Captain Blog Beard

Magnificent ocean creature or the life of the party? You decide

ElCapitan — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:50:22 +0000

The broadclub cuttlefish, which inhabit the waters of Indonesia, can change the color and texture of their skin, just like the rest of its cuttlefish brethren. However, the broadclub is unique in that it will put on dazzling displays of flashing lights in order to stun its prey. It is truly a sight to behold. If you are planning a dance night at the hottest nightclub in town, be sure to invite the broadclub cuttlefish.

Think that the broadclub is all fun and no substance? Think again. Cuttlefish, along with octopuses, have the largest brain/body ratio among invertebrates. This is the brain responsible for sending electrical impulses that control the 20 million color cells in the cuttlefish’s skin.

Carl – Aqua Teen Hunger Force

ElCapitan — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:31:46 +0000

My favorite character on Aqua Teen doin’ his thing with Led Zeppelin’s “The Ocean”

Kootenai River White Sturgeon

ElCapitan — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:26:53 +0000

The Kootenai River White Sturgeon is North America’s largest freshwater fish, capable of reach 19 feet in length and 1000 lbs. This monstrous beast has been around since the dinosaurs, but is now in danger of becoming extinct, as less than 500 still populate the Kootenia River in Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia . The White Sturgeon’s mating patterns have been disrupted by a dam that has changed the flow of water that has caused the fish to swim upriver and spawn. Attempts to recreate water flows at the site of the Libby Dam in Montana have been unsuccessful, and the fish may become extinct within 10 years if no fix is found.

The Captain is rooting for you, White Sturgeon.

Tostitos

ElCapitan — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:47:12 +0000

Not ocean, seafood, or music related, but i gotta say, Tostitos Scoops! with a Hint of Jalapeno are just fantastic. If you’re craving some snack food, go get a bag and some queso for dipping. Just…fantastic.

Delicious

Mojoflo

ElCapitan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:10:55 +0000

Jazzy funky soul group out of Columbus, OH. Check out Waiting; I’m lovin the vocals and horns. This group is quite eclectic, and you can hear some of their other stuff at myspace.com/mojoflomusic. They’ll be playing shows frequently at different venues across Columbus, I hope to get a listen in sometime.

Waiting

Thor Winston

ElCapitan — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:47:08 +0000

Everybody loves music, especially CaptainBlogBeard, and lesser-known musicians have got some real talent.

I came across a local musician named Thor Winston, who is doing his thing on the Columbus scene with some smooth R&B/pop. His single, Thinking ’bout U, is a shanty with an incredibly catchy hook. Check him out on iTunes (search Thor Winston in the iTunes store), or visit his website ThorWinston.com.

Looking for great sushi?

ElCapitan — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:36:05 +0000

CaptainBlogBeard has been drowned in schoolwork for awhile, but I haven’t walked the plank yet. So it’s time for another piece of buried treasure from your favorite deep sea blogger.

I recently ate sushi for the first time when some friends and I set anchor at a little place called Moshi (2152 East Main Street, Bexley, OH). It was amazing. For anyone who’s scared of eating slimy and possibly raw fish, now is the time to fight through those fears and try some of Moshi’s delicious treats. The sushi panini were these bite-sized fish sandwiches and were quite good. My favorite, however, was the sushi roll topped with scallops in a delectable sauce (I forget what they were called). Their deliciousness blew my mind.

Moshi is awesome, bottom line.

Marino’s Seafood Fish and Chips

ElCapitan — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:04:50 +0000

I ate at this restaurant on 5th Avenue (1216 W. 5th) the other day, and boy, was it good. If you’re a fan of golden brown fried food, you gotta check it out. I ordered the standard fish and chips platter ($5.75), which came with delicious hush puppies. I don’t know what they are, but i want more. The service was quick and friendly; I literally got my food within 30 seconds of ordering it, and the lady at the counter offered me three sauces, ketchup, malt vinegar, and the oh-so-necessary tartar sauce. I got all three. I’m a sauce guy. The fish was extra crispy, just the way I like it (from time to time). I’m definitely going back, as their menu offers an extensive selection of seafood options, even fried clams.

On the CaptainBlogBeard rating scale, I give Marino’s 8 tentacles (out of 8, thanks to the octopus) for deliciousness.

Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus

ElCapitan — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:42:51 +0000

Movie releases on May 19th, check out the plane getting exploded by a giant tentacle smack (0:51). “Nuff seen.

Giant Jellyfish

ElCapitan — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:54:47 +0000

A 4-ft jellyfish washed up on the shores of the North Devon coast (North Devon is a local government district in Devon, England). Despite the intimidating size, this jellyfish is fairly harmless, with only a mild sting. These jellyfish have no bones or brains, are 95% water, and normally grow to a length of 12 inches.

For your enjoyment, here is “Jellyfish” by Ghostface Killah.