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The Smithsonian Marine Collections

A behind the scenes look at the NMNH ocean-related collections and their importance...

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Dolphins Swim in Oily Waters

Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) observed in emulsified oil on April 29,...

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Dislodging the Fossil

Paeleobiologist Dr. Nicholas Pyenson, Curator of Fossil Marine Mammals for the...

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Securing the Fossil

Paeleobiologist Dr. Nicholas Pyenson, Curator of Fossil Marine Mammals for the...

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Painting the Model of Phoenix

A model marker applies paint to the life-size, meticulously detailed model of the...

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Crew Works on Phoenix Model

A crew works on creating a life-size, meticulously detailed model of the North...

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Phoenix and First Calf

In 1996, at age nine, Phoenix has her first calf (North Atlantic right whale #2605)...

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Digging a Trench

Paeleobiologist Dr. Nicholas Pyenson, Curator of Fossil Marine Mammals for the...

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Killer Whales Swimming

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) have something in common with humans: early menopause....

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Elephant Seals Tussle for Territory

Male northern elephant seals face off on the beach by vocalizing through their...

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A Right Whale Named Phoenix

Phoenix swimming with her calf in February 2007 in the Southeast calving grounds...