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The Massive Filter Feeding Shark You Ought to Know

by Danielle Olson
a megamouth shark swims with a diver in the background

In the Eyes of One Shark, Age is Nothing to Fear

by Danielle Olson
Greenland Shark in cold water

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Photograph of a green sea slug, with white polka-dot-like markings and white-edged ruffly structures along the length of its back.

A Beautiful Sea Slug

The lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata) has enlarged fleshy appendages that are folded over one another, with colors ranging from blue to green, with purple and red lining.  The sea slug eats green algae, and some of the green algae gets shuttled off to make a home in those fleshy appendages (called parapodia).

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At Smithsonian Ocean, we have lesson plans, activities, and resources to help you engage your students in the wonders of our oceans.
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