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A blue shark, with a copepod attached to its dorsal fin, coasts through waters near New England.

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Blue Shark

Named for the radiant blue color on its back and sides, the blue shark (Prionace...

In 2011, storms and lack of ice-cover due to a warmer winter climate resulted in hundreds of seal pups being washed up on the shore of Prince Edward Island. Like many, this young seal faced an uncertain future. See more Nature's Best Photos.

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Harp Seal, Prince Edward Island National Park, Canada

Harp seals are protected in the United States by the Marine Mammal Protection Act....

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

a scan of a louse

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Walrus Lice

The Echinophthiriidae are a family of lice that infect seals, sea lions,...