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The Hyper Eyes of Hyperiids: How Some Shrimp-Like Creatures See Light in the Deep Sea
Hyperiid amphipods are small crustaceans related to sand fleas and distantly...
Tue, 08/19/2014 - 10:47

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Laysan Albatrosses’ Plastic Problem
Laysan albatrosses (Phoebastria immutabilis) are incredible birds. They have a...
Fri, 05/10/2013 - 14:47

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Celebrating Marine Moms
The ocean is home to many moms of all shapes and sizes: from charismatic polar...
Wed, 04/24/2013 - 17:29

Personal Perspectives
Watching for Fish in the Puffin's Beak
In recent years, I have taken to watching flying fish along the Maine coast. Not...
November 2013

Personal Perspectives
12,000 Miles to Go: Migrating with Shearwaters
Oceanic birds are a rare treat to see because these birds are not casual visitors...
August 2013

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Migratory Seabirds: A Slideshow
All seabirds spend a significant part of their lives at sea, and many experience...
Mon, 08/12/2013 - 11:41

Personal Perspectives
4,000 Years of Marine History through the Eyes of a Seabird
Most people have never heard of the Hawaiian petrel, an endangered, crow-sized...
May 2013

Personal Perspectives
Menopausal Moms: A Mammal Mystery
In honor of Mother's Day, the Citizens of the Sea blog salutes ocean-going mothers...
May 2011

With Every Breath You Take, Thank the Ocean
When was the last time you thought about your breathing? Take a breath right now...
July 2017

You Light Up My World!
While people may give chocolates to the ones they love on Valentine’s Day,...
February 2017

Is It Love? Why Some Ocean Animals (Sort Of) Mate For Life
We often hear stories of animal love—tales of rare monogamy in the animal kingdom...
February 2015

Beyond the Sea: How Oil Spills in the Ocean Affect Birds On Land
In marshlands along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, it's easy to hear the sharp,...
December 2014