators?

Posted on May 9, 2012 By Andrew Thaler 2 Comments on #SciFund Returns – A Climate for Castrators?
Science

#SciFund, a month long initiative to raise funds for a variety of scientific research projects, is once again upon us. Project leaders post a project description and an appeal for funds, and members of the public are invited to make small donations to projects that they deem worthy. Donations come with rewards such as access to … Read More “#SciFund Returns – A Climate for Castrators?” »

#SciFund Returns: Coping with stress: Coral reefs in Kiribati

Posted on May 4, 2012May 3, 2012 By Andrew Thaler
Science

#SciFund, a month long initiative to raise funds for a variety of scientific research projects, is once again upon us. Project leaders post a project description and an appeal for funds, and members of the public are invited to make small donations to projects that they deem worthy. Donations come with rewards such as access to … Read More “#SciFund Returns: Coping with stress: Coral reefs in Kiribati” »

#SciFund Returns – Muddy waters: coral health after storm events

Posted on May 3, 2012May 3, 2012 By Andrew Thaler
Science

#SciFund, a month long initiative to raise funds for a variety of scientific research projects, is once again upon us. Project leaders post a project description and an appeal for funds, and members of the public are invited to make small donations to projects that they deem worthy. Donations come with rewards such as access to … Read More “#SciFund Returns – Muddy waters: coral health after storm events” »

#SciFund Returns: Seahorse Adventures

Posted on May 2, 2012 By Andrew Thaler
Science

#SciFund, a month long initiative to raise funds for a variety of scientific research projects, is once again upon us. Project leaders post a project description and an appeal for funds, and members of the public are invited to make small donations to projects that they deem worthy. Donations come with rewards such as access to … Read More “#SciFund Returns: Seahorse Adventures” »

The top eleven science hashtags of 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011December 31, 2011 By Andrew Thaler 8 Comments on The top eleven science hashtags of 2011
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Science is a conversation, and in 2011, a significant portion of that conversation happened on twitter. 2011 saw some fascinating new discoveries, bizarre assertions, disheartening revelations, and brilliant discussions. Twitter, it seems, is both a petri dish for nuggets of insight and an autoclave for steaming piles. So, without any further ado, here are the top 11 science hastags of 2011.

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#SciFund Ocean Update

Posted on November 21, 2011December 9, 2011 By Andrew Thaler
Uncategorized

In case you were worried that in the wake of David’s quest for a blogging scholarship has distracted us from other philanthropic adventures, fear not, #SciFund is alive and well (and halfway done). For those just tuning in #SciFund is a month-and-a-half long initiative to raise funds for a variety of scientific research projects. Project leaders post a project … Read More “#SciFund Ocean Update” »

#SciFund Challenge: Hey! Did you miss that fish?

Posted on November 11, 2011December 9, 2011 By Andrew Thaler
Science

#SciFund is a month-and-a-half long initiative to raise funds for a variety of scientific research projects. Project leaders post a project description and an appeal for funds, and members of the public are invited to make small donations to projects that they deem worthy. Donations come with rewards such as access to project logs, images from … Read More “#SciFund Challenge: Hey! Did you miss that fish?” »

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