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How to Survive an Oil Spill: Oyster Edition
Oysters are powerhouses of water filtration. In a single day, one oyster can filter...
December 2018
Lesson Plan
Oyster Disease
Along the East Coast of the United States, two diseases can cause significant...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 15:30
Lesson Plan
Head to Foot
The lesson begins with a broader introduction on new species discovered around...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 11:48
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Not Just Another Fuzzy Face
Who hasn’t grinned at the sight of a sea otter floating on its back while...
May 2017
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Unearthing History: Mary Anning's Hunt for Prehistoric Ocean Giants
You may not have realized it, but you’ve been acquainted with Mary Anning since...
March 2016
Personal Perspectives
Spirals in Time: A Walk at the Seashore
When I set out to write a book about mollusks (called Spirals in Time), I wasn't...
July 2015
Personal Perspectives
Portraits of Planet Ocean – Behind The Photographs
As an assignment photographer, I sometimes feel as though I am living in a vacuum,...
September 2013
Personal Perspectives
The Design of a Beautiful Weapon
This summer, many of you have likely enjoyed feasting on crabs, be they blue,...
September 2013
Personal Perspectives
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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Marine Parasites: Crazy…and Really Cool!
Marine parasites may be small in size, but they can be present in very high numbers...
December 2012
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A Plague of Sea Stars
Sea stars are important members of marine ecosystems, especially in the tropics. We...
May 2011
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Happy Crabby Holidays
Like a store owner in December, a decorator crab can transform the back of its...
December 2017