Damon Swisher
Lunar Cycle Effects on Methane in the Arctic Ocean May Protect the Climate
Methane Gas as a Greenhouse Agent If you follow the track record of climate change catalysts, methane stands among the most influential...
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Damon Swisher
- Jan 9, 2021
- 2 min
The United Nations Officially Launches the "Ocean Decade"
FINALLY! This is what we have all been waiting for! On January 1st, 2021, the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission...
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Damon Swisher
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
Billions of Single-Use Masks Washed into the Ocean
During the typical Autumn season, you expect to see leaves littering the streets. During the typical Spring, you might enjoy flowers...
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Damon Swisher
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
Heat Waves May Be a Normal Occurrence in the Pacific Ocean
Have you heard of "The Blob"? Aside from being a hit horror movie from the 1950's and 60's, there is also an aptly-named...
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Damon Swisher
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Farmer Fish Uses Shrimp to Farm in Unique Example of Non-human Domestication
It's cold, maybe it's rainy - you're stomach growls with hunger as you haven't eaten in days. You managed to track a deer through a thick...
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Damon Swisher
- Dec 15, 2020
- 4 min
eDNA - The Non-Invasive Option for Marine Species Research
In the past, oceanic researchers had to use rough, and often deadly, methods to acquire specimen samples from the ocean to study....
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Damon Swisher
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Motion of the Ocean: The Oscillating Wave Generator
Marine Energy: How Possible Is It? Well, the truth is: EXTREMELY Possible! Over the last few years (and I mean it, like over the last 20...
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Damon Swisher
- Dec 9, 2020
- 4 min
BREAKING: New Species of Whale Discovered
According to a recent press release by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a new species of whale has been discovered off the western...
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Damon Swisher
- Dec 8, 2020
- 3 min
Marine Sensors Are Now Powering Themselves!
Making Sense of the Sea: Oceanographic Sensors There are a wide array of ocean sensors currently in employ today - with sizes ranging...
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Damon Swisher
- Dec 7, 2020
- 3 min
Surfer's Aren't the Only Thing Riding the Waves: Ocean Absorber Buoys
Marine Energy: It's Closer Than You Think And it's taking the world by STORM! Really, it seems as if new marine energy ideas are popping...
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Damon Swisher
- Dec 4, 2020
- 1 min
Take Your Pet Squid Out for a Walk - or A Ride
Would it be easier to ride a bike if you had 8 legs? What about if your bike had 8 legs? In a stroke of creativity - Lettuce Craft on...
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Damon Swisher
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
They Reached The Deepest Place on Earth
Might be helpful for some extreme games of limbo. Three Chinese researchers, according to China Daily, made the plunge of all plunges...
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Damon Swisher
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
Extremely Deadly Octopus Accidentally Grilled Up and Sold in Thai Market
Talk about biting off more than you can chew. Actually, the Blue Ringed Octopus isn't that big, so taking the first bit wouldn't be...
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Damon Swisher
- Nov 29, 2020
- 4 min
Top 5 Cyber Weekend Deals to Boost Your Tackle and Fishing Gear
Rods, reels, tackle, and lures - every angler has a dream in their hearts come Christmas time. If you're like me, you know just how...
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Damon Swisher
- Nov 27, 2020
- 2 min
Wow! Billions of Gallons of Freshwater Discovered Off the Coast of Hawaii
Anyone up for drinks? How about some freshwater? Well if you’re in Hawaii, you have 920 billion more gallons of freshwater to drink....
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Damon Swisher
- Nov 26, 2020
- 4 min
Top 5 Awesome Black Friday Deals For Your Aquarium
You know what season it is! Turkey season! The season where glistening canned cranberry jam juicily entices you to scoop it's bittersweet...
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Damon Swisher
- Nov 24, 2020
- 3 min
BREAKING: New Species Discovered in Waters Off Puerto Rico
The news comes courtesy of NOAA Office of Exploration and Research as of 20 November 2020 - a new species of ctenophore has been...
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Damon Swisher
- Nov 23, 2020
- 2 min
Marine Biology Playground: A Resource For Deep Sea Creatures
Photos taken from Natural World Facts Website Vampire squids, Coelecanths, and Great White Sharks... oh my!! The Deep Sea is populated by...
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Damon Swisher
- Nov 23, 2020
- 3 min
Look at Those Suckers! Elusive Bigfin Squid Says Cheese
On November 11, an interesting study was published detailing new morphological characteristics and rare behavior of an already-rare...
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Damon Swisher
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
What Sort of Planet is the Earth?
Earth The Earth is our home - a haven for the largest source of life known to man, with anywhere between 10 million to 1 trillion species...
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