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The Discovery of Two Extreme Sea Stars
Recently, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History researcher Chris Mah and...
May 2015

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How Oil Feeds the Deep Sea
There can be catastrophic results when a large amount of oil is spilled into the...
November 2014

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Exploring a Unique Biodiversity Hotspot In the Gulf of Maine
Cashes Ledge is a wild, special place in the heart of the Gulf of Maine. This...
November 2014

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The Reefs of American Samoa: A Story of Hope
Sometimes called the rainforests of the sea, coral reefs are incredibly diverse and...
September 2014

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From Despair to Repair: Protecting Parrotfish Can Help Bring Back Caribbean Coral Reefs
Reef biologists over a certain age are haunted by memories of what glorious places...
July 2014
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Helpful Herbivores
When snorkeling in the Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area (KHFMA) in West...
June 2013

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Field Notes from the East African Coast
We began this journey three months ago, a team of scientists and filmmakers...
April 2013

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Behind the Photo: The Primal Ocean
A few years ago, I was in New Zealand photographing a story about the value of...
October 2012

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40 Years of National Marine Sanctuaries
In 1872, the United States did something remarkable. We set aside one of our...
October 2012

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What We DON'T Know About the Deep Sea
Imagine: You’re in a small submersible, and you gently settle on the soft muddy...
July 2012

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A Sub and a Sea Toad
Have you ever seen a creature so unusual? This fish (22 cm long) is called a...
July 2011

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Menopausal Moms: A Mammal Mystery
In honor of Mother's Day, the Citizens of the Sea blog salutes ocean-going mothers...
May 2011