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A Mesozoic Ocean scene
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Ocean Through Time

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Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) live in the warm coastal waters of tropical and subtropical oceans. Adults sometimes eat sponges, salps (floating jelly-like animals), and jellyfish, but they feed mostly on plants, like seagrass and algae. The pigment f
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Meet the Seven Sea Turtle Species

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The 1903 blue whale in the Natural History Museum
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A Century of Whales at the Smithsonian

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This portrait of William Dampier hangs in London’s National Gallery in recognition of his contribution to natural history.
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William Dampier - The Pirate Who Collected Plants

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Three gray fish swim in front of a large coral head.
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Cabo Pulmo Protected Area

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A wave curls near the shore.
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American Spaces

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Orange roughy and various marine species, bycatch, on the deck of a research trawler
Article

Rough Going for Orange Roughy

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Swimmers brave the waters in the shadow of a coal-fired power plant. Coal plants like this one emit CO2 into our atmosphere which is warming the planet and altering the chemistry of the ocean.
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Climate Change

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

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Seafood vendor at historic Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington (USA). The market draws both shoppers and gawkers who come to watch the gregarious crew of fishmongers.
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World Fisheries from Sea to Table

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The Cook islands banknote
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Sharks and Humans: A Love-Hate Story

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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Alaska Sea Grant Fishing for the Future

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