#Marine research

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Cathy Rogers performing with Marine Research at Reading Festival 1999

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just saw the deltarune newsletter

HOLY SHIT the poem at the end REMINDS ME OF THIS HEAVENLY SONG.

ITS LITERALLY ABOUT NOELLE I SWEAR!!!!

It's about snow ANGELS (ANGELS!!!)

THEY MENTION CITY AND TRAFFIC NOISE

they talk about MAKING A SNOW ANGEL WITH SOMEONE, AND THEN LOOKING BACK AND THEY'RE GONE AND THEY'RE NOT THERE ANYMORE AOIFWAFOIEWAFOIAFWEOIAWEFOIJAWEF

THYIS IS NOELLES SONG AND IT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE OTHER A THOUSAND VIEWS WHYYY

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Amelia Fletcher of Heavenly in Brixton

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entry 03

do not be afraid to use technology if using paper based methods of note taking, planning and scheduling and journaling.

when i first started my research project i was afraid of using only applications and software such as Notion, drives for storage, Microsoft Word AI grammar assistance etc. I was afraid because i was told (and anxious about it myself) that i could lose my data and information if i didn't have a backup on paper.

this resulted in me not quite meeting my weekly deadlines with tasks and goals because i was spending time "backing up" all my data, planning, schedules, meeting notes, everything.

Whilst i definitely agree with others that you should have a back up, a lot of these applications and software are so well developed and have really well functioning servers, there is such a minimal chance of just losing everything. it would be more logical to make back ups on other storage platforms/drives than keeping everything in paper AS WELL. this is so time consuming and sends you in a panic every time you need to upload data, write notes, prepare documents, edit documents, review data and leaves you with notes you made hastily (and anxiously) which often times never even helped me as the notes were illegible because i was in such a rush.

of course, a paper based method for laboratory notes is a good idea as devices are not recommended in the labs if you're working with biological matter/chemical substances - pencil down your notes and then you can go home if you have the time and the need to write it onto a notion page or type up a document so that you can review the protocol and how you performed during and the outcomes, any changes you may need to make etc.

you can use notion for your research scheduling and planning and just keep a very simple bullet journal/notebook for day to day notations and planning. i had been told to make sure i have a paper based record of everything i wrote on my notion but i think you can keep an abbreviated version and rather keep a copy pasted document of this and/or screenshots and store that across multiple drives (or one if you're not an anxious academic like me, haha).

if anyone tells you how you should do something so intricately personal to each student/researcher because they do not like the interface you use (yes, i was told i should not use the one thing that has worked for me because it was too difficult for the other party to understand or review), it is obviously nice and kind to try and provide things a format they understand, but do not stop doing the thing you enjoy and that actually helps you reach your goals.

context for number 3:

i found notion through various content creators in the research realm, with mixed recommendations ranging from yes it works well to no not for me. i struggle with planning and procrastinating and academic challenges so i decided to give it a go. honestly, the fact that it was aesthetically customisable was a big plus. that is just simply something that makes me want to work. the next thing was its cross compatibility with other apps and software i used, primarily google. it helped me keep track of upcoming meetings, events and urgent tasks and provided a way for me to visually see my progress. but someone i was wokring with, whose opinion mattered very much to me, had mentioned that they were not a fan and that they did not have the time to use the interface, even though the interface was not our primary mode of communication regarding my research project, it was simply a way for them to see how i was spending my time or planning to as a student of theirs. needless to say, i gave up because their way took way too much time already. it is not a problem or a topic that requires someone to blame, i just was in the midst of an already overwhelming time in my project and had to just do what i needed to survive (lol).

anyways, the lesson i learnt was, after falling a couple months behind because of poor planning and compatibility with how i was going about my most important component of my research was that you really need to prioritise the thing that works for you. whether that is paper based or digital.

but you cannot spend every moment fearing that notion will drop off the face of the earth with all your notes and plans along with it. i wasted so much time stressing and creating paper and digital back ups of EVERYTHING. i have now had to spend essentially a month organising things across multiple emails and drives just to get a start on my next big project. the most important lesson will definitely be that you need to train and teach yourself to know what are things that require a back...

you do not need 17 backups, paper and digital of plans passed and plans to come, you will quickly be reminded or be able to recall most such things as they will stress you out and haunt you so much anyways.

however you certainly do need a sufficient back up of data that belongs to the university as part of your project, or any personal methods of tracking such things.

anyways, sorry for the long rambles i post, i am using tumblr as a way to have a blog until i can actually get a website and publish better and more concise posts. i hope you still enjoy reading or at least find some solace or advice in between it all!

