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Two penguins on a rocky shore.

Penguins

Mangrove roots stick out above coastal waters.

Mangroves

A colorful coral reef in blue ocean water.

Corals

A brittle star holding on to deep-sea coral.

Deep Sea

A giant squid at the surface of the ocean.

Giant Squid

A hammerhead shark swims just underneath the surface of the water.

Sharks

A satellite image of a hurricane.

Hurricanes Typhoons & Cyclones

An iridescent jellyfish underwater.

Jellyfish & Comb Jellies

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A blue and yellow colored blue-ribbon eel.

Blue Ribbon Eels

All blue ribbon eels undergo an immense transformation within their lifetime. At birth, they begin life as males and as they mature they make the switch and become females.

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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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