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Backbone of Biodiversity at Risk
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains the...
Thu, 10/28/2010 - 19:01
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Robotic Ocean Explorer
This is the world’s first unmanned, underwater robot—or “glider”—to cross...
Wed, 12/08/2010 - 12:08
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Archaeologists Investigate an Early Whaling Community
For over a decade, Smithsonian Arctic Archaeologist, William Fitzhugh, has been...
Mon, 09/12/2011 - 12:32
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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...
Fri, 12/04/2009 - 14:05
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X-Rays of Fish Reveal Diversity
Scientists in the Division of Fishes at the Smithsonian's National Museum of...
Thu, 12/17/2009 - 18:00
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Endangered Ocean Animals
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law on December 28, 1973 by...
Mon, 12/02/2013 - 14:00
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A Tale of a Right Whale
Suspended at the center of the Sant Ocean Hall is a life-size model of a North...
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 15:58
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Meet the Seven Sea Turtle Species
There are seven species of sea turtles, which are marine reptiles that need to...
Fri, 05/10/2013 - 12:56
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A Trip South to Antarctica’s Ross Sea
The Ross Sea, a 1.9 million square mile (3.6 million square km) stretch of ocean...
Mon, 06/10/2013 - 11:37
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Pirates of the Golden Age
Meet seven of the most fearsome pirates from the Golden Age of Piracy. Like...
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 12:34
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From Mermen to Architeuthis, Our Fascination with the Giant Squid
Humans have long been captivated by what we now call the giant squid...
Fri, 12/04/2009 - 12:28
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A Kayak's Origin Story
Kayaks are known for their superior design as a small watercraft. The combination...
Tue, 12/29/2020 - 16:38