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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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Life in the Dark: The Polar Night
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Researchers brave the Arctic’s cold and dark to reveal the mysteries of the Polar Night.
Bermuda: Life at Ocean's Edge
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Amid shipwrecks and shifting sands, Bermuda’s corals offer clues to climate resilience.
Sharks in Belize: Jaguars of the Sea
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Knowledgeable fishers collaborate with scientists to keep sharks abundant.
Mollusks: More than a Shell
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26:42
Researchers and citizen scientists document the fascinating lives of seashells.
Saving Florida’s Starving Manatees
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26:42
Florida’s gentle giants are dying in record numbers.
Kelp: Hidden Treasure of the Salish Sea
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Experts are working to conserve and restore the Puget Sound’s declining kelp forests.
Humpback Health
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Scientists study the body size and health of humpback whales across their migratory cycle.
Vanishing Whales
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Experts study declines in the number of humpbacks migrating between Alaska and Hawaiʻi.
Habitats: The Key to Florida’s Fisheries
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Scientists employ creative solutions to restore and reconnect Florida’s mangroves
Alvin: Pioneer of the Deep
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The deep-sea submersible Alvin brings explorers to extraordinary places.
At the Water’s Edge: The Salt Marsh
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Scientists study salt marshes along scenic coastlines in the South.
Recreational Shark Fishing: Collaborating for Conservation
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Scientists team up with anglers to study the survival rates of the fish.
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