Search | Smithsonian Ocean

Showing results for "All"

Many species of pink coralline algae, which cements coral reefs together, cover a reef surface in the Southern Line Islands.

Personal Perspectives

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,...

January 2014

Home is where the hull is: Since the dawn of seafaring, humankind has had to deal with pesky creatures, such as barnacles, that “foul” ship hulls and boat propellers like this one.

Personal Perspectives

No Fouling Around

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

December 2010