Archive for June, 2004

That Darn Squid God

Wednesday, June 30th, 2004

This book looks like a must read:
…and moon is slowly revolving to reveal it’s darkly hidden face. Soon Prof. Einstein and Lord Carstairs find themselves pursued by disciples of the Squid God. They fight a desperate battle to save the world before the time of the demon god’s return. However, while the adventurers are away, […]

DNA tests debunk sea monster myths

Thursday, June 24th, 2004

One of the myths of the sea has been skewered by gene researchers, who say that huge “blobs” of weird tissue that have washed up on shorelines and sparked tales of sea monsters are in fact the remains of whales. …

[full article here]
The Age also have a good photo gallery.
(thanks to rob for the link)

Squid Researcher Wanted!

Friday, June 18th, 2004

Kiwi squid legend Steve O’Shea recently posted this message on tonmo.com. He is still looking for a research student to look at identifying and documenting the NORFANZ collection of squids.
If you are interested in undertaking this ambitious project as either a Masters or PhD course of study then you should contact Steve directly at […]

The Octopus News Magazine Online

Saturday, June 5th, 2004

TONMO.com - Your Octopus, Squid and Cephalopod Information Center

The Octopus News Magazine Online is an online community and news magazine about anything and everything pertaining to octopuses, squids and cephalopods. This includes research and biology, mythology, pet care, children’s books and activities, current events, art, photography, site reviews, books, movies, poetry and writing, pop culture, […]

Giant Land Squid!

Friday, June 4th, 2004

I just discovered this cutting amongst all my squid paraphernalia. It is from a trashy free newspaper given out to train commuters in Melbourne, so it isn’t the best authority.
But maybe there is something to this theory? This article refers to a TV series where this idea is explored. That series is now available […]


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