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Save the Shark, Save the World

Save the Shark, Save the World | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
A shark-fin ban raises hopes that China will lead on the environment.
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Video: ScienceTake: How to Control Starfish

During a meal, the stomach of a starfish comes out of its mouth and grabs hold of what it is eating. Figuring out what controls this process could mean good news for the coral that starfish feed on.
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State Government funds research into shark-repelling surfboards

State Government funds research into shark-repelling surfboards | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
AN attempt to create surfboard fins has been awarded $300,000 over two years under the State Government's in its bid to reduce shark attacks.
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Drew Berry: Animations of unseeable biology | Video on TED.com

We have no ways to directly observe molecules and what they do -- Drew Berry wants to change that. In this talk, he shows his scientifically accurate (and entertaining!) animations that help researchers see unseeable processes within our own cells.
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$967,000 awarded to shark mitigation research in WA

$967,000 awarded to shark mitigation research in WA | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
Ministerial Media Statement Hon Colin Barnett MEc MLA 31.
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Best Pictures: Photographer Trapped Aboard Antarctic Ship

Best Pictures: Photographer Trapped Aboard Antarctic Ship | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
From penguins to icebergs to now a ship trapped in ice—Andrew Peacock is documenting daily life aboard the Akademik Shokalskiy.
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Underwater Microphones Eavesdrop On Icebergs

Underwater Microphones Eavesdrop On Icebergs | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
Hydrophone arrays complement satellite data to monitor iceberg movements.
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Global warming scientists forced to admit defeat... because of too much ice: Stranded Antarctic ship's crew will be rescued by helicopter

Global warming scientists forced to admit defeat... because of too much ice: Stranded Antarctic ship's crew will be rescued by helicopter | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
It is hoped that the group, which includes scientific researchers and a journalist will now be able to escape by helicopter.
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Safeguards not enough to fully protect imperiled right whale, researchers say

Safeguards not enough to fully protect imperiled right whale, researchers say | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
A controversial rule forcing ships to slow down in right whale waters has been adopted permanently and is roundly cited for at least contributing to a reduction in the number of fatal strikes.
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Starfish Wasting Disease outbreak could be due to radiation

Starfish Wasting Disease outbreak could be due to radiation | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
Nuclear pollution from the Japanese power plant damaged by an earthquake in 2011 could be contributing to the disease wiping out starfish on the West Coast.
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Experts debate beach photobomber: Shark or dolphin?

Experts debate beach photobomber: Shark or dolphin? | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
A shadowy figure in a wave near children swimming at a southern California beach has experts disagreeing.
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Monster High Tides To Hit Bay Area, Flood Low-Lying Coastal Areas - CBS San Francisco

Monster High Tides To Hit Bay Area, Flood Low-Lying Coastal Areas - CBS San Francisco | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
The sun and moon's gravity align Monday to create the highest tides of the year, known as King Tides, potentially flooding low-lying roadways, and leading to unusual sights around docks, piers, and beaches in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Three Reasons Why Fukushima Radiation Has Nothing to Do with Starfish Wasting Syndrome | Deep Sea News

Three Reasons Why Fukushima Radiation Has Nothing to Do with Starfish Wasting Syndrome | Deep Sea News | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
This invited post is authored by Chris Mah, a Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History researcher. Chris is one of the world's leading experts on s
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Here's how you can tell that the "shark" photobombing kids is actually a dolphin

Here's how you can tell that the "shark" photobombing kids is actually a dolphin | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
When California resident June Emerson snapped a photo of her children playing at the beach, she didn't expect it to generate international news. Although the kids seem to be adorable, that isn't wh...
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Earning your virtual diving license in this scuba sim

Earning your virtual diving license in this scuba sim | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
Cascade Game Foundry is teaming up with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors to develop its scuba diving simulation game Infinite Scuba, the Seattle-based studio has announced.
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Diving in the extremes

Diving in the extremes | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
Avid divers have so much to look forward to in 2014. For instance, Miami will host its first ever epic diving event know as TekDive USA, which will take place o
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(1) William Winram - Changing people's perspective on Great Whites

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With few hard frosts, tropical mangroves push north

With few hard frosts, tropical mangroves push north | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
Cold-sensitive mangrove forests have expanded dramatically along Florida's Atlantic Coast as the frequency of killing frosts has declined, according to a new study based on 28 years of satellite data from the University of Maryland and the...
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Photobombing 'shark' in Manhattan Beach wave was most likely a bottlenose dolphin - Pete Thomas Outdoors

Photobombing 'shark' in Manhattan Beach wave was most likely a bottlenose dolphin - Pete Thomas Outdoors | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
–Photo is courtesy of @June Emerson An alleged shark that appeared in a Manhattan Beach wave Friday as two children played in the water nearby was most likely a dolphin, according to experts who have examined the image (see top photo).
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Operator defends aerial shark patrols

Operator defends aerial shark patrols | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
Harry Mitchell can list more than a dozen reasons why he disagrees with a state government report that branded his work costly and inefficient when it comes to protecting swimmers from sharks.
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At end of crude air hose, underwater gold miners risk all for paltry return

At end of crude air hose, underwater gold miners risk all for paltry return | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
SANTA MILAGROSA, Philippines - Brian Mullaton is 13 and makes his living by diving into deep, muddy holes.
He works on a floating wooden platform in shallow Mambulao Bay in one of the world's most dangerous professions: compressor mining.
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Shark Attack News: Minnesota Brothers Construct 10 Foot Snow Shark

Shark Attack News: Minnesota Brothers Construct 10 Foot Snow Shark | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
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WATCH: Flying Yacht Is A Taste Of The Future

WATCH: Flying Yacht Is A Taste Of The Future | Soggy Science | Scoop.it
If a large yacht somehow fails to adequately convey fabulous wealth to you, then maybe a large flying yacht will do the trick.
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