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A researcher holds a maritime archaic point made of ramah chert that was found at Hare Harbor in Quebec, Canada in 2011
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Ancient Maritime Archaic Indian Point

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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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Smithsonian scientists race the tide the excavate an ancient whale fossil entombed in rock
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Fossil Whale Found, Excavated, Jacketed, and Returned to STRI!

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Two clams, a mussel, an oyster, on a bed of algae
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Shellfish for Dinner: More than just Clams and Oysters

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Sea otters floating on the surface of the ocean.
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Not Just Another Fuzzy Face

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A large red research vessel among icy waters and snowy mountains
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Shipboard Life in the Antarctic

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Grey reef sharks are among the most versatile and tough predators on a Pacific coral reef, but they are also among the most vulnerable species, as they are threatened by wasteful fishing practices like shark finning.
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Where the Shark and the Snapper Roam

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Blue whale skull being installed at National Museum of Natural History.
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When Did Today’s Whales Get So Big?

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Two new species of sea stars were discovered in the deep sea: Paulasterias tyleri (on the left) in a North Pacific hydrothermal vent community, and Paulasterias mcclaini (on the right) in the deep sea off the coast of Antarctica.
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The Discovery of Two Extreme Sea Stars

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"Break On Through" was taken by Wendy Wolf at California's Pfeiffer Beach. This photo was a winning selection in the Portraits of Planet Ocean Flickr contest.
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Break On Through

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A whale size comparison chart
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What is the Largest Whale? A Cetacea Size Comparison Chart.

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Red hot magma and ash erupt from an underwater volcano.
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An Underwater Volcanic Eruption

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