Second smartest only to our trans-dimensional mouse overlords, that is. If you don’t know what I am talking about please catch up on your classic sci-fi literature here. It has long been a popular opinion that dolphins are some of the smartest creatures on the planet. They have brains larger than those of humans, they … Continue reading
Recently, there have been some big changes being discussed regarding the protection regulations for two of my favorite marine animals: dolphins and grouper. Many of my peers may laugh at this, but I am the quintessential marine biologist that has always loved dolphins and would have chosen to be a dolphin when I grew up if that … Continue reading
3 days ago I was in Boston. It was roughly 0 degrees Fahrenheit and 2 feet of snow had just fallen while I was asleep. Today it is above 50 degrees in Boston and it is raining. Conversely, in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio the high today is -5 and Ohio State is shut down … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2014! As we enter the new year, even the most diligent marine scientists may find themselves shaking off their Christmas cookie comas and wondering what happened in the world of oceanography over the past few weeks. Accordingly, here are 3 recent marine science news stories to bring you up-to-date for 2014. 1. … Continue reading
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