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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Just Jelly: ecological role of gelatinous zooplankton

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A stingray swims in an Australian marine reserve.
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Australia's 1.2 Million Mile Marine Reserve

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The Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve site in France was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1983. The site's vegetation is an outstanding example of scrubland. Seagulls, cormorants, and sea eagles can be found here, while the clear waters, with their islets and inaccessible caves, host a rich and diverse marine life.
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Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve, France

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Plastic bottles and other marine debris cover a rocky beach in Curacao.
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Ocean Trash: Marine Debris From Shore to Sea

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A screenshot of some of Smithsonian's marine story windows in Google Earth
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What Lives in the Gulf of Mexico? Exploring Marine Collections on Google Earth

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Nancy Knowlton stands with her arms crossed in front of the ocean.
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How to Be a Scientist: Careers in Marine Biology

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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Realms of the Arctic Ocean: pelagic, benthic and sea ice

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A wave curls near the shore.
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American Spaces

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Marine Ecologist Jeremy Jackson
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Marine Ecologist Jeremy Jackson Discusses Oil Spills

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A student uses a marker to decorate a reusable lunch bag with ocean creatures
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Teaching Your Students About Marine Debris: a Classroom Activity

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Aegina, a type of jellyfish, swims through the water.
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The Surprising Elegance of Midwater Sea Life

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A screenshot from the video in the Cabo Pulmo protected area.
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Cabo Pulmo - A Marine Reserve Threatened By Tourism

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