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Light Cleanup

by editor | Dec 10, 2019 | Ocean

The sun is one of our primary sources of energy (unless you’re a cat—then, the point of a ray of sunshine is to sleep in it). Sunshine makes plants grow, keeps us from freezing to death, and can power our homes and workplaces.

In the News: Belize Says No More Drilling

by editor | Dec 7, 2019 | Coral, Coral Reefs, Drilling, Environment, Marine Life, Ocean

Offshore oil drilling has been a valuable source of income in many countries for decades. There are hundreds of oil rigs worldwide, generating billions of dollars in revenue.

New Atlantic Reef Discovered

by editor | Dec 6, 2019 | Coral, Coral Reefs, Environment, Ocean

Deep Search 2018 had lofty goals: to research and safeguard habitats off the United States’ East Coast. What they got was more than anyone expected.

Sunscreen Safety

by editor | Dec 6, 2019 | Environment, Marine Life, Ocean

Going out in the summer sun without sunscreen is unthinkable these days. We all know how important it is to protect our skin from the sun’s rays.

Headless Chicken Monster Helps Researchers

by editor | Nov 22, 2019 | Ocean

A strange creature previously only observed in the Gulf of Mexico has appeared in the waters off the coast of East Antarctica, and new equipment had to be developed in order to study them.

Robotic Jellyfish Are Taking Over!

by editor | Nov 21, 2019 | Ocean

In the never ending search for ways to safely study coral in the world’s oceans, a new robot “jellyfish” is currently being tested for real world use.

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