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The Wandering Fur Seal

During the winter and spring months, tagged fur seals migrate thousands of miles in...

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Mangroves: Photos of Plants and Animals

Mangrove is the name for a tree—and also for a complex ecosystem—that bridges...

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Humpback Whales Going After Herring

"For the last few years, Norwegian herring have migrated to coastal waters outside...

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Ancient Sea Cow Vertebra

A fossil vertebra that a Smithsonian researcher's mother found while prospecting in...

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Walrus Rests on Ice

Walruses use sea ice as platforms on which to nurse their young and launch their...

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North Atlantic Right Whale Territory

North Atlantic right whales migrate seasonally between calving and feeding grounds...

Lesson Plan

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Activity Book

This book is filled with activities about the humpback whales of the Hawaiian...

Lesson Plan

Collision Course

Students analyze maps of shipping lanes and whale sightings to devise a new...