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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...
Overfishing is leading to an abundance of less desirable species like jellyfish.
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Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

 All over the world, people have been witnessing gigantic blooms of tens of...
November 2010
A polar bear and its cub in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.
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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
Hawaiian monk seals are among the wildlife found within the Papahānaumokuākea World Heritage Site.
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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
A photo of a squid using bioluminescence to hide in the deep sea.
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Bioluminescence

 You may have seen the sparkle of fireflies on a summer’s night. The fireflies...
Two octopuses sitting underwater highlight the different textures the animals can take on.
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Cephalopods

 A highly intelligent group of ocean dwelling creatures, the living cephalopods...