In the pitch black of the ocean’s depths, the only light comes from the bioluminescence of strange deep sea creatures
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9 New Species Potentially Discovered in Coral Reefs of Bali
A two-week survey in one of the most beautiful places on Earth may have turned up more than good news:
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A Treasured Island: One Costa Rican’s View of Cocos Island MPA
My first memory of Cocos as a young marine biology student is still clear: realizing the boat had stopped and
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A History of Discovery in the Bird’s Head Seascape
Collaboration between the world’s leading scientists is crucial in order to combine valuable data and convince decision-makers to take action
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Indonesia Expedition: Marine Life Abounds in Raja Ampat
Protecting our planet’s ecosystems and natural resources is a big job, and no one can do it alone. Collaboration between
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Working to Protect Reefs at Risk
Seventy-five percent of the world’s coral reefs are threatened by human activities, according to Reefs at Risk Revisited, a new
Fiji Marine Expedition: A Revelation Revisited
Protecting our planet’s ecosystems and natural resources is a big job, and no one can do it alone. Collaboration between
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Madagascar RAP: Corals + Climate Change
As part of a CI-organized Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) off the northeastern coast of Madagascar, an international team of marine
Exploring Phoenix Island Part 2
Yesterday we were moored just south of Rawaki, aka the namesake Phoenix Island, having arrived early morning. The morning dive
Exploring Phoenix Island Part 1
Today we are at Phoenix Island (aka Rawaki in Kiribati), the name sake for the entire archipelago. This is a