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Sa Dragonera marine natural reserve area, Mallorca (Balearic Islands).

Do you want to hear some good news about the environment getting better? Here’s a proven solution!

Like all the Mediterranean sea, the edible fish of Sa Dragonera have suffered from over-fishing. For this reason, it’s vital to protect the area and to promote a sustainable fishing that favours the stability of fish population in our sea. The Balearic Islands —with 11 natural reserves and the sea-and-land national park of Cabrera— have become a referent in sealife conservation, an example of how government’s management with citizen’s collaboration can make a difference in the Mediterranean.

A marine reserve is a vital instrument to ensure a fishing activity that allows the recovery of the commercial fish populations most affected by overexploitation. In addition, the classification of a marine area as a reserve prevents the most harmful fishing gear from coming into contact with the bottom of the Mediterranean, thus protecting the heterogeneity that characterizes it.

IMMEDIATE RESULTS

Fish populations living in a marine reserve respond almost immediately to the disappearance or reduction of fishing pressure, and improve both in number and size. In the case of Freu de Sa Dragonera, the fish population has doubled in just two years, and it is expected that, in the coming years, it will be able to multiply by 7 compared to the data prior to being a reserve.

TEAM WORK

Citizen collaboration is essential so that the number of marine reserves continues to grow along the entire Mediterranean coast. Associations and foundations, such as Save The Med or Marilles, work hand in hand with the different governments to determine new areas of protection, draw up reports, analyze results and raise public awareness of the importance for our future of taking care of everything that is under water.

AN EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW

After the approval of Illa de l'Aire in Menorca, there are already 11 marine reserves in the Balearic Islands. Undoubtedly, a possible referent for other areas, which is committed to caring for and claiming the biodiversity of the Mediterranean as a sign of identity of a unique territory. Toni Grau knows this very well: "25 years ago no one could have imagined that today we would have 11 marine reserves, and here we are. If we protect the Mediterranean, we all win."

[Photos and text (translated) from: Save the Med Foundation with Estrella Damm.]

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Life if I never started listening to other Heavenly songs besides P.U.N.K. Girl

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The Majestic Blue Whale Unveiled

Discover the wonders of the blue whale, the ocean's giant! Dive into their incredible adaptations and role in the marine ecosystem.

Check out my other videos here: Animal Kingdom Animal Facts Animal Education

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I finally got to go on a short research cruise again last week!

It was cut to three days sadly, because of bad weather coming up but that happens all the time.

We took sediment samples from and around three different (mainly oyster) reefs, which had to be washed, filtered and fixated (I hope that's the right word in english).

Getting through 800m of knee deep mud in the rain sure wasn't great and my feet had never cramped that hard before, but it was still a fun experience and I learned a lot. Hope to travel with them again some time!

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Marine Model Making: Art Meets Science in Ship Design

Explore how marine model making blends art and science to create detailed representations of ships and marine environments. This blog covers the creation process, scales, and types of ship models, highlighting their importance in research, planning, and public engagement. Discover the craft behind these models and their impact on understanding and managing our oceans.

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Wake up babe new fish dropped

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These are deep-sea hydrothermal vent crabs from the Pacific. These preserved specimens were collected by our buddy Nic on a deep-sea expedition.

He aptly named them “Hoff crabs” because they have hairy chests that they use to farm chemosynthetic bacteria which they then eat. The bacteria use the chemicals in the hydrothermal vent to grow.

They were preserved in 95% ethanol at -20C for optimal DNA preservation

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help me choose!

i want to make a well written, more informative and more coherent blog post, where i put even more thought, research, and time into developing it. but i need help picking the topic: - AI in research/academia but for biologists as the application and practicality of AI does vary from field to field or - What a marine biologist in South Africa thinks about the tourism industry in South Africa; impacts, implications and a plea to those interested in visiting!

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vintage marine research lobster tee :]

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Hi everyone - I am a marine researcher and I'm writing a paper about a fish and it's fishery local to where I live (New York). If you live in the US, and especially if you live in the coastal states between Maine and New Jersey, I would LOVE IT TREMENDOUSLY if you would answer my VERY SHORT survey here:

https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d9VO97cruosRmjI

It should take *maybe* two minutes for you to do!

Thank you!!!

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The Enigma of Narwhal Tusks

Did you know narwhals have a unique tooth? Dive into the mystery of the unicorns of the sea!

Check out my other videos here: Animal Kingdom Animal Facts Animal Education