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Two sea lions interact amongst schools of small fish.
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Seal and Sea Lion Pictures

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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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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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X-ray image of a winghead shark
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X-Rays of Fish Reveal Diversity

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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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A bright red sea anemone clings to rocks underwater.
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Blue on the Big Screen

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Phoenix the right whale diving in North Atlantic.
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A Tale of a Right Whale

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“In 2010, I became the first photographic artist to ever photograph lava from inside the surf. I waited five years for the conditions to be perfect for this type of shot. First, the lava had to cross the beach where most of the coast is a rugged cliff. T
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Ocean Views 2012 Contest Winners

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These Smithsonian field stations enable scientists worldwide to conduct long-term studies on mangrove ecosystems.
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Slideshow: Smithsonian Research Stations

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Students of the Alaska SeaLife Center delegation.
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Teens Take Action on the Ocean & Climate

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A map of the early European whaling site at Hare Harbor in Quebec, Canada
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Archaeologists Investigate an Early Whaling Community

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A Pontoh pygmy seahorse
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10 Things You Never Knew About Seahorses

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