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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Treasures in Jeopardy

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A screenshot of a map with links to stories on the side.
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Smithsonian Ocean Optimism Around the World

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The MV Hanse Explorer
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Aboard the MV Hanse Explorer

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The deepest point on earth is the Mariana Trench.
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Mariana Trench

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A pair of sea butterflies float in the Arctic ocean.
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Searching for the Ocean Acidification Signal

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The Sant Ocean Hall is the National Museum of Natural History's largest exhibit, providing visitors with a unique and breathtaking introduction to the majesty of the ocean
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Celebrating the Ocean With New Museum Exhibits

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After ocean scientists sort deep-sea coral samples into their different types, they measure and photograph the specimens.
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Studying Deep-Sea Corals

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A variety of corals cling to Manning Seamount, just off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
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Seamounts, A Deep-Sea Habitat

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A rendering of an underwater marine scene depicting life ~145-65 million years ago, when rudist clams were the major reef builders.
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Long Before Coral, Mollusks Built the Ocean's Reefs

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Cleaning up abandoned fishing nets
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Upcycled Ocean Plastic

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The Curasub departs for a deep sea dive, up to 1,000 feet off the island of Curaçao, where this sub is located.
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A Voyage of Discovery to Inner Space

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This autonomous operated vehicle will map areas of seafloor earthquakes.
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Launch of an Autonomous Benthic Explorer

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