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Illustration of Robotic Glider Evading Fishing Nets
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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
“This shark was cruising low along the reef known as Alcyone. Her left eye was glancing up toward other hammerheads when I took this shot from below.” -- Nature's Best photographer, Alan Studley.

Equipment Used to Capture the Shot: Nikon D300; Tokin
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Ocean Views from Nature's Best Photos

The winners of the 2010 Nature's Best Photography Ocean Views Contest are a...
Thu, 12/23/2010 - 12:40
An underwater photo of a school of jacks and a scuba diver
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Ocean Views Award Winners, 2011

Thanks to a passionate group of fearless ocean photographers, you can stare-down a...
Tue, 06/21/2011 - 15:19
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
The People's Reef--Part of the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef
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The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef

The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef, created by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of...
Thu, 10/14/2010 - 17:10
“In 2010, I became the first photographic artist to ever photograph lava from inside the surf. I waited five years for the conditions to be perfect for this type of shot. First, the lava had to cross the beach where most of the coast is a rugged cliff. T
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Ocean Views 2012 Contest Winners

From Nature's Best Photography Explore the winning photos from the 2012 Nature's...
Tue, 02/12/2013 - 10:10
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
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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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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I, Robot, Can Do That

Students describe and contrast three types of underwater robots. Students discuss...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 18:59
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Call to Arms

Students describe human arm motion, design/construct mechanical arm model that...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 18:52
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Molecular Explorations

Students will be able to explain and carry out a simple process for separating DNA...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 18:25
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