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Illustration of a giant squid versus a merman.
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From Mermen to Architeuthis, Our Fascination with the Giant Squid

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A clear tomoptorid with many leg-like parapodia photographed on a black background.
Article

Tech Imitates Life: Sneaky Sea Worm Inspires Soft Robots

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The currents of the North Pacific gyre collect trash—mostly bits of microscopic plastic—into what are known as "garbage patches."
Article

Ocean Trash Plaguing Our Sea

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Smithsonian researchers eat a meal in preparation for a fossil excavation
Slideshow

A Squalodontid Success

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A map of the early European whaling site at Hare Harbor in Quebec, Canada
Slideshow

Archaeologists Investigate an Early Whaling Community

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This portrait of William Dampier hangs in London’s National Gallery in recognition of his contribution to natural history.
Article

William Dampier - The Pirate Who Collected Plants

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Rough periwinkles sit on a bed of barnacles.
Slideshow

A Seashore Walk

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A beach clean-up in Malaysia brings young people together to care for their coastline.
Article

How You Can Help the Ocean

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Corals, sponges, and algae are the major components of most coral reef communities as shown in this picture.
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Corals and Coral Reefs

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stony corals among sea fans
Article

Ancient Reefs Reveal Glimpse at Future Oceans

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