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Fish on a Farm

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Gulfcast - A Treadmill for Mahi-Mahi

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Dispersants: The Lesser of Two Evils

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Dr. Cynthia Smith: Close Encounters with Dolphins

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Illustration from video showing whales and fish underwater near an oil rig.
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The Adventures of Zack and Molly: Part 3

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In this painting, a giant squid engages in a struggle for survival with a sperm whale.
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The Mystery of Ambergris

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a flounder blends into the sandy seafloor
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Fish Fins that can Taste

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This map shows the localities represented by the Gulf of Mexico collection of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History.
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Map of Gulf of Mexico Collection

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Photo collage of six species of invertebrates.
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Invertebrates from the Gulf of Mexico

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The weedy sea dragon male can hold around 250 eggs in his pouch.
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The Dragon of the Sea

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The blue lined octopus can be deadly, so it is best to stay away.
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The Dangerous Blue Octopus

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