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The Mature Humphead

A male humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) can grow to quite the size. They...

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Tank Life of a Humphead Wrasse

Juvenile humphead wrasse are the perfect size to sell at the market—they are...

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Oyster Disease

Along the East Coast of the United States, two diseases can cause significant...

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Spin Hagfish Slime into Silk

Believe it or not, this unraveling thread is from hagfish slime. Hagfish are...

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Baby Beluga

Beluga whales are naturally vocal animals. They are often called “canaries of the...

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Can We Drink Our Salty Ocean?

An estimated 1.8 billion people will suffer from water scarcity by 2025. Looking...

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Benthic Diving Techniques

Diving to survey, sample, and manage marine life takes a great deal of skill and...

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Weddell Seal in Antarctic Water

Weddell seals grind their teeth on holes in the ice to keep them open to their...

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Orcas in the Antarctic

Three distinct types of killer whale, or orcas, can be found in the Antarctic, each...

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Antarctic Minke Whale

The elegant Antarctic minke whale feeds on krill (tiny crustaceans) during the...

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Technology and Sea Turtles

Sea turtles may have survived the planetary changes that killed the dinosaurs, but...

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Harp Seal Pup at Sunset

A harp seal (Phoca groenlandica) pup rests on the ice at sunset in the Gulf of St....