Category Archives: dorkiness

Twitter Discoveries: Bycatch.org and RJ Dunlap

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Chuck

I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical about Twitter for a while.  However, since jumping on the bandwagon I’ve actually found it to be an incredible source of information and news that I would never have had the time to … Continue reading →

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Sphyrna linkwini

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Chuck

It’s been a rather busy weekend/week here due to catching up on grading and attempting to get my thesis done and defended sometime before the next school year, but fear not, I haven’t forgotten you.  Because other people manage to … Continue reading →

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Well, There Goes Productivity

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Chuck

I’ve finally broken down and started a Twitter feed.  I can only assume this will end in tears.  Follow me @SpinyDag.

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Galinkocerdo cuvieri

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Chuck

I had grand designs of getting caught back up with the blog, but those were thwarted by thesis writing, teaching, grading… plus St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness.  Turns out I do have a tiny sliver of a life outside … Continue reading →

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Interesting Dogfish Behavior from YouTube

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Chuck

I think anyone who uses the internet on a regular basis can agree that, overall, YouTube is good stuff.  It has its pitfalls for sure: bad karaoke, those stupid “jump scare” videos, and don’t even read the comments if any … Continue reading →

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Carcharhinus linkbatus

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Chuck

Apologies for the long lag time between posts this week.  Let’s catch up. From Rick over at Deep Sea News: Holy crap that’s a lot of bull sharks! Remind me to find some way to do my PhD research in … Continue reading →

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Mustelus linkus

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Chuck

Another round of shark news links.  Enjoy. The biggest news is likely the release of the International Shark Attack File’s annual report.  The main gist: shark attacks are up worldwide, down in the US.  Of course that high is a … Continue reading →

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Awesome Scientific Names of Marine Creatures

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Chuck

I’ve had quite the busy week this week, and because some of it was actually work, I’m feeling the need for nice, light, humorous post today.  I had a flash of inspiration today while teaching (it was dichotomous key day, … Continue reading →

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Ya Like Dags? Turns One!

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Chuck

I managed to completely miss a milestone passed by this very blog yesterday.  Ya Like Dags? your #1 source for small shark action (I make no claim to the actual accuracy of that statement), is now officially one year old.  … Continue reading →

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Linkodon typus

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Chuck

Gather ’round kids.  It’s time for another rundown of interesting, funny, and downright bizarre events happening in the world’s oceans. Yet another blog has joined The Network.  Please welcome People, Policy, Planet and make sure to leave a comment or … Continue reading →

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