Gender	Male
Industry	Science
Occupation	Research Technician
Location	Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
Introduction	Marine Biologist and molecular research technician at Duke University's Marine Lab. Currently working on microsatellite development and population genetics of invertebrates inhabiting deep sea hydrothermal vents. I also do research in systematics of marine invertebrates (mostly anemones and crustacea), science writing and make feeble attempts at rockstardom.
Interests	Ecology and evolution of invertebrate animals, History of science, Systematics of anemones and crustacea, Deep-sea exploration, Biodiversity and population genetics
Favorite music	Americana, Folk, Alt-Country, Bluegrass, Newgrass, Roots, Blues, Songs about Drinking, Bootliquor.com

You forgot your mom's birthday! What can you make out of super glue and olive pits?

A giant squid!