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Algae Bloom Brings a Red Tide
An algae called Karenia brevis can bloom into a sea of red when there are...
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What the Megalodon Left Behind
The largest shark ever to exist on this planet, Carcharocles megalodon, could grow...
July 2018
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On the Trail of DNA in the Ocean
DNA is everywhere—it can be found in hair, saliva, blood, bones, feces or even...
July 2018
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Why the Octopus Brain is so Extraordinary
An octopus is a lot brainier than you might imagine considering one of its closest...
Thu, 11/02/2017 - 09:54
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Jellyfish predate dinosaurs. How have they survived so long?
Gelatinous drifters that move in a mesmerizing way, jellyfish are beautiful...
Tue, 09/05/2017 - 09:34
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Glowing Dinoflagellate Meal
Watch as barnacles feed on bioluminescent dinoflagellates. Barnacles are...
Tue, 10/24/2017 - 14:30
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Seagrasses and Light in the Chesapeake Bay
Seagrasses growing on the seafloor of the Chesapeake Bay rely on light to...
Fri, 01/12/2018 - 09:35
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The Weird, Wonderful World of Bioluminescence
“It’s a little appreciated fact that most of the animals in our ocean make...
Wed, 04/18/2018 - 09:37
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Bioluminescence in Art and Science with Edie Widder
Dr. Edie Widder spoke at the National Museum of Natural History as a part of the...
Thu, 02/28/2013 - 15:20
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Sea Grapes: A Google Earth Tour
“Sea grapes” may sound like something Poseidon would snack on, and not a killer...
Fri, 12/16/2011 - 10:16
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The Making of "The Bright Beneath"
Follow an artist from inspiration to installation in this short video. It features...
Tue, 09/06/2011 - 15:32
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National Ice Center Monitors the Arctic and Antarctic
The National Ice Center’s work is focused on ensuring safe and efficient...
Fri, 01/14/2011 - 13:57