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In the early 1990s, the annual commercial harvest of Atlantic Bluefin tuna doubled.
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Commercial Catch of Atlantic Tuna

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Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) nest in a mangrove in Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands.
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Pelican Nest in Mangroves

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Dr. Nancy Knowlton leads the Smithsonian’s effort to educate the public about the ocean.
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Dr. Nancy Knowlton

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Arching mangrove roots help keep trunks upright in soft sediments at water’s edge.
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Mangrove Support System

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Back at the lab, researchers sort the fish specimens they gathered in the field.
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Sorting a Fish Station

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Wooden painted fish on a school fence.
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Chinook Salmon: One Species at a Time

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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 (1651-1715)

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Each year, thousands of local teachers join us for Smithsonian Teachers’ Night.
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Teacher's Night Logo

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Arrow crabs are small, spider-like crabs that live on coral reefs.(CLICK IMAGE TO OPEN SLIDESHOW WITH MORE WINNING PHOTOS FROM THE CONTEST)
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Selections from the Brian Skerry Flickr Contest WInners

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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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How Raven Stole the Sun

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Madison Stewart, known to many simply as “shark girl,” is an inspiring young woman with a passion to protect the creatures most people fear: sharks. She’s been diving with sharks since the age of twelve. Here she is feeding a group of Caribbean reef
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Shark Girl: Changing Shark Fear to Fascination

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A sunset over Boston Harbor.
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Signs of a Recovering Harbor

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