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Gyotaku Fish Print

Gyotaku is a traditional form of Japanese art that began as a way for fisherman to...

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Gyotaku Fish Prints

Gyotaku is a traditional form of Japanese art that began as a way for fisherman to...

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First Scientific Illustration of Giant Squid

Published in 1882 by Yale Professor A.E. Verrill, this is the first scientific...

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Rev. Harvey Buys a Giant Squid

In 1874, Reverend Moses Harvey of Newfoundland bought a dead giant squid caught by...

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The Puzzle of Ice Age Americans

Students describe alternative theories for arrival of first humans to come to...

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Why Do We Explore the Ocean?

Students will be able to discuss why scientists believe there are important...

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How Raven Stole the Sun

Students will learn about the legend of the raven in the oral traditions and...

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Unearthing History: Mary Anning's Hunt for Prehistoric Ocean Giants

You may not have realized it, but you’ve been acquainted with Mary Anning since...

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Gyotaku Flounder

Gyotaku is a traditional form of Japanese art that began as a way for fisherman to...

Ángeles Alvariño: Woman of Many Namesakes

Latin names of species may seem boring—a litany of extra-long names in a dead...

From Mermaids to Manatees: the Myth and the Reality

In centuries past, the ocean was thought to be full of krakens, sea serpents, sea...

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From Mermen to Architeuthis, Our Fascination with the Giant Squid

Humans have long been captivated by what we now call the giant squid...