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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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After the Spill
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26:47
Oceanographers continue to study the long term effects of an oil spill.
Prescription: Oceans
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26:46
A group of scientists tests sea sponges for potential anti-cancer properties.
Reef Revival
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26:46
Explore the emerging science of coral reef restoration.
Alien Invaders
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26:49
The invasive lionfish is a major threat to biodiversity and a stressed coral reef.
Sinking the Vandenburg
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26:49
Explore the world’s second largest intentionally sunk shipwreck.
Seagrasses and Mangroves
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26:48
Examine the important role seagrasses and mangroves play in the ocean’s web of life.
Sentinels of the Seas
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26:51
Take a look at the health of the bottlenose dolphin.
No Fish Left Uncounted
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26:51
The Changing Seas crew shadows a team of research divers in Dry Tortugas National Park.
Farming the Sea
26:45
Scientists develop sustainable aquaculture methods to take the pressure off wild fish.
Corals of the Deep
26:46
Scientists scan the ocean floor to find deep sea corals threatened by bottom trawling.
Mission to Inner Space
26:49
Scientists at the world’s only underwater lab study the impacts of ocean acidification.
Super Grouper
26:54
After being fished to near extinction, Goliath Groupers are making a comeback in Florida.
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