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After the Japanese tsunami in 2011 over 280 Japanese species floated to the West Coast of the United States on marine debris. 
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Invasive Species Hitch a Ride on Tsunami Debris

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A light brown gecko with medium brown markings, standing on a dead and weathered tree trunk.
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Island Leaf-Toed Gecko

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stony corals among sea fans
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Ancient Reefs Reveal Glimpse at Future Oceans

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a flounder blends into the sandy seafloor
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Fish Fins that can Taste

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An adult coho salmon swimming.
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Coho Salmon

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An image of a giant anemone with yellow-tipped white tentacles.
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Giant Anemone

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Dr. Candy Feller standing knee deep in a mangrove forest.
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Dr. Candy Feller in the Field

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Rhabdosoma’s uncommon eye arrangement allows the animal to see 360 degrees.
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360-Degree Eyesight

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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Caution! Do Not Bleach

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Major Stede Bonnet on a ship, shown in an engraved print
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Major Stede Bonnet

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Pirate William Dampier's shipboard artist carefully recorded the species that Dampier found new and unusual.
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Australian Fish and Cuttlefish

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Dead sharks caught in fish net.
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Sharks caught in nets

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