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Two men each hold a ceramic vessel at the archaeological excavation
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Ceramic Pottery Recovered from Early Whaling Community

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A paraglider flies over the ocean
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Trichodesmium

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a graphic depicting the four species of puffins
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What do the Puffins Look Like?

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A scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) at Isla del Coco, Costa Rica.
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Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

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The OP Community Manager

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On a healthy coral reef, fish (as well as many other organisms) thrive. Not only are reefs beautiful, but they are also critical to ocean health and human livelihoods.
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Healthy Coral Head

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Much of the plastic comes from litter on land, which washes down storm drains and eventually makes it to the ocean. Some bits are from fishing nets and lines discarded by fishing boats.
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Laysan Albatrosses’ Plastic Problem 7

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Fringing mangroves in Belize killed were smothered and killed by dredge material.
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Dredge Material Kills Mangroves

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a group of ichthyosaurs swims at the ocean's surface
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Ichthyosaur Nursery

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Ichthyologist (ik-thee-OL-uh-gist): a scientist who studies fish.
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Ichthyologist

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A privateer was a seaman with a license from his country's government to attack enemy ships. The government usually got a share of the profits.
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Privateer definition

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Oil leaks from cars and other vehicles contribute to ocean pollution.
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Oil Leak on Roadway

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