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map of the 13 marine protected areas in the United States, that comprise the National Marine Sanctuary system
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Marine Sanctuary Map

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The Everglades National Park in the United States was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1979. This site is a unique ecosystem created by a shallow, "imperceptible river" 50 miles wide, flowing slowly south to the tip of Florida. The exceptional varie
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Everglades National Park, United States

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The Sian Ka'an site in Mexico was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987. The site's name means "Origin of the Sky" in Mayan and contains tropical forests, mangroves, and marshes, as well as a large marine area intersected by the Caribbean Barrier Re
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Sian Ka'an, Mexico

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A thin layer of oil on the water's surface, reflecting rainbow colors
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Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Milestones

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a veterinarian listens to a dolphin's heartbeat
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The Musical Hearts of Dolphins

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A wave curls near the shore.
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American Spaces

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a bull shark in a net
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How Climate Change is Impacting Shark Mothering

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A large, black instrument is hauled onto a ship's deck by researchers wearing hard hats and life vests.
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What the Big Picture Can Teach Us About Tiny Ocean Creatures

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A female napoleon wrasse swims by a reef
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An App Helps Scientists Combat Illegal Fish Trade

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A manatee swims in Crystal River, Florida.
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From Mermaids to Manatees: the Myth and the Reality

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