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When water conditions deteriorate, the rivulus fish can live temporarily out of water.
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Rivulus Fish

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These Smithsonian field stations enable scientists worldwide to conduct long-term studies on mangrove ecosystems.
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Description of Smithsonian Field Stations

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Sea lions generate thrust, or forward propulsion, by bringing their fore-flippers together in big sweeping motions called “claps.”  When a sea lion “claps,” it stretches its flippers out to the sides and sweeps them down. Then it tucks its flippe
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Aquatic Locomotion of a Sea Lion

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On coral reefs fish are important links in the food chain that sustains higher-order predators (including humans) and keeps everything in balance.
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Black Axil Chromis on a Coral Reef

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A C-130 Hercules from the Air Force Reserve Command deploys dispersant into the Gulf of Mexico May 5, 2010, as part of the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill response effort.
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Dispersant Deployed From The Air

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Gulf Coast of Florida tidal flats exposed by an early morning low tide.
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Low Tide on the Gulf Coast

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Photo of a man holding totoaba a vaquita caught in a net underneath.
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Vaquitas as Bycatch

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two veterinarians listen to a dolphins heart next to a dock
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Navy Dolphin

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shallow pans carved out of the sea coast create many pools with a seascape in the background
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The Salt Pans

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Sea Slug
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Stunning Sea Slug

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A close-up image of the face of a whitemouth moray eel.
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Whitemouth Moray Eel

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Beating Cilia of Comb Jelly Combs
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Sea Gooseberry Larva

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