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Flippers, Jawbones, and Blowholes: Marine Specimens Inspire Artists
Rachel Caauwe was one of a dozen artists who spent a recent Saturday sketching...
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Summer Beach Reads
Memorial Day is nearly upon us. We thought it'd be a good time to think about our...
May 2011
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Siberian Yupik Eskimo Skin Boat
Skin boats were vital for survival of Arctic sea mammal hunters who had to navigate...
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How do Humpback Whales Feed?
The activity covers feeding behaviors of humpback whales. It also teaches how...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 15:16
Citizens of the Sea
The incredible variety of marine life—in numbers, body form, behavior, and...
July 2010
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Blue Shark
Named for the radiant blue color on its back and sides, the blue shark (Prionace...
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Ad for Whale Baleen Umbrellas
Whale baleen, the stiff bristly mouthparts that sieve small prey from the water,...
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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....
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Grey Seal Strikes a Pose
A Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) poses in the waters off Acadia National Park in...
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Native Knowledge of the Narwhal
The narwhal is an elusive mammal. During the winter months they feed in the deep...
March 2020
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Still Blue After a Century of Ocean Science and Exploration
This year marks 100 years since the National Museum of Natural History opened its...
September 2010
Marine Snow: A Staple of the Deep
Snow on land can make some people grumpy, but the magical-looking flakes and a...
January 2013