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Shark chasing a man

Planet Earth

Why Do Sharks Attack Humans?
Underwater swimming mermaid freediver girl with tale and red hair

The Sciences

Are Mermaids Real or Did Sea Creatures Inspire Mermaid Folklore?
Killer whale

Planet Earth

Killer Whale Matriarchs Are Wise, Generous and a Little Disturbing
Cute Sea Turtle face

Planet Earth

Why Are Sea Turtles Endangered and How Can We Save Them?
Tunicate small (artist representation)

The Sciences

500-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Ancient Ancestor to Modern-Day Tunicates
Killer whales jumping

Planet Earth

Skin Lesions Spotted on Killer Whales: What Could They Mean?
Megalodon

The Sciences

The Massive Megalodon Shark Was No Cold-Blood Killer
Galápagos Tortoise and Islands

Planet Earth

Why Is Darwin Island in the Galapagos Off-Limits to Visitors?
Amazon river dolphins are the largest and most widely recognized of several freshwater dolphin species

Planet Earth

River Dolