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A raindrop falls into a surface oil slick treated with chemical dispersant.
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After the Oil Spill: Research Projects in the Gulf of Mexico with GoMRI

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During what is known as the Golden Age of Piracy, pirates reaped great rewards—and, if they were caught, faced terrible punishments. Here are some of the most legendary pirates of that time.
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Pirates of the Golden Age

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“On an afternoon dive, I spotted a small group of sweetlips in the current among a shoal of juvenile convict blennies. It took me some time to get close to the fish without spooking them. I took several frames but this one was my favorite because of the
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Ocean Fish Pictures

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Mangrove roots provide an underwater habitat for many marine species.
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Mangroves: Photos of Plants and Animals

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An oceanic whitetip shark swims near a biologist in the Bahamas.
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Spectacular Shark Pictures

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Close-up photograph of translucent coral polyps, showing the symbiotic algae living inside.
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Zooxanthellae and Coral Bleaching

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A clutch bag made from fish skin and decorated with blue floral patterns.
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Fish Skin as Fashion – from Indigenous Knowledge to the Runway

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“Upon returning from the reef after a night dive, I swam toward a bright reflection and came eye-to-eye with this beautiful, curious squid.” -- Nature's Best photographer Charles Viggers.Equipment Used to Capture the Shot: Nikon D700; 105mm ƒ/2.8 lens
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Stunning Squid Pictures

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Underwater Habitats

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The Peninsula Valdes in Argentina was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1999. The site is home to important breeding populations of the endangered southern right whale (Eubalaena australis), southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), and southern sea
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Marine World Heritage Photo Gallery

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A Pontoh pygmy seahorse
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10 Things You Never Knew About Seahorses

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A tiny yellow goby living inside an abandoned can on the seafloor; Suruga Bay, Japan
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Image Gallery: The Perfect Underwater Photo

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