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How to Survive an Oil Spill: Oyster Edition
Oysters are powerhouses of water filtration. In a single day, one oyster can filter...
December 2018

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Not Just Another Fuzzy Face
Who hasn’t grinned at the sight of a sea otter floating on its back while...
May 2017

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Unearthing History: Mary Anning's Hunt for Prehistoric Ocean Giants
You may not have realized it, but you’ve been acquainted with Mary Anning since...
March 2016

Personal Perspectives
Spirals in Time: A Walk at the Seashore
When I set out to write a book about mollusks (called Spirals in Time), I wasn't...
July 2015

Personal Perspectives
Bacteria on Whale Skin Tell a Tale of Health and Sickness
Whales swimming in the ocean are never really alone. Even if one swims by itself...
March 2014

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How Sea Slugs Steal the Defenses of Their Prey
Not all slugs (snails without shells) are slimy brown pests found in your backyard...
January 2014

Personal Perspectives
The Design of a Beautiful Weapon
This summer, many of you have likely enjoyed feasting on crabs, be they blue,...
September 2013

Personal Perspectives
Searching for Cancer Drugs in the Ocean
Ever since fourth grade I’ve wanted to explore the creatures and landscapes of...
August 2011

Young Voices
An Intern Explores Ocean Careers
I’m a high school student interested in pursuing marine science. I have loved the...
August 2011

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This Flu Season, Thank a Horseshoe Crab
Fever. Aching muscles. Coughing. Sniffling. It’s flu season. Have you had your...
November 2010

Personal Perspectives
Five Questions with Nancy Rabalais, Tracking Dead Zones In the Gulf
The Gulf of Mexico is known for one of the world's largest “dead zones"—areas...
March 2015