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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...
June 2018

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Mangroves
Mangroves are survivors. With their roots submerged in water, mangrove trees thrive...
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Seagrass and Seagrass Beds
Seagrasses are found in shallow salty and brackish waters in many parts of the...
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Backbone of Biodiversity at Risk
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains the...
Thu, 10/28/2010 - 19:01

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Cuttlefish in Seagrass Bed
Squids, octopuses and cuttlefish, such as this Australian Giant Cuttlefish (Sepia...
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What is the Biggest Shark? A Chart Shows the Diversity of Shark Sizes
Sharks come in all sizes. The largest is the whale shark, which has been known to...
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Marine Sanctuary Map
The United States has a network of protected areas in the waters off our coasts....
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Description of Smithsonian Field Stations
These Smithsonian field stations enable scientists worldwide to conduct long-term...
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Blacktip Sharks by Enric Sala
Enric Sala has spent much of his career looking for the ocean's "time machines" --...
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The Big Five of the Ocean: Exploring the Waters of East Africa
When we think "Africa," we think of the "Big Five"—lions, elephants, leopards,...
November 2012

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Will Coral Reefs Survive Acidification?
Nestled among the beautiful coral reefs of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a place that...
Thu, 08/02/2012 - 15:34

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