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Sand from Orient Point, Long Island, New York

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Description of Smithsonian Field Stations

These Smithsonian field stations enable scientists worldwide to conduct long-term...

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Mangroves Range

A map that shows the location of mangroves throughout the world. They are mainly...

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Star Sand Grains Collected from Southern Japan

These star-shaped grains of sand, collected from southern Japan, look like...

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Smithsonian Research Stations

Smithsonian scientists and their colleagues are investigating important questions...

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Location of Smithsonian Field Stations

These Smithsonian field stations enable scientists worldwide to conduct long-term...