Colorful illustrations of ocean invertebrates from Ernst Haeckel.

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When Art Meets Science: The Hyberbolic Crochet Coral Reef

A piece of the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef exhibit.

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Making Science Sing: The Longest Time (Coral Triangle Edition)

Corals, sponges, and algae are the major components of most coral reef communities as shown in this picture.