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Celebratory Harvest in Papua New Guinea

A fisherman in Papua New Guinea shows his catch for a ceremonial feast. Communities...

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Fresh Shellfish for Sale

A local woman sells live shellfish from her boat in Halong Bay, Vietnam....

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Unloading the Day’s Catch

Senegalese fishermen unload their catch. Traditional fishing has been a critical...

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Catching Salmon

Fish spears and fish weirs—fish traps placed in rivers—are traditional ways of...

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Salmon Skin Mittens

Crafted from the skins of salmon, these mittens are naturally waterproof. They kept...

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Feasting Bowl

With an abundance of salmon, early hunting and foraging societies were transformed...

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Ocean Symbols in Ceremonial Art

Decorated ceremonial regalia—like this eagle claw holding a salmon, and the...

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40 Years of National Marine Sanctuaries

In 1872, the United States did something remarkable. We set aside one of our...

Naturally Resilient

Coral Reefs Can Recover From Disasters. How Can We Save Them From Us? Bikini...