Satellite photos: what interesting features can be seen or measured in them (or other aerial photos), and where can I get a supply of images? [more inside]
posted by k. on Sep 30, 2009 - 12 answers

Do sea lions in zoos need to have salt water to swim in? [more inside]
posted by edavidoff on Jul 20, 2009 - 5 answers

We're setting sail from San Diego on May 25 for a cruise, but we have two days in San Diego beforehand. How can we work the transportation to Sea World and the wild animal park before our cruise while not being stuck going all the way back to the airport for a rental car? Is there a better area to stay or a better way to arrange transportation to support this?
posted by answergrape on May 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there a book or museum or resource that specifically lists the stories of people who survived in Lifeboats? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Apr 21, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm considering buying property on the New Jersey Shore. I like the look of some of the Sea Isle properties that are available under the million mark. The prices have come down nicely since I've been watching but I'm not sure it’s the right time to get into the real estate market yet. [more inside]
posted by nightwired on Feb 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Can anyone identify this mysterious sea creature? My sister saw four of them swimming at the surface in Boca Raton, FL. They were undulating like squids; when contracted they look like black slugs, when stretched they look like that fellow in the photo. An entire crowd formed to watch, as they were so very weird.
posted by miffed on Jan 22, 2009 - 7 answers

What is the (english) name of this diving technique? I know the Japanese name. [more inside]
posted by theyexpectresults on Nov 30, 2008 - 3 answers

Have you ever gone to Greenland? [more inside]
posted by Mister_A on Nov 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Medication for Sea Sickness? (Just in case) [more inside]
posted by chrisalbon on Jul 22, 2008 - 22 answers

I'm interested in jobs where you go to some possibly unpleasant place, work really hard and come back flush. [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Jul 7, 2008 - 30 answers

I'm traveling to Israel next month for a family wedding. Most of the hotels and transportation are taken care of but I looking for other sidetrips/places that are worth visiting. [more inside]
posted by tickettrader on May 13, 2008 - 12 answers

OldArcadeGameFilter: I'm trying to find a video/arcade game that my mom used to love back in the mid-1980s. [more inside]
posted by Oriole Adams on Apr 18, 2008 - 9 answers

I've been trying to find a really brutal picture/print/woodcutting of an old-school whale/sea monster for awhile, as a potential tattoo. You know the kind, double blowholes that look more like horns, fangs, the kinds you see in the corners of old maps. Bibliodyssey has some ok ones, but I'm looking for the perfect one, because I know if I settle for another, I'll just find the perfect one the second I've permanently inked myself with a mediocre monster. Any ideas of where I could look?
posted by domakesaypat on Jan 19, 2008 - 18 answers

Does anyone remember kids drawing/painting show from the early 80's hosted by a stereotypical type New England fisherman/sea captain? I remember it being on CBS early on Saturday mornings, 6am or so.
posted by Captain_Science on Nov 7, 2007 - 8 answers

What is the "man-overboard" or "we just spotted a stick-thin and hairy Tom Hanks on a makeshift raft" scenario for very large and heavy ships, like container ships? It's not practical to stop them and it can't be done in any reasonable amount of time or distance, and I assume they don't keep a helicopter on board. Do they drop a speedboat to go and pick the guy up, which then catches up with the ship? [more inside]
posted by George_Spiggott on Oct 31, 2007 - 22 answers

When in Portugal recently, we ate a snack food which looked like a bean, tasted like a bean, and which we were told, to our surprise, was some kind of sea produce. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by imperium on Aug 2, 2007 - 7 answers

Can anyone suggest a kayak that's light, sturdy, AND handles decently in lakes, whitewater, and ocean? [more inside]
posted by jimmyjimjim on Jul 19, 2007 - 18 answers

My fiancée and I are looking for an isolated honeymoon cottage on the coast, in a temperate region. Can you find it for us? [more inside]
posted by TrashyRambo on Feb 4, 2007 - 18 answers

What animals are needed in an aquarium to keep sea stars? What size tank? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on Jan 19, 2007 - 6 answers

I am looking for movies about summer camp, movies about people lost at sea, movies about private school, and movies about World War I. Thanks for any suggestions.
posted by hampton on Jan 2, 2007 - 40 answers

What is the best PFD (personal flotation device) for a beginner sea kayaker? Is it an essential to try on before buying and is a used PFD something to avoid? [more inside]
posted by cast4321 on Dec 4, 2006 - 8 answers

Hubby and I are planning a last minute trip to Mexico. We're going to fly into Cancun and don't plan on renting a car since we're on a tight budget. We'd like to find a beach campground that's along the Caribbean Sea where we can stay away from crowds and just relax and maybe even do some shore fishing. Would be great it's within walking distance to a small local restaurant of sorts or even if it's just stalls. Does one exist? For the life of me, I have not been able to find any budget beach camping information online. I guess what makes it more difficult is that we'd like to be able to get there by bus and/or colectivo, if possible and it will be during the holidays! I knew I should have researched before booking but we got a good price and well...it will be winter and we could use the sun! Anyone BTDT? :) p.s. I'm totally open to suggestions! TIA!!!
posted by Jujee on Nov 21, 2006 - 3 answers

I want to travel to Sanibel or Captiva Islands - I am looking for accommodation, but I find it very hard to make a decision based exclusively on online research. I would welcome any advice on where to stay. I am not very fond of big chain hotels like Holiday Inn's etc.... I much prefer small motels or self-catered cabins, but I am afraid to book a shabby place because online everything looks pristine..... so, ideally I would love to find a small motel or cabin by the sea, in a quiet part of town. Another thing to consider is that I am traveling with my parents and our baby, therefore I am looking for places that have a apt-like layout, with ideally the choice of one or two bedrooms and a kitchenette. Any advice on this and other must-see, must-eat, must-do attractions would be greatly appreciated.
posted by libelula on Jan 3, 2006 - 11 answers

Travelling to Singapore at the end of the month. Does anyone know of any reasonably priced boutique hotels there? A nice place to be my base camp during my visit. [more inside]
posted by beatnik808 on Dec 6, 2005 - 9 answers

Somewhere Beyond The Green: I'm assembling a playlist with a "Deep Blue Sea" theme. [more inside]
posted by fandango_matt on Aug 1, 2005 - 45 answers

So I was watching BBC's Blue Planet documentary, a chapter of which covered deep sea life... [more inside]
posted by Rothko on Apr 16, 2005 - 7 answers

Kayak recommendations... I have never been in a kayak, but have had a lot of experience in canoes. I want something that would be decent for a lake, but I plan on moving to Hawaii in about 2 years, so I would want it to be good for the sea too. Also storage would be nice to have too, so I can carry some equipment for some over-nighters. What about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 or 140?
posted by maceo on May 13, 2004 - 4 answers