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is there a type of shark colloquially called a 'maid shark' or did I just make that up

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all my enemies become anemones in my coral reef of success

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we need a persian rug emoji #mypersianrug

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you can like. put any word (within reason) before “fish” and get a result. i googled pineapplefish and bam

pineapplefish

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Sound on to hear the water running through pebbles

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My biggest pet peeve is still when artists draw a bunch of marine fish with like a single freshwater fish included on the page

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CLICK HERE to find HOT PENNATE DIATOMS in YOUR AREA!*

*compound microscope not included

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Yoink

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Do I want to be turned into a banana slug? No, but I strongly suspect that I won't care once I'm a banana slug.

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"you better not be littlest pet shop teensies whale when i get there!"

my stupit ass:

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inspired by a VERY excited tag someone left on a pic of a minoan-style squid

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The Brilliant Abyss - Helen Scales

Synopsis (by Goodreads)

A journey into the alien depths of the sea, and into our possible future, from a marine biologist known for "nature writing at its most engaging" (Sunday Express).

A golden era of deep-sea discovery is underway as revolutionary studies rewrite the very notion of life on Earth and the rules of what is possible. In the process, the abyss is being revealed as perhaps the most amazing part of our planet, its topography even more varied and extreme than its landmass counterpart.

Teeming with unsuspected life, an extraordinary, interconnected ecosystem deep below the waves has a huge effect on our daily lives, influencing climate and weather systems, with the potential for much more--good or bad, depending on how it is exploited. Currently, the fantastic creatures that live in the deep--many of them incandescent in a world without light--and its formations capture and trap vast quantities of carbon that would otherwise poison our atmosphere, and novel bacteria as yet undiscovered hold the promise of potent new medicines. Yet the deep also holds huge mineral riches lusted after by nations and corporations; mining them could ultimately devastate the planet, compounded by the deepening impacts of ubiquitous pollutants and rampant overfishing.

Eloquently and passionately, the author of Spirals in Time and Eye of the Shoal brings to life the majesty and mystery of an alien realm that nonetheless sustains us, while urgently making clear the price we could pay if it is further disrupted. The Brilliant Abyss is at once a revelation and a clarion call to preserve this vast unseen world.

Review

I read this book just a few days ago, and I loved it so much ! ! !

The book begins by exploring and explaining the ecosystems of the deep sea and defining the various depth zones. Following that, the writer illustrates how we're dependent on the deep sea. For example, it functions as a carbon sink, absorbing the blow of the drastic carbon emissions which are being emitted right now. This is followed by information on how the deep sea is being exploited right, e.g. by overfishing and plans for deep sea mining. The last part of the book stresses that we must work together to defend the deep seas, which we're so dependent on. This can be as simple as not eating certain types of fish because they're sourced in an exploitative manner.

I think the message of the book was really good, and the author did an excellent job of enchanting me by describing the wonderfully strange creatures of the deep sea. Additionally, in the middle of the book, there are a few smooth pages with pictures of some deep-sea creatures, which are just gorgeous !

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the deep sea or an interest in defending our Earth against the changing climate.

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https://helenscales.com/portfolio/official-bio/

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baking vids like this make me die laughing every time like I know what will happen before the video finishes but it's just so funny to me

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*rotates your orca*

Orca, photographed by Steve B (Source)