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Our Far South
Auckland Islands sign and NZ sea lion pup. Photo Anton van Helden. © Te Papa Welcome to Our Far South. This coming Friday I will be standing on the dock at Bluff, looking south, and about to board a b… more →
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Squidward
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wrote 1 month ago: I love squid. Like, seriously. Love, love, love them. Not like this crazy dude who doesn’t ev … more →
6 Horrific Deep Sea Creatures
wrote 1 month ago: The sea creatures that occupy the deep, deep oceans have evolved to something you and I may call hor … more →
The Colossal Squid
wrote 1 month ago: In the ocean, there are many species of squids lurking in the ocean which vary at different depths. … more →
Science fact of the day:
wrote 1 month ago: The colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) can grow up to 35 feet in length and weight around 1 … more →
NaPoWriMo 19: Dating the Deep
wrote 1 month ago: COLOSSUS SEEKS KRAKEN Yesterday’s prompt was to write a poem in the form of a personal ad (fro … more →
Friday's Interesting Facts #2
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wrote 2 months ago: In this regular Friday post, we list some interesting facts that do not necessarily deserve their ow … more →
Illustration Round Up
wrote 3 months ago: Here are the projects I have been working on this week. Sorry for the lack of progress shots. Work h … more →
Are the eyes of giant squid unusually large?
wrote 3 months ago: Giant squid are arguably one of the most fascinating and enigmatic marine organisms. We just don … more →
Mummy, mummy, mummy… is it here yet? Is it here yet?
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wrote 7 months ago: “How many more sleeps, Mummy?” The build-up started in earnest about a week and a half a … more →
Five Weird Animals
wrote 7 months ago: I researched five different animals that you might not know about. First is the liger. A liger is a … more →
The Persephone - Part 2
wrote 7 months ago: Mr. Thompson pushed his way through the crowd of people on the wharf to make way for the lady with t … more →
No Fluke Here
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wrote 10 months ago: I love nautical themed entertainment. Though I’m not the most sea worthy, I have taken scuba diving … more →
"He eats his own brain and then turns into a sleeve."
wrote 10 months ago: We saw some really cool things snorkeling last weekend, although not many fish — I was too exc … more →
Gumboots and a Wellington Hoot
wrote 1 year ago: Skiing Kiwi – the weather turns cold It’s definitely time for some thermals! Teeth chatt … more →
Wellington: Week 65
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wrote 1 year ago: It reminded me a little of San Francisco. Even the buildings along the main drag had a modest Victor … more →
Reasons to avoid swimming....
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wrote 1 year ago: Summer time is here and people keep talking about going to the beach, and sure I can go to the beach … more →
wrote 1 year ago: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! o/ … more →
An Anticipated Reunion
wrote 1 year ago: Aaron had become particularly obsessed with meeting my mate Malky, perhaps it was because of our ear … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Defend the Colossal Squid! (Source: http://www.cafepress.com/greenpeace.490053653) … more →
