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Life After Whale (On Whale Falls)

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Bacteria Live in the Titanic Wreck

The Titanic's sinking around 100 years ago created a new underwater habitat for...

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Strapped in to a harness on the back deck of a 230-foot research vessel off the...

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If you are a bird watcher you have probably heard of the Christmas Bird Count. The...

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Alaska Vulnerable to Invasive Species from Warmer Waters

Alaska’s pristine coastline is ripe for an influx of invasive marine species such...

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Snow on land can make some people grumpy, but the magical-looking flakes and a...