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How Climate Change is Impacting Shark Mothering

As any mother knows, ensuring the safety of your kids is a tough job. For bull...
July 2018
Jean-Michel Cousteau speaking
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2011 Student Summit on the Ocean & Coasts Webcast, Part 5: Jean-Michel Cousteau

Recorded on Feb. 15, 2011, award-winning ocean filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau...
Mon, 03/28/2011 - 15:15
A large red research vessel among icy waters and snowy mountains
Personal Perspectives

Shipboard Life in the Antarctic

Strapped in to a harness on the back deck of a 230-foot research vessel off the...
June 2016
A juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle emerges from the nest
Article

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
A walrus sits on top of ice.
Article

The Cultural Icescapes of the Arctic

Sea ice is typically viewed as the domain of physical and natural scientists, the...
March 2014
A scientists examines a sponge specimen collected in the Caribbean.
Personal Perspectives

Searching for Cancer Drugs in the Ocean

Ever since fourth grade I’ve wanted to explore the creatures and landscapes of...
August 2011
Ocean Portal summer 2011 intern Brandon Adkins poses next to the aquarium in the Smithsonian's Sant Ocean Hall.
Young Voices

An Intern Explores Ocean Careers

I’m a high school student interested in pursuing marine science. I have loved the...
August 2011
Alexis Temkin stands in marsh grass holding a reptile.
Personal Perspectives

Five Questions With Alexis Temkin, Searching For Links Between Deepwater Horizon & Human Health

We all know to avoid touching or eating oil (the fossil fuel variety that is)....
March 2015
Many medicines were based on a chemical from the sea sponge Tectitethya crypta.

Five Questions for Shirley Pomponi, Medical Sponge Hunter

Most scuba divers scour coral reefs looking for colorful fish, natural beauty, and...
October 2012

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