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Penguin Colony Survives Glacier Break

Researchers find elusive colony of emperor penguins in eastern Antarctica.

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Photo of the Day: Monuriki Island

This photo was taken on the beach of Monuriki Island, Fiji — a small, uninhabited island within a group of islands known as the Mamanucas.

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Spawning Coral Monitored for Effects of Climate Change

As waters warm, researchers keep a wary eye on reef life cycles.

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Photo of the Day: Male Galapagos Sea Lion

The Galapagos sea lion, Zalophus wollebaeki, is found in the Galapagos Archipelago.

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Open-Source Ocean: Testing the Effects of Acidification on Marine Ecosystems

For the past seven years, engineers and scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have been trying to solve a complicated chemistry problem.

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Photo of the Day: A Porbeagle Shark

A Porbeagle shark, Lamna nasus.

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ICCAT Follows Scientific Advice and Adopts Measures to Conserve Iconic Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

At the conclusion of their week-long meeting in Agadir, 48 member governments of ICATT adopted positive measures that will help conserve the iconic Atlantic bluefin tuna.

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Two-thirds of Marine Species Remain Unknown

According to a thorough new analysis, between one-third and two-thirds of the species that live in the world’s ocean have yet to be named and described.

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American Samoa Ends Shark Fin Trade and Shark Fishing in Coastal Waters

American Samoa, a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean, implemented a series of measures this week to protect sharks within its waters.

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Gamers Take Note: A Next Generation Simulation Game Takes You Underwater

Cascade Game Foundry (CGF), a Seattle-based game development studio, has released a new downloadable game that enables players of all ages to experience the beauty, mystery, and serenity of scuba diving.

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