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A fisherman in Papua New Guinea shows his catch for a ceremonial feast. Communities there are successfully managing their local reefs by observing temporary fishing closures that end in time to celebrate the traditional feast.
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Celebratory Harvest in Papua New Guinea

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In Egypt, Dr. Jean-Daniel Stanley of the Smithsonian studies submerged ancient settlements.
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Underwater Archaeology

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Pirate captain Bartholomew Roberts in his finery.
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Captain Bartholomew Roberts

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Illustrations of fish and crab from New Guinea
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New Guinea Fish and Crab

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Pirate captain Bartholomew Roberts dressed in embroidered coats and hats with feathered plumes, like an elegant gentleman.
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Portrait of Bartholomew Roberts

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Major Stede Bonnet on a ship, shown in an engraved print
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Major Stede Bonnet

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Engraving of pirate Captain Henry Morgan
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Henry Morgan

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A giant squid attacks a boat in a painting.
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Giant Squid Myth

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As soon as Dampier set foot in Australia, he began making observations and collecting specimens of plants, which he carefully pressed between the pages of books to be studied by the “ingenious” and “curious” upon his return to England. As Dampier conducted his investigations, his artist made detailed sketches like these.
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Discoveries in Australia and New Guinea

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a black and white photo of a woman holding a glass award
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Pettibone and an Award

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Pirates divide up the riches they plundered. Most pirates abided by their own codes of conduct, and life aboard pirate ships was more democratic than that on naval ships of the time. Watch a slide show about legendary pirates from the Golden Age of Pirates.
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Pyle's "The Sacking of Panama"

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Pirates Ann Bonny and Mary Read shown in men's clothes
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Ann Bonny and Mary Read

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