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The iSimangaliso Wetland Park site in South Africa was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1999. Wind and water continue to shape the site’s diverse landforms: coral reefs, long sandy beaches, coastal dunes, lake systems, swamps, and extensive ree
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iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa

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Two ARMS sit on the ocean floor.
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Picture of ARMS in Papua New Guinea

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A Cirraturlid worm swims in the open ocean.
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Why I Love Polychaetes

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A variety of organisms make their home on this tropical coral reef in Indonesia.
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Live from the Field: Bali, Indonesia

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The Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems site in France was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2008. The site features an exceptional diversity of coral and fish species and a continuum of habitats from mangroves to se
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Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems, France

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A pink sea cucumber covered in small spike-like protrusions.
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Sea Cucumber: One Species at a Time

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Forams are tiny single-celled organisms.
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Trials and Tribulations with Contamination

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A fisherman in Papua New Guinea shows his catch for a ceremonial feast. Communities there are successfully managing their local reefs by observing temporary fishing closures that end in time to celebrate the traditional feast.
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Celebratory Harvest in Papua New Guinea

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The Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) SeaBed is about to be deployed.
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Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

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A map of NOAA's 13 marine protected areas
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40 Years of National Marine Sanctuaries

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World Oceans Day 2012 - Live Webcast

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Beautiful crab water colors
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Trapezia Crabs Watercolors

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