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One of ten robots that examined an area of 800 cubic kilometers in northern Monterey Bay, over the course of 24 days, in 2006.
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Slocum Glider

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On August 23, 2011 a 5.8 earthquake emanated from the little-known Central Virginia Seismic Zone. The epicenter was near Mineral, VA, but the tremor shook homes, schools, and office buildings in Washington, DC and beyond. In this brief video, Smithsonian e
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Demonstrating an Earthquake's Seismic Waves

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green and red pom poms adorn a decorator crab
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Decorator Crab Dressed for the Holiday Season

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The sun sets over Sanur in Bali, Indonesia during low tide.
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Sunset in Bali, Indonesia

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A white crabeater seal resting on an iceberg.
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Crabeater Seal

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Pile of Plastic Trash
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Plastic Trash Looms

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Students Work on Channel Island Map Project
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Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary Map Project

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A scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) at Isla del Coco, Costa Rica.
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Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

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Fire fighting ships surround the burning Deepwater Horizon oil rig, shooting water at it to put out the flames.
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Deepwater Horizon Fire

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A student participates in shoreline survey in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
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Student Assists with Shore Survey

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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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Christine, the Ocean Portal Community Manager wants to hear from you. Please leave a comment, send us an email, or use the feedback module to let her know what you think of the site.
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The OP Community Manager

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