On the Perilous Future of the Oceans
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), humanity’s carbon-emitting ways could significantly affect the future of the planet’s oceans. Since 2013, the NRDC has collaborated with 11 other entities […]
On Achievement
There is no greater honor than the feeling of accomplishment. Whether it involves attaining a goal, meeting an expectation, or obtaining a memento to commemorate some intangible victory, achievement of […]
Off Topic: The Science and Plight of Beluga Sturgeon
The beluga sturgeon is arguably the world’s largest living species of bony fish (Osteichthys) Damming the Volga Following the end of World War II, the U.S.S.R. underwent massive post-war industrialization. […]
Off Topic: Terror Birds
Following the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, surviving species rapidly radiated across the planet, evolving into myriad bizarre and beautiful forms. In South America, an island continent […]
On Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico
On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the costliest natural disaster in American History, Hurricane Isaac struck New Orleans and ravaged the area with 16 inches of rain and abrasive 80-mph […]
On the Evolutionary History of Billfish
The Old Narrative When I travel to the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, I traverse the Rickenbacker Bridge which overlooks Biscayne Bay. Miami, like much of South Florida, […]
On Remembering Auschwitz and the Holocaust
Yesterday was the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. It is a day of indescribable mourning for those who survived the Holocaust; a day of atonement for those who […]
Off Topic: How Rent Works in Fisheries
In economics, the term “rent” is often confused with economic profit. Profit (π) can be measured over the short-term or the long run. In the short term, profit is equal […]
On Food: A Basic Biological Guide to Healthy Eating
It’s finally October, which means winter is around the corner. This time of year is defined by falling leaves, schoolwork, and the arrival of cold weather. The change of seasons […]
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