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Mangrove roots provide an underwater habitat for many marine species.

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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...

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 11:48

A spectacled caiman patrols a salty pond at a Smithsonian research station in Panama.

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Spectacled Caiman

A spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodiles) patrols a salty pond at the Smithsonian...

Brian Skerry sits on a 20 foot high underwater tripod to photograph the Aquarius Habitat off Florida.

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Photographing the Underwater Aquarius Habitat

Trying to get a good angle for a photo while underwater can be tough when you are...