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Many Eyes, Many Perspectives: The Astonishing Visual Systems of Hyperiids

In any given scoop of seawater, you will find an assortment of tiny critters called...

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A New Ocean Zone Described with the Help of a Submersible

Beneath vibrant coral reefs, but above the lightless depths of the sea, lies the...

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Coralline Algae: The Unsung Architects of Coral Reefs

Stare at a tide pool and you will often see a crust of pink coating the bottom. No,...

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Diving into the Sandstorm

Diving can be a wild ride that evokes more than a little trepidation, especially in...

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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...

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Summer in a Sub: DROP Down to Discovery

You never know where following your passions can take you. I came to the...

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What Lives in the Gulf of Mexico? Exploring Marine Collections on Google Earth

When he was 10 years old, Stephen Cairns lived in Cuba where he kept a collection...

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No Fouling Around

Since the dawn of seafaring, humankind has had to deal with the pesky creatures...

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Love Salmon? Listen Up.

Salmon are one of the most widely loved varieties of seafood in the world. A...

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Animals and the Oil Spill: What Can You Do?

Lately we’ve been fielding questions from Smithsonian visitors wondering how they...

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Resolve to Protect the Ocean

Happy New Year! We’ve officially hit mid-January, but there is still plenty of...

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Upcycled Ocean Plastic

The Possibilities Are Endless For Reuse of Plastic Ocean Trash Today, most...