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Part scientist, part dog. I like to chop wood. Professor @DukeMarineLab, Director @MarineUAS | Chair @DEL_Duke | Associate Dean of Teaching Innovation in the Nicholas School of the Environment
Not bragging or anything, but I beat Robbie Daymond (Dorian Storm on Critical Role) at rollies today - with a natural 20. @criticalrole.bsky.social
July 28, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Hey whalenerds, you interested in social behavior of baleen whales? Check out cool new paper led by Jenny Allen @ UCSC that provides baseline information on Antarctic minke whale sociality and group foraging: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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May 27, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Are you keen on massive prehistoric-looking birds? Check out this new paper on giant petrel nesting habitats in the Antarctic Peninsula region: doi.org/10.1007/s003...

Congrats to Hanna Varga and Greg Larsen on leading this effort, and the entire team for all the amazing work. 🧪🌎🐣
April 8, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Interested in marine robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and bioacoustics? Check out this awesome PhD opportunity at University of Plymouth UK, with field work up in Cromarty Scotland. Dolphins drones, and hydrophones - trifecta of conservation tech! www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/scho...
April 5, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Don’t really post much about music, but really felt I should share some details regarding my latest vinyl acquisition: “Songs about women and dying”, by **Gutshot and Thirsty**. Favorite track so far - “No brother to hold me”, but my favorite track title is: “The grave out back is unburied”.
March 11, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Super cool opportunity for an early career researcher to join our team at the Duke Marine Lab, open to all interested! Originality & collegiality—rather than any specific research area—are primary criteria in selecting McCurdy Scholars. You can apply here: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26906
January 4, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Congrats to Dr. Everette "Rett" Newton on defending his PhD dissertation! It's been a great journey so far! Couldn't imagine a better friend, colleague, & mentor as we develop the MaRRS lab. Thanks from me & from all the labmates who benefit from your wisdom! 🚁🛩️🛥️🚙
November 12, 2023 at 11:03 PM
Congrats to Greg Larsen on his recent paper in Mammal Review detailing present & future applications of drones in the study & conservation of pinnipeds! Check it out: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
October 10, 2023 at 12:36 PM
**Job Alert** Come work with us geonerds @DukeU's Nicholas School of the Environment! We're searching for a Professor of the Practice of Applied Remote Sensing to support our geospatial educational programs and research endeavors. Details for applying are here: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26018
October 2, 2023 at 5:33 PM
Finally made it to BlueSky. Just in time I think. Still figuring things out - anyone have cool drone stuff to send my way?
September 20, 2023 at 11:57 PM