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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

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Penguins: Popularity, Peril and Poop
Penguins are odd birds. For one, they cannot fly (but they are amazing swimmers),...
Fri, 08/11/2017 - 09:34

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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

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

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

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Laysan Albatross with a Chick
The Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) breeds mainly in Hawaii and other...
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Magellanic Penguin Parent and Chick
A parent Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) sits with its big chick....
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Gentoo Penguin Mother and Chick
A gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) mother stands with her chick in Antarctica....
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Band-rumped Storm-petrels
Band-rumped Storm-petrels (Oceanodroma castro) are quite a bit larger and heavier...
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