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The “Flying Spaghetti Monster” is one of an “astonishing” array of deep-sea creatures scientists have discovered living near an underwater mountain range off the coast of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, in the Pacific Ocean. Live Science has more: https://flip.it/wIHd76
#Science #PacificOcean #EasterIsland #MarineBiology #Animals #SeaLife

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American marine biologist, conservationist, and writer Rachel Carson died #OTD in 1964.

She is best known for her groundbreaking book "Silent Spring," published in 1962, which brought attention to the environmental impact of pesticides, particularly DDT, and sparked a global environmental movement. The book is often credited with inspiring the modern environmental movement and the establishment of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Carson in 1943. Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring. Official photo as FWS employee. c. 1940.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - This image originates from the National Digital Library of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service at this page.

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"I like to define biology as the history of the earth and all its life — past, present, and future. "

American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist Rachel Carson was born #OTD in 1907.

Carson wrote only four books published during her lifetime which were "best-sellers": "Under the Sea-Wind" (1941); "The Sea Around Us" (1951); "The Edge of the Sea" (1955); "Silent Spring" (1962). A fifth book The Sense of Wonder (1965) was published posthumously.

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Rachel Carson conducts Marine Biology Research with Bob Hines — in the Atlantic (1952).

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British biologist and explorer Denis G. Lillie was born #OTD in 1884.

He is best known for his participation in the Terra Nova Expedition to Antarctica (1910–1913), led by Robert Falcon Scott. As a member of the expedition, he served as a biologist, focusing on marine biology and the study of Antarctic life. He was responsible for collecting and studying various marine specimens, contributing significantly to the scientific findings of the expedition.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_G._Lillie

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Biologist D. G. Lillie, of the Terra Nova expedition, with siliceous (glass) sponges. The sponge he is holding is probably Rosella villosa.

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Huxley, Leonard; Scott, Robert Falcon - https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/pageimage/48066269

The photograph depicts biologist Denis G. Lillie from the Terra Nova Expedition (1910–1913), a British Antarctic exploration mission. In the image, Lillie is shown holding a large siliceous, or glass, sponge, which is likely the species Rosella villosa. He is dressed in the typical cold-weather gear of the era, including a heavy coat and gloves, which highlight the harsh conditions of Antarctica.

Lillie appears focused on the sponge, which is a notable specimen due to its intricate structure made of silica. The sponge's fragile, glass-like appearance contrasts with the rugged environment, emphasizing the delicate and unique nature of Antarctic marine life. The photograph captures a moment of scientific inquiry, reflecting Lillie’s role in studying and documenting the biodiversity of one of the Earth's most remote regions during the historic expedition.

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American educator and zoologist Cornelia Clapp died #OTD in 1934.

Clapp was a pioneering zoology researcher and leading ichthyology scholar. Her work on the toadfish was instrumental in correcting the idea that its egg was attached by a "sucker" to the yolk stalk, as she discovered that it was instead adhered with a disc of "transparent secretion" that could be separated from the membrane.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornelia_Clapp

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A photograph of Cornelia Clapp (right) with students working in a zoology laboratory in Williston Hall at Mount Holyoke College in 1890.

The photograph of Cornelia Clapp and her students in the zoology laboratory at Williston Hall, Mount Holyoke College, in 1890, captures a moment of academic focus and collaboration. She wears a long, dark dress with a high neckline and her hair is styled neatly, reflecting the academic professionalism of the period.

The laboratory setting features wooden tables cluttered with scientific instruments, glass jars, and preserved specimens, creating an atmosphere of scientific inquiry. Students, mostly young women dressed in modest Victorian attire, are engaged in various activities—examining specimens, writing notes, or using microscopes.

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The Forgotten Victorian Craze for Collecting Seaweed
Victorian women were excellent at it.

by Cara Giaimo (from the archives)

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-forgotten-victorian-craze-for-collecting-seaweed

Books by or about Margaret Gatty at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=Margaret+Gatty&submit_search=Search

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Selected plates from Margaret Gatty’s “British Sea-Weeds.” Biodiversity Heritage Library/Public Domain

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Finished my PhD in Ecology last December with Distinction and Honours, and now looking for a PostDoc in Marine Ecology/Biology. If you know of someone or somewhere that are in need of such, do not hesitate to inform me!
#postdoc #JobsInScience #MarineBiology #ecology

Miguel Guerreiro looking into the landskape of Selvagem Grande island

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