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Clever Measures Track Fishing Pressures

Imagine taking a few measurements from a freshly caught fish and from that small...

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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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A New Ocean Zone Described with the Help of a Submersible

Beneath vibrant coral reefs, but above the lightless depths of the sea, lies the...

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Sea Creatures from the Deep: A Video by National Geographic and the Census of Marine Life

The Census of Marine Life - a ten-year effort by scientists from...

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Scientists Catalog Life on the Island of Moorea

Welcome to Moorea, a tiny, isolated island in the middle of the vast Pacific....

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Mangroves

Mangroves are survivors. With their roots submerged in water, mangrove trees thrive...

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Seagrass and Seagrass Beds

Seagrasses are found in shallow salty and brackish waters in many parts of the...

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Biodiversity in the Baltic Sea

In the spring of 2011, a research crew from Oceana spent two months in the...

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Bizarre and Beautiful Coral Reef Animals

From parrotfish that cover themselves in a blanket of their own mucus to tiny pygmy...

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Are You My Mommy?

Human infants often already resemble their parents. Visitors coo, "Oh, she has your...

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Emperor Angelfish

The rich colors of emperor angelfish make them a vibrant version of royalty. They...