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Hawaiian monk seals are among the wildlife found within the Papahānaumokuākea World Heritage Site.
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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
Colorful fishes throng a reef in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
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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
X-ray image of a winghead shark
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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
A spiraled diatom with spines.
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The Ocean Under the Microscope: Images from Nikon Small World

The ocean is so big that it can be easy to forget the microscopic beauty of the...
Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:34
A team of scientists explore the Arctic ocean.
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Under Arctic Ice

Hidden beneath Arctic ice is a world few have ever seen. Take the icy plunge with a...
Tue, 01/04/2011 - 14:48
Henry the Fish is made completely out of colorful plastic that washed up on Oregon beaches.
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Washed Ashore: From Beach Trash to Ocean Art

From a distance, Henry the Fish looks like a typical quirky and colorful sculpture...
Wed, 07/17/2013 - 17:20
Midway Atoll, where these photos were taken, is more than 2,000 miles from the nearest land.
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Laysan Albatrosses’ Plastic Problem

Laysan albatrosses (Phoebastria immutabilis) are incredible birds. They have a...
Fri, 05/10/2013 - 14:47
Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Just Jelly: ecological role of gelatinous zooplankton

In this activity, students will be able to compare and contrast the feeding...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:55
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Jelly Critters: Gelatinous zooplankton

In this activity, students will be able to compare and contrast at least three...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:09
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Prince William's Oily Mess - A Tale of Recovery

How does an ecosystem recover from a major one-time insult such as an oil spill? As...
Sat, 06/05/2010 - 09:55
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Oceans of Energy

Students describe forms of energy found in the ocean and explain how they are used...
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:13
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Wreck Detectives

Students utilize a grid system to document the location of artifacts recovered from...
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:08
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