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  • <p>The Tubbataha Reefs National Park site in the Philippines was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1993. The site is an example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100 m (330 ft) perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons, and two coral islands – all of which supports a diverse marine community. The waters surrounding the atolls provide refuge to several hundred species of fish (including 11 types of shark), 46 kinds of coral, and 11 cetaceans (whales and dolphins). The park’s land area provides nesting grounds for seven species of seabird, as well as the endangered hawksbill and green turtles (<em>Eretmochelys imbricata</em> and <em>Chelonia mydas</em>).</p>

    Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Philippines
    Nov 8 2010 - 2:15pm
    The Tubbataha Reefs National Park site in the Philippines was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1993. The site is an example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100 m (330 ft)...
  • These tubeworm colonies grow where hot, mineral-laden water flows out of the seafloor in undersea hot springs.

    Tubeworms on a Hydrothermal Vent (Riftia)
    Dec 6 2012 - 11:52am
    Riftia tubeworm (Riftia pachyptila) colonies grow where hot, mineral-laden water flows out of the seafloor in undersea hot springs—such as the Guymas Basin of the Gulf of California at 2,000 meters (...
  • Tuna For Sale at Tsukiji Fish Market

    Tuna at Tsukiji Fish Market
    Jan 3 2013 - 10:28am
    Buyers examine tuna lining the floor of Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan. Ounce per ounce, tuna is one of the most valuable varieties of seafood. In 2012, a single 593lb bluefin tuna sold for $...
  • A tusk shell hermit crab peeks out of his shell.

    Tusk Shell Hermit Crab
    Aug 10 2012 - 3:47pm
    When this tusk shell was brought up it was a surprise when a hermit crab poked out. Notice the large, operculate-shaped claw that this hermit can use to tightly cover the shell opening when it...
  • Photograph from above of two right whales, one touching the tip of its mouth to the back of the other..

    Two North Atlantic Right Whales
    Jan 26 2010 - 11:45am
    Two North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) swim at the surface of the water. Learn more about this species in the North Atlantic Right Whale section.
  • <p>The coral reefs of Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia, a World Heritage site, are dominated by a small number of coral species and support some of the richest fish fauna in the Indonesian archipelago.</p>

    Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia
    Nov 4 2010 - 1:20pm
    The Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1991. The park, located in the extreme western tip of Java on the Sunda shelf, includes the Ujung Kulon...
  • A diagram of the different soil layers located at Hare Harbor, Quebec in 2008. Wood chips were located at the deepest layer, then whale bone, then codfish bones.

    Underwater Archaeological Stratigraphy
    Sep 9 2011 - 4:46pm
    An underwater archaeological stratigraphy reveals the different levels of soil in Hare Harbor, Quebec. The stratigraphy – a process archeologists use to help date materials by identifying soil layers...
  • In Egypt, Dr. Jean-Daniel Stanley of the Smithsonian studies submerged ancient settlements.

    Underwater Archaeology
    Jan 26 2010 - 11:45am
    Geo-archaeologist Jean-Daniel Stanley studies ancient settlements submerged near Egypt’s Nile Delta. Analyzing how natural and human-induced processes caused their sinking may help us protect...
  • A comparison of an undisturbed Oculina coral reef and one that has been devastated by trawling.

    Undisturbed vs. Trawled Reef
    Jun 7 2011 - 11:36am
    The Oculina deep-sea coral reef at top has not been disturbed by humans. Trawling has devastated the one at bottom. Only about 10 percent of Oculina habitat remains intact. Learn more about...
  • Algae has overtaken this coral reef off heavily populated Kiritimati, or Christmas Island.

    Unhealthy Coral Reef, Kiritimi, Line Islands
    Dec 7 2009 - 1:48pm
    Algae has overtaken this coral reef off heavily populated Kiritimati, or Christmas Island. Few fish swim in the murky waters. The causes include pollution, overfishing, and increased water...
  • This jelly’s red color provides camouflage in the ocean depths.

    Unidentified Comb Jelly
    Jan 26 2010 - 11:45am
    This jelly’s red color provides camouflage in the deep ocean. Red light rarely reaches those depths, and most deep-sea animals have lost the ability to see red. The long, complex tentacles of this...
  • Unloading the Day’s Catch in Senegal

    Unloading the Day’s Catch
    Nov 18 2010 - 4:08pm
    Senagalese fishermen unload their catch. Traditional fishing has been a critical part of Senegal’s economy, contributing to the nation’s food security and providing jobs in many communities.