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Screenshot from "The Whale Acoustic Lab" video showing the side view of a whale underwater.
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The Whale Acoustic Lab

John Hildebrand discusses his research at the Scripps Whale Acoustic Lab on the...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 12:32
Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Haunted by Hurricanes

Hurricanes are powerful storms that can cause devastating damage when they hit the...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 14:03
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Hot, Cold, Fresh, Salty

An observer on the seashore may make the mistake of thinking that all ocean...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 13:39
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Who Moved the Beach?

Coastal erosion is a natural process that sweeps large sections of land out to sea....
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 13:22
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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The Moon Made Me Do It!

Much like rising and setting sun has an impact on life on Earth, the cycle of the...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 13:03
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Ups and Downs

The rise and fall of the ocean tides is a predictable phenomenon influenced by the...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 12:51
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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It’s Sedimentary, My Dear Watson

In this introductory activity, students analyze core sample data to identify...
Mon, 03/15/2010 - 14:56
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Wreck Detectives

Students utilize a grid system to document the location of artifacts recovered from...
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:08
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A team of scientists explore the Arctic ocean.
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Under Arctic Ice

Hidden beneath Arctic ice is a world few have ever seen. Take the icy plunge with a...
Tue, 01/04/2011 - 14:48
A raindrop falls into a surface oil slick treated with chemical dispersant.
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After the Oil Spill: Research Projects in the Gulf of Mexico with GoMRI

The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) was formed as a 10-year independent...
Fri, 01/23/2015 - 13:11
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