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Coral Reefs Changing Over Time

How do we know what coral reefs looked like hundreds of years ago? Often times, we...

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The Last Wild Places In the Ocean Webcast

The ocean is not as natural as it once was. Where there used to be large predators...

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Mangroves

Mangroves are survivors. With their roots submerged in water, mangrove trees thrive...

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Seagrass and Seagrass Beds

Seagrasses are found in shallow salty and brackish waters in many parts of the...

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Backbone of Biodiversity at Risk

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains the...

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Zooxanthellae and Coral Bleaching

Tiny plant-like organisms called zooxanthellae live in the tissues of many animals,...

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Green Turtle in Seagrass

Adult green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) spend most of their time grazing in...

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Cuttlefish in Seagrass Bed

Squids, octopuses and cuttlefish, such as this Australian Giant Cuttlefish (Sepia...

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Coral Goby Cleans Coral

One of the first signs of a sick coral reef is seaweed creeping across...

Lesson Plan

In Hot Water

This lesson combines Life Science and Investigation State Standards as it builds on...

Personal Perspectives

Exploring a Unique Biodiversity Hotspot In the Gulf of Maine

Cashes Ledge is a wild, special place in the heart of the Gulf of Maine. This...

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Stinkin' Seaweed Makes Tasty Food for Coastal Animals

Most people try to avoid rotting kelp at the beach. The feeling of a floating piece...