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Deep-sea octocorals: An ecosystem of their own
The deep-sea is a vast part of the world’s ocean. Even today, it often surprises...
October 2017
Personal Perspectives
Ocean Today Every Full Moon
Our friends at NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Ocean...
October 2016
Personal Perspectives
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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Little Critters that tell a BIG Story: Benthic Foraminifera and the Gulf Oil Spill
You are not alone if you don’t know what forams (short for foraminifera) are, so...
June 2014
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How Coastal Seagrass Feeds the Deep
It is a well-known fact that for animals living in the deep sea, food can be...
February 2013
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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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On Biodiversity: Understanding its Meaning and Importance
The ocean is home to a phenomenal diversity of marine organisms. They have evolved...
August 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
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A Tale of Sex and Stress in the Ocean
Welcome to Citizens of the Sea, a new blog series where ocean life comes to life....
October 2010
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Coral Scientist Brendan Roark: On an Urgent Mission
Deep-sea coral beds are true biodiversity hotspots. It’s urgent that we study...
July 2011
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Amy Baco-Taylor: Passionate about Deep-Sea Corals
Two events made me passionate about deep-sea corals. One was my first submarine...
July 2011