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A wave curls near the shore.
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The Importance of a Wave

Large waves are a draw for surfers, scientists and spectators alike to locations...
Home is where the hull is: Since the dawn of seafaring, humankind has had to deal with pesky creatures, such as barnacles, that “foul” ship hulls and boat propellers like this one.
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No Fouling Around

Since the dawn of seafaring, humankind has had to deal with the pesky creatures...
December 2010

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