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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...

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Bringing the Western Flyer, and History, Back to Life

As a first year graduate student in marine biology, I shared a large office with...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The Design of a Beautiful Weapon

This summer, many of you have likely enjoyed feasting on crabs, be they blue,...

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Ray Bradbury and the Sea

Today Ray Bradbury died. It might seem strange that I'm writing about Bradbury here...

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Searching for Cancer Drugs in the Ocean

Ever since fourth grade I’ve wanted to explore the creatures and landscapes of...

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An Intern Explores Ocean Careers

I’m a high school student interested in pursuing marine science. I have loved the...