Marine Ecologist, Deep-Sea Explorer, Climate Change Researcher, Science Communicator, Ed @deepseanews, Animal Body Size Expert
Dr Craig R McClain
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Welp. This is a hell of a story.
Canadian Mining Journal published what appeared to be an entirely fabricated deep-sea mining paper, with quotes from fictional people and a source paper that does not exist.
The Skeleton Panda Sea Squirt (Clavelina Ossipandae) is a translucent reef-dwelling creature whose rib-like structures and panda-like markings give it a spooky look. Found in Southeast Asia, it filters seawater and helps keep coral ecosystems healthy.
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Announcement for @nationalacademies.org "State of the Science" address on 6/2 declares: "Since McNutt delivered her 2025 address, federal funding for science has held steady, but significant cuts are still being considered."
Really?
On what planet is funding steady & cuts being *considered*?
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