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See Staggering Photos of the World’s Largest Coral, Newly Discovered by Scientists in the Pacific Ocean
The enormous organism is bigger than a blue whale and made up of millions of genetically identical, tiny animals called ...
Huge sea creature discovered that's so big it can be seen from space
One of the largest known sea creatures, the size of two football fields and believed to be several centuries old, has been ...
‘Starry’ glow in deep sea near California turns out to be ‘gelatinous’ new species
Researchers classified the new species within a new genus, Bathydevius, and new family, Bathydeviidae, because of its ...
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Long-legged spiny creature discovered along trail in Ecuador forest. See new species
Some members of the animal kingdom are masters of disguise. Octopuses can change their coloration to blend in with coral ...
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Restoration and adaptation
DESCRIPTION: Three boats race across an open ocean. NARRATOR: It’s a race against time. DESCRIPTION: The camera dives under the waves, showing a vibrant coral reef full of life and activity. Marine ...
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These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
Almost nothing stood in the way of the pounding waves that crashed into seaside homes in Staten Island’s Tottenville ...
Scientists Claim ‘Parrotfish’ Create 70% Of The Sand On These Tropical Coasts
Parrotfish are a group of 90-odd species found in coral reefs, seagrass beds, and rocky areas around the world, with the ...
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The heroic effort to save Florida’s coral reef from extreme ocean heat as corals bleach across the Caribbean
producing both food and oxygen for the coral animal. At night, coral polyps feed on plankton, providing nutrients for their algae. The result of this symbiotic relationship is the coral’s ability to ...