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Marine Parasites: Crazy…and Really Cool!
Marine parasites may be small in size, but they can be present in very high numbers...
December 2012

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Parasitic Worms in a Fish
The whitish spots on this fish are individual parasitic trematode worms. Trematodes...
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Blue Shark
Named for the radiant blue color on its back and sides, the blue shark (Prionace...
Personal Perspectives
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish
All over the world, people have been witnessing gigantic blooms of tens of...
November 2010

Personal Perspectives
Acrobatic Blue Whales Do the Twist While Feeding
I have a vivid childhood memory of sitting under the Blue Whale model hanging in...
January 2013

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Celebrating Marine Moms
The ocean is home to many moms of all shapes and sizes: from charismatic polar...
Wed, 04/24/2013 - 17:29

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Not Just Another Fuzzy Face
Who hasn’t grinned at the sight of a sea otter floating on its back while...
May 2017

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Endangered Ocean Animals
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law on December 28, 1973 by...
Mon, 12/02/2013 - 14:00

Six Ways to See Ocean Ocean Bioluminescence
Whether it’s the winter dance of the Northern Lights or the summertime glow of...
June 2015

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Bioluminescence
You may have seen the sparkle of fireflies on a summer’s night. The fireflies...
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Cephalopods
A highly intelligent group of ocean dwelling creatures, the living cephalopods...
Personal Perspectives
Little Critters that tell a BIG Story: Benthic Foraminifera and the Gulf Oil Spill
You are not alone if you don’t know what forams (short for foraminifera) are, so...
June 2014