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Native Knowledge of the Narwhal
The narwhal is an elusive mammal. During the winter months they feed in the deep...
March 2020
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Taking the Temperature of the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
The Kemp’s ridley is a “riddler” among sea turtles. Although the species was...
May 2014
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The Cultural Icescapes of the Arctic
Sea ice is typically viewed as the domain of physical and natural scientists, the...
March 2014
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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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Using Light Painting to Teach Bioluminescence
What does a bioluminescent creature that lives more than two miles below the...
November 2011
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Teaching Your Students About Marine Debris: a Classroom Activity
Have you ever gone to your favorite coastal or lakeside beach and instead of having...
September 2011
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The Great Pacific Migration of Bluefin Tuna
Shortly after their first birthday, Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis)...
September 2017
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Why a Tusk? The real-life unicorns of the sea and the tusks that make them famous
In the frigid Arctic Ocean, a mysterious toothed whale—the narwhal— resides...
August 2017
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The Sant Ocean Hall: Salmon Shape a Way of Life
You may think of salmon as a good choice for a weekday dinner, or enjoy it smoked...
September 2011
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Scientists Work to Predict and Prevent Algae Blooms
Algae, like all organisms, normally grow in balance with their ecosystems, limited...
July 2011
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NOAA Teacher at Sea Ruth Meadows
In 2009, Ruth Meadows, a science teacher from Opelika Middle School in Opelika, AL...
March 2010
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How You Can Help the Ocean
The threats faced by our ocean planet may seem overwhelming. In the face of...
December 2009