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Mollusks: More Than A Shell | Changing Seas | Preview
Seashells, with their beautiful shapes and colors, have inspired humans since the dawn of time. Equally fascinating are the animals which make them, and their unique place in the web of life. Researchers and citizen scientists continue to make new discoveries, while a cutting-edge digital project makes vast research collections easily accessible online.
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Scientists collaborate with elephant seals to study their life cycles and ocean health.
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Scientists work to unravel the cause of the fish spinning phenomenon in the Florida Keys.
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Scientists in Madeira study the impacts of plastics on whales and dolphins.
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In Playa Hermosa locals unite to protect waves, restore habitats, and save sea turtles.
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Experts study southern sea otters to ensure their longtime survival on California’s coast.
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Islanders restore Maui's watersheds through traditional Hawaiian wisdom.
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Florida scientists make remarkable discoveries about whitespotted eagle rays.
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Marine archaeologists uncover a Roman shipwreck on Croatia's Adriatic Coast.
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Researchers brave the Arctic’s cold and dark to reveal the mysteries of the Polar Night.
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Amid shipwrecks and shifting sands, Bermuda’s corals offer clues to climate resilience.
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Knowledgeable fishers collaborate with scientists to keep sharks abundant.
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Researchers and citizen scientists document the fascinating lives of seashells.