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Earlier this year I read a fantastic article called "Squid Sensitivity" in DISCOVER mag (which I promptly sent to Tony), featuring a Prof. William Gilly who studies the neurobiology of Dosidicus gigas. (He also works extensively with Cuttles.) Then this weekend I watched the DEVILS OF THE DEEP special which also featured Prof. Gilly.
In addition to his brilliant research, Prof. Gilly has a profound emotional dedication to his subjects, to the extent that the sight of a dying Humboldt literally moved him to tears -- which he was unashamed to show on camera. In another scene, he affectionately commented, "Isn't she nice?" as he hand-fed an elderly and rather pathetic female Cuttle who had permanently reverted to her original skin color.
Actually I'd like to propose to Prof. Gilly, except I can't 'cause I'm already married.
However, I'd gladly settle for chatting with him on the TONMO message boards. So what I'd like to know is this:
Hopefully,
Tani
In addition to his brilliant research, Prof. Gilly has a profound emotional dedication to his subjects, to the extent that the sight of a dying Humboldt literally moved him to tears -- which he was unashamed to show on camera. In another scene, he affectionately commented, "Isn't she nice?" as he hand-fed an elderly and rather pathetic female Cuttle who had permanently reverted to her original skin color.
Actually I'd like to propose to Prof. Gilly, except I can't 'cause I'm already married.
- - Is Prof. William Gilly one of us? (i.e., a TONMO member)
- If so, has he ever posted to our boards? (I don't visit the scientific message boards as often as I do the others.)
- If not, how can we get him to join? It would be a damn shame if he weren't a member -- I think he would fit in perfectly, as a human being just as much as a scientist.
Hopefully,
Tani