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The Secret Life of Plankton

Imagine if a fish at the market could tell you where it came from; what would it...

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Life After Whale (On Whale Falls)

When a whale dies, the story has just begun. The massive carcass sinks to the...

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Sea Lion Sickness

Both humans and sea lions get sick from eating fish and shellfish that have been...

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The Hyper Eyes of Hyperiids: How Some Shrimp-Like Creatures See Light in the Deep Sea

Hyperiid amphipods are small crustaceans related to sand fleas and distantly...

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Mangroves: Photos of Plants and Animals

Mangrove is the name for a tree—and also for a complex ecosystem—that bridges...

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Claws Out: Fiddler Crabs Do Battle

Male fiddler crabs each have a single super-sized claw that they use as a weapon to...