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Category: Science

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Plastiki’s first stop

After 39 Days at sea the Plastiki has reached land

By: Parrys Raines, Category: Science, Date: 28 Apr 2010

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Interesting plastic facts

I would like to share some plastic facts with you that I found on the plastiki website. Some of these facts are shocking!

By: Parrys Raines, Category: Science, Date: 22 Apr 2010

Larval Spiderfish

This week in Fish: Tongue Biters and an incredible spiderfish larva

This week we find out if fishes have tongues and learn about the gruesome tongue biters, we swim on a wreck with a school of Yellowtail Kingfish and view images of an incredible larval spiderfish

By: Mark McGrouther, Category: Science, Date: 22 Apr 2010

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Tips for looking after our oceans

Here is a short list of how we can all care for our oceans to protect the beautiful marine life that lives there.

By: Parrys Raines, Category: Science, Date: 21 Apr 2010

Robust Ghostpipefish at Manado

This week in Fish: Robust Ghostpipefish and Banded Humbugs

This week we feature a beautiful image of the Robust Ghostfish, we swim with a school of Bigeye Trevally, have a close-up look at the head of a Spotted Wobbegong and comment on why Pacific Blue-eyes aren't breeding.

By: Mark McGrouther, Category: Science, Date: 16 Apr 2010

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5 gyres

What is a Gyre? And how many are there?

By: Parrys Raines, Category: Science, Date: 15 Apr 2010

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Plastiki Update 2

An update on the Plastiki expedition

By: Parrys Raines, Category: Science, Date: 12 Apr 2010

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Short film about a plastic bag

This film follows the life of a plastic bag until it reaches the South Pacific Gyre.

By: Parrys Raines, Category: Science, Date: 12 Apr 2010

Tasselled Anglerfish at Blairgowrie Pier

This week in Fish: Tasselled Anglerfish and rockclimbing fish

This week we feature a fantastic image of the Tasselled Anglerfish, we watch a Blackspot Tuskfish doing its thing, look at juvenile fish rockclimbing and as always point to new fishy content.

By: Mark McGrouther, Category: Science, Date: 08 Apr 2010

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One Day Without Shoes

Thursday is ‘One Day Without Shoes’ day, a day to spread awareness about children developing preventable feet conditions. By not wearing shoes for one day gives you the opportunity to walk in the steps of these children in developing nations.

By: Parrys Raines, Category: Science, Date: 06 Apr 2010