I'm calling this one weird news

 Transocean awards bonuses ‘for safety’ in 2010

 Yup, you read that correctly. The company that "power-washed the gulf with oil" gave safety bonuses.

Maybe less  weird, more sickening. I report, you decide.

Photographic Evidence Proves That Squid Can Fly

Well, I both
A) Saw this on the intertubes
B) Saw direct evidence (a photograph)

So it must be 100% true. 

Actually, lucky for me, this seems to be true.

Rare Pancake Batfish Battered by BP Spill, May Not Make It

That's actually kind of sad. What a neat looking fish.

NOAA Closes Commercial and Recreational Fishing in Oil-Affected Portion of Gulf of Mexico

Oh, BTW, offshore drilling is completely safe. Yeah, completely safe.

The Mariana Trench To Scale

Frikkin awesome.

Anyone up for a dive?

Giant Smalleye Stingray Caught on Film

BBC - Earth News - First film of a 'giant' stingray


Sorry, I tried to find a picture of the ray, but it's so rare, I couldn't find any. Hit the link above for the video. A truly majestic creature.

Underwater Glider Hunts, Records Whales

Underwater Glider Hunts, Records Cryptic Whales | Wired Science | Wired.com

I think Batman invented this.

Glow-in-the-Dark Shark

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO  IT GLOWS!!!


Check out the article too. It's really interesting.

AMAZING! Photos of Sperm Whale Eating Giant Squid!!

You have to check these pictures out. Simply amazing.

Great White Almost Bites Smaller Great White In Half

No Beach For Me: 'Monster' Great White Almost Bites Smaller Great White In Half - Geekologie

Frikkin sick! 

Manatee Poop Prompts cleanup

Good News: Great Dane-Size Manatee Droppings Smother Florida's Humiston Park Beach : TreeHugger

This is good news? Giant poop logs invade the beach, and we're happy?  I'm really glad the scientists did a feel test, 'cause otherwise, you'd never know it was poop.

Giant, Mucus-Like Sea Blobs on the Rise

Giant, Mucus-Like Sea Blobs on the Rise, Pose Danger

AHHH!! THE BLOB ATTACKS!

Am I the only one that's getting the feeling that scifi is getting a little too close to reality, and that nature is on the offensive?

More pictures can be found here.

New Worms Eat Only on Dead Whales

New Worms Eat (and Eat and Eat) Only on Dead Whales

Does this make them the Andrew Zimmern of the ocean?

Lionfish Hunters assure us that lionfish tastes just like chicken

Lionfish Hunters assure us that lionfish tastes just like chicken | Reef Builders -The Reef Aquarium Blog


I've seen lionfish underwater in NY. Not a fun fish to run into. Not fun at all.

NH man snares rare blue lobster

NH man snares rare, cobalt-blue lobster - Yahoo! News

Yup, perfectly natural, but oh so very rare. Supposedly they have a unique taste too

Israel Mermaid Fever Makes A Splash

Israel Mermaid Fever Makes A Splash: Mythical Creature Spotted Near Haifa | World News | Sky News

Yay! Jewish Mermaids! I hope it's real!

Researchers Hope to Revive Jamaica Bay Oysters

WCBS NEWSRADIO 880 - Researchers Hope to Revive Jamaica Bay Oysters

Oysters are actually a very important part of the ecosystem. I do hope they come back.

monster stuns sunbathers after it washes up on Welsh beach

Dr Who-like monster stuns sunbathers after it washes up on Welsh beach | Mail Online

That's one way to ruin your holiday. At least they are harmless. I've heard of people eating these things.

Giant Jellyfish Invade Japan - and a few milestones

First:

Giant Jellyfish Invade Japan's Waters : TreeHugger


I've posted about these guys before, but follow the link to watch a video. Craziness.

Second, Not only is this post # 400 (yay) but I've also got over 1,000 hits on my hit counter. WOOHOO!! Thanks for all the support!

Jumbo Squid Menace Shores

Jumbo Squid Menace Shores

These guys are pretty nasty. Not something I look forward to diving with. Discovery Channel and the like have a few documentaries about Humboldt Squid. Amazing creatures, but not one you want to cross.