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What most people don’t understand is that passion is the result of action, not the cause of it.
-Mark Manson
Every time I slip into the ocean, it's like going home.
-Dr. Sylvia Earle
There's still a lot worth fighting for.
- Dr. Jane Goodall
Because in the end, you won't remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.
- Jack Kerouac
Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.
-Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and crystal snowflakes – every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impress upon the soul of man.-
- Orison Swett Marden
'This terrifying world is not devoid of charms, of the mornings that make waking up worthwhile.
-Wislawa Szymborska
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Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Or will you?
The quote from the title comes from Confucius, apparently. And he wasn’t totally right. Because sometimes work is hard. And you feel tired. Of course you do, because you put 100% of your efforts in what you do if you … Continue reading
My first job as a scientist…
… was also the most unconventional job I have ever come across. What is weirder than spending hours sitting in a dark room, checking the effect of light strobes on behaviour of slimy, snake like fish, dancing under the infra … Continue reading
Captain Andrzej Drapella, my loving grandfather, has died.
“I worked on merchant ships, but when sailing I give my heart.” he used to say. He was one of the longest working and most recognisable persona in the maritime history of the country, he used to be the President of … Continue reading
Shark tagging expedition
During the first two days we have successfully tagged and released 9 sevengill sharks. Their size ranged from 1.6 to 1.9m. Then on the third day we sailed up to Saldanha Bay, a sheltered and protected lagoon where we found … Continue reading
Visit to the Shark Spotters
It is 5 a.m. and I am up. There is food to prepare, bathrooms to clean and deck to scrub. We all share the duties though and each day we do something different. The plan is to leave the boat early and … Continue reading
Pole to Pole Shark Project, South Africa
I am very pleased that magazine Poznaj Swiat has offered its media patronage for my trip to South Africa for the Shark Project, the first socio-environmental project of the Pole to Pole expedition. Aboard Mike Horn’s Mercedes Benz sponsored sailing … Continue reading
Expedition aims to uncover sevengill shark mysteries
Originally posted on Shark Devocean:
The coastal cowsharks of South Africa are about to receive dedicated research that aims to shed light on their enigmatic ecology. Guest blogger: Zofia Drapella The broadnose sevengill shark is a member of the cowshark…
shark tales #1: who is the real victim?
Originally posted on shruthi's blog:
“why on earth would you swim with sharks?” “do you have life insurance?” “you’re nuts!” “how on earth can you let your daughter do such a thing?” Sharks after all are pretty dangerous creatures.…
World Turtle Day!
So apparently it is world turtle day today and I couldn’t resist to write a short post about marine turtles. They hold a very special place in my heart. One time when I had a chance to witness the turtles nesting and tiny … Continue reading
The journey to the deepest part of the ocean
Making the nearly 11-kilometer descent to the deepest place on Earth, exploring the ocean floor, conducting scientific experiments, collecting samples, and returning safely to the surface requires a very sophisticated craft. It needs to be capable of withstanding tremendous pressures, … Continue reading
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