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Cyanobacteria

This blue-green microbe called a cyanobacterium was likely the first photosynthetic...

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The Ocean We Love

As we celebrate Earth Day, we can’t overlook the largest and wettest part of our...

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Marine Forensics

Forensics is a key tool for enforcing the laws and treaties that protect marine...

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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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The Ocean Under the Microscope: Images from Nikon Small World

The ocean is so big that it can be easy to forget the microscopic beauty of the...

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Psychedelic Tardigrade

Tardigrades, which are usually less than 1 mm long, can be found in almost every...

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NOAA Teacher at Sea Ruth Meadows

A teacher from Opelika Middle School in Alabama becomes part of a scientific team...

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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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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary encompasses several state parks and...

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FORENSIC FINS: Using DNA to Prosecute Shark Poachers

It's illegal to hunt threatened species such as the Dusky shark, but still tens of...

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Molecular Explorations

Students will be able to explain and carry out a simple process for separating DNA...

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Sequencing at Sea: Studying Small Things Using Big Equipment

Microbes are some of the most important organisms in the sea. These miniscule...