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A juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle emerges from the nest
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Taking the Temperature of the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

The Kemp’s ridley is a “riddler” among sea turtles. Although the species was...
May 2014
A newly established black mangrove sits in a field of salt marsh near the northern limit of mangroves in Florida. Mangroves have been expanding near their northern limit in Florida and the expansion is linked to a reduction in the frequency of ex
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Finding Mangroves In Unexpected Places

Over the past several decades, Florida’s coastal wetlands have been changing....
February 2014
Traditional fishing techniques now involve monofilament nets, with snorkelers diving down to ensure the bigger fish don't get away.
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Field Notes from the East African Coast

We began this journey three months ago, a team of scientists and filmmakers...
April 2013
A photo of an oyster cage, out of the water, covered in sea squirts.
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Alaska Vulnerable to Invasive Species from Warmer Waters

Alaska’s pristine coastline is ripe for an influx of invasive marine species such...
September 2011
Mangroves on the edge of the water.
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Mangrove Restoration: Letting Mother Nature Do The Work

The ecological importance of coastal mangrove forests is common knowledge today....
December 2016
Plastic bottles and other marine debris cover a rocky beach in Curacao.

Fighting Plastic From Every Angle

Ocean plastic comes in all shapes and sizes, from the flip-flops and bottles that...
September 2014
A map of NOAA's 13 marine protected areas

The Marine Sanctuary: A Safe Harbor for Ocean Life

When most people think of iconic American landscapes, we think of places on land....
July 2011
These Smithsonian field stations enable scientists worldwide to conduct long-term studies on mangrove ecosystems.
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Smithsonian scientists and their colleagues are investigating important questions...
November 2009
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