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This is one of about 200 species of moray eels that live in tropical and subtropical coral reefs.
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The Revealing Nature of Eel Faces

Eels have an endearing smile. For Dr. Vinicius Espíndola their smile is the center...
August 2021
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Corals to Communication: Nancy Knowlton’s Success Focusing on the Imminent

Midsummer 1980 saw one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in...
August 2021
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When Killer Whales Hunt the King of Salmon

In the Pacific Northwest of the United States there is a population of killer...
July 2021
a neon purple jellyfish
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Live Jellyfish Make Splash in Marine Education

The ocean holds incredible biodiversity like vibrantly colored sea slugs and...
June 2021
an upside down jellyfish
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Tracking Down Ocean Species On the Go Using eDNA

On a balmy Florida Keys day in May 2018, Cheryl Ames, a research collaborator at...
April 2021
scientist Drew-Baker reads a book by her microscope
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Saving Nori

As an island nation, Japan and its culture are heavily influenced by the sea. It...
April 2021
Bright bubblegum coral sits on a brown, hard substrate.
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Optimism in the Deep Sea - Connecting Corals, Museums, and Ocean Managers

The deep-sea is a treasure trove of resources. Diverse ecosystems cozy up next to...
June 2020
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A Bacterium's Super Powers

In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in April 2010, photos of pelicans,...
June 2020
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Smithsonian Ocean Optimism Around the World

Take a journey across the world and discover why there is still hope for the...
April 2020
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Navigating the Waters with Micronesian Stick Charts

When islands and atolls only rise a few feet above sea level, it is difficult to...
April 2020
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Get Your Ocean Fix From Home

Even without a trip to the beach or an aquarium, you can still observe ocean...
March 2020
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Native Knowledge of the Narwhal

The narwhal is an elusive mammal. During the winter months they feed in the deep...
March 2020

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