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As we Marsify Earth, software engineer Earthifies Mars

“We are "Marsifying" earth, turning the blue planet into something that is less hospitable to our species,” says Mission Blue founder, Dr. Sylvia Earle.

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Hong Kong Shark Fin Traders Take to the Rooftops

With local criticism against the shark fin trade growing, Hong Kong merchants have taken to the rooftops...

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Mantis Shrimp Smash!

The mantis shrimp packs a powerful punch. The crustacean uses its hammer like claws to smash through mollusk shells and even aquarium glass without getting injured.

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NOAA’s Top Research Achievements of 2012

NOAA scientists advance climate, ocean and atmospheric science in record-setting year.

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Blacktip Reef Sharks Cruise Fiji Reef

As its name suggests, the blacktip reef shark has brilliant black fin tips and is... click to read more.

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Huge Colony of Elusive Flame Shells Discovered off Scotland

A huge colony of an elusive and brightly colored shellfish species has been discovered in coastal waters in the west of Scotland.

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Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates by Susan Middleton

Middleton’s Spineless series effectively tells the story of these spineless creatures that dominate most marine habitats and make up the backbone of life on earth

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Marine Turtle Life Cycle

All species of marine turtles have the same general life cycle. They grow slowly and take decades to reach sexual maturity.

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These DSVs Reveal the Flora and Fauna of Hawaii’s Seas—Also Japanese Subs

The world's oceans cover two-thirds of our planet but we've only explored about ten percent of its depths.

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An Innovative Approach to Saving the Global Oceans Revealed in New Report

As little as US$5 billion in public funds could catalyse action and financial flows to reverse ocean degradation, UNDP-GEF report says

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