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marine biology

the lush Antarctic seafloor
Mapping the colorful and diverse creatures of the Antarctic seas
Eating a mussel
Science
To understand climate change, look at it from a mussel’s perspective
Kelp forest
Environment
How a determined marine biologist and volunteers saved a giant kelp forest off California’s coast
Scientists holds the arms of a colossal squid as they examine the squid at a national museum facility in Wellington, New Zealand.
Science
A rare colossal squid was dissected in New Zealand — and you can watch it on YouTube
Environment
Octopuses and other cephalopods are masters of optical illusion
Environment
Octopuses and other cephalopods are masters of optical illusion
Immortal jellyfish
Environment
If you think you’ve seen it all — how about a jellyfish that can actually get younger?
Environment
For more accurate weather forecasts, follow the fish
Chile Assists Sea Lions
Pfiesteria: Cell from Hell
Feds Nix Salvaging in Coral Reef
The Need for Seaweed
Warm Water and Small Sea Creatures
Undersea Classroom
Environment
No Joke: Sea blobs on the rise
Environment
Marine life flourishes in Venice