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These deep-sea corals at the Madison-Swanson Marine Reserve are protected, along with the marine life they harbor.
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Protected Deep-sea Corals

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A scientist in a white lab coat stands in laboratory holding a jar of marine specimens.
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Scientist and his Wet Specimens

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A fisherman in Papua New Guinea shows his catch for a ceremonial feast. Communities there are successfully managing their local reefs by observing temporary fishing closures that end in time to celebrate the traditional feast.
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Celebratory Harvest in Papua New Guinea

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Hybrid vehicles combine the best features of ROVs and AUVs.
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Hybrid Underwater Vehicle

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Bignose Fish, a mysterious deep sea creature
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Bignose Fish

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Detail of The Smithsonian Community Crochet Reef
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Detail of The Smithsonian Community Reef

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Photo Spread showing male fish with mouth full of eggs from Citizens of the Sea
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Devoted Dads: Photo Spread from Citizens of the Sea

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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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Dr. Ilka C. “Candy” Feller studies mangroves in the small streams of Panama.
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Dr. Candy Feller Explores Mangroves

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Dive through the zones of the ocean to the deep ocean bottom where many strange species live, and there are many yet to be discovered. Explore them in the Deep Ocean Exploration section.
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ROV Exploring the Deep Ocean

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An adult and juvenile killer whale frolic in the water.
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Killer Whales Swimming

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Walter Adey and the NMNH coral reef tank
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Walter Adey and Coral Reef Tank

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