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Why Are Marine Mammals Losing Their Hair?
Spikes in alopecia puzzle scientists—and may be a symptom of ecological disruption.
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The Secret Life of Deep Sea Vents
An expedition to find rare hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the Mid-Atlantic uncovers new worlds—and some daredevil shrimp.
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The Mystery of the Largest Light in the Sea
This giant squid has the world’s biggest light-producing organs. But why?
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Global Warming Could Make Some Fish Less Nutritious
The nutrient composition of ocean life is changing.
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What an Oyster Hears
Listening for the sounds of coastal restoration.
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The Challenge of Deep-Sea Taxonomy
Miles below the ocean’s surface, should the old rules still apply?
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The Ocean Is Missing Its Rivers
For billions of years, rivers connected continents to the sea. Then we came along.