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On the Trail of DNA in the Ocean

DNA is everywhere—it can be found in hair, saliva, blood, bones, feces or even...

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Discover Deep-sea Corals in Maine

Scientists with NOAA Fisheries discovered deep-sea coral gardens in relatively...

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Aleutian Islands Deep-Sea Corals

In this brief video clip from NOAA, catch a glimpse of the startling beauty and...

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Lionfish on the Loose

The majestic and highly predatory red lionfish (Pterois volitans), native to the...

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Blue-spotted Stingray

The blue-spotted stingray (Taeniura lymma) doesn’t like to be covered in sand...

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Australia's 1.2 Million Mile Marine Reserve

In November 2012, Australia began protecting a huge swath of its ocean from...

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Primnoid Coral

The branches of a primnoid coral in the genus Calyptrophora provide a habitat for...

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Deep-Sea Corals Worldwide

This map shows where some of the most significant species of deep-sea corals are...

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A Tale of Deep Corals

Students describe and explain the two hypotheses for the frequent occurrence of...

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Corrosion to Corals

Students will be able to describe galvanic exchange and explain how this process...

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Treasures in Jeopardy

Students will be able to compare and contrast deep-sea coral reefs with their...

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Caution! Do Not Bleach

Students learn why coral reefs are important, and what possible explanations are...