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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...

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On the Trail of DNA in the Ocean

DNA is everywhere—it can be found in hair, saliva, blood, bones, feces or even...

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A New Ocean Zone Described with the Help of a Submersible

Beneath vibrant coral reefs, but above the lightless depths of the sea, lies the...

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Visit the Line Islands with Reef Ecologist Dr. Stuart Sandin

A number of questions have inspired marine ecologist Stuart Sandin to...

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The Arctic and The Antarctic

Travel to the ends of the earth—literally—and discover the polar ocean basins....

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Ocean Acidification

Ocean acidification is sometimes called “climate change’s equally evil twin,”...

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Bizarre and Beautiful Coral Reef Animals

From parrotfish that cover themselves in a blanket of their own mucus to tiny pygmy...

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Underwater Photography Contest from University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School

Every year the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric...

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Success Stories in Ocean Conservation

It is easy to feel hopeless when reading the news coverage of ocean conservation....

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Mangroves: Photos of Plants and Animals

Mangrove is the name for a tree—and also for a complex ecosystem—that bridges...

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Celebrating Marine Moms

The ocean is home to many moms of all shapes and sizes: from charismatic polar...

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Gentoo Penguin Mother and Chick

A gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) mother stands with her chick in Antarctica....