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An arrow-worm from the genus Spadella. Alvariño discovered and classified the species Spadella gaetanoi in 1978.
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Ángeles Alvariño: Woman of Many Namesakes

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A walrus sits on top of ice.
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The Cultural Icescapes of the Arctic

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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 point made of Ramah Chert that belonged to the early Eskimo group known as the Groswater Dorset Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center
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Early Eskimo Point

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A diagram of the different soil layers located at Hare Harbor, Quebec in 2008. Wood chips were located at the deepest layer, then whale bone, then codfish bones.
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Underwater Archaeological Stratigraphy

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Although in reality an ichthyosaur and plesiosaur would have likely never battled, this widely shared lithograph by artist, geologist and paleontologist Henry De la Beche even inspired author Jules Verne to pen a similar scene in his book, Journey to the C
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Unearthing History: Mary Anning's Hunt for Prehistoric Ocean Giants

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Illustration of a giant squid versus a merman.
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From Mermen to Architeuthis, Our Fascination with the Giant Squid

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a black and white photo of a woman holding a glass award
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Dr. Marian Pettibone, A Woman of Firsts

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An albatross soars over the ocean.
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Is It Love? Why Some Ocean Animals (Sort Of) Mate For Life

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This portrait of William Dampier hangs in London’s National Gallery in recognition of his contribution to natural history.
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William Dampier - The Pirate Who Collected Plants

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A Chevrolet Mako Corvette
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These Sleek, Sexy Cars Were All Inspired by Fish

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a blue negative of algae
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No Longer Anonymous: Anna Atkins and her Algae

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