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Nancy Knowlton and a man look at an aquarium tank
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Nancy Knowlton at STRI

Nancy Knowlton filming an aquarium at the Smithsonian Tropical Research...
Nancy standing by the ocean
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Corals to Communication: Nancy Knowlton’s Success Focusing on the Imminent

Midsummer 1980 saw one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in...
August 2021
Two Southern Resident killer whales.
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When Killer Whales Hunt the King of Salmon

In the Pacific Northwest of the United States there is a population of killer...
July 2021
a neon purple jellyfish
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Live Jellyfish Make Splash in Marine Education

The ocean holds incredible biodiversity like vibrantly colored sea slugs and...
June 2021
Bright bubblegum coral sits on a brown, hard substrate.
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Optimism in the Deep Sea - Connecting Corals, Museums, and Ocean Managers

The deep-sea is a treasure trove of resources. Diverse ecosystems cozy up next to...
June 2020
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Smithsonian Ocean Optimism Around the World

Take a journey across the world and discover why there is still hope for the...
April 2020
A square of interwoven sticks and cowrie shells
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Navigating the Waters with Micronesian Stick Charts

When islands and atolls only rise a few feet above sea level, it is difficult to...
April 2020
A small gray fish with two orange stripes, hides in between corals.
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Tiny Fishes Fuel Coral Reefs

Encountering a healthy coral reef while snorkeling or diving is like coming upon a...
March 2020
two brittle stars in a tank
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Brittle Star Splits

Splitting your body in two is a feat only a few animals can complete, and now...
January 2020
The ultra-black Pacific blackdragon forms a circular shape with its body.
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Scientists Find First Ultra-Black Color in Deep-Sea Fishes

While out collecting invertebrates for research, Karen Osborn, a research zoologist...
July 2020
A translucent hyperiid on a black background with orange stripes along its head.
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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...
January 2020
Spinner dolphins in a small inlet off the Kona coast, Hawaii.
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Solidifying the Dolphin Family Tree

With their cartoon-smile faces and intelligent interactions, dolphins have become...
December 2019

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