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Jellyfish predate dinosaurs. How have they survived so long?

Gelatinous drifters that move in a mesmerizing way, jellyfish are beautiful...
Tue, 09/05/2017 - 09:34
A screenshot from the video with oyster farmers in water.
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Farming Oysters Despite Acidic Seas

Bill Taylor, Paul Taylor, Diani Taylor and Brittany Taylor have more in common than...
Wed, 09/13/2017 - 09:59
Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Understanding Sea Level Using Real Data

Students will use graphical data to understand changing sea levels and how they...
Fri, 03/19/2010 - 14:07
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Long Live the Sharks and Rays

Students will learn about adaptations that have helped sharks and rays survive....
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 13:20
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Shark!

Students explore the natural history of sharks and recognize that humans are an...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 13:18
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Sharks: Setting the Record Straight

Often mislabeled as man-eaters, sharks prefer to eat creatures in the sea. Students...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 13:17
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Head to Foot

The lesson begins with a broader introduction on new species discovered around...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 11:48
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A screenshot from the video showing a fiddler crab with a large claw.
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Claws Out: Fiddler Crabs Do Battle

Male fiddler crabs each have a single super-sized claw that they use as a weapon to...
Tue, 09/03/2013 - 16:18
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