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

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The vicious "killer shrimp."
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Rough Reputation: Are Invasive Species All Bad?

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Two octopuses sitting underwater highlight the different textures the animals can take on.
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Octopuses and Squids

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A map of the U.S. and Canada is colored to show the areas of the U.S. that expect higher or lower precipitation. The northwest and northeast are brown to show reduced precipitation, while most of the southwest and southeast are blue to indicate higher precipitation.
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El Niño Explained: Understanding the Forces Shaping 2023-24 Winter Weather 

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A large, white jellyfish floats through murky water
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Ghosts of the Ocean: Explaining Marine Life Devoid of Color

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an orange coral at the bottom of the ocean
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A Fantastic Journey: From the Seafloor to the Museum Collection

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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Oyster Disease

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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Hydrothermal Vent Food Web

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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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A Reef of Your Own

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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Coral Conservation

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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Symbiosis and Coral Anatomy

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