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Hot, Cold, Fresh, Salty

An observer on the seashore may make the mistake of thinking that all ocean...

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Ups and Downs

The rise and fall of the ocean tides is a predictable phenomenon influenced by the...

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A New Ocean Zone Described with the Help of a Submersible

Beneath vibrant coral reefs, but above the lightless depths of the sea, lies the...

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Mangrove Forest

Mangroves are trees and shrubs that aren’t necessarily closely related to one...

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Floating Propagules

After mangrove flowers are pollinated the plants produce seeds that immediately...

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Mangrove Forest Diversity

A mangrove forest is categorized into five types of forest-based upon its...

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Mangroves of the World

Mangroves grow in sheltered tropical and subtropical coastal areas across the...

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Mangrove Sunset

Mangrove trees are flooded every day as the tides flow in and out. ...

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Forests of Plenty

With an estimated worth of 1,648 billion dollars, mangroves are important...

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Sundarbans from Space

The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage site at the mouth of the Ganges,...

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Mangrove Seedlings

A plot of land recently seeded with young mangroves. ...

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Mangrove Hummingbird

Mangrove hummingbirds rely on the sweet nectar from the Pacific mangrove. This rare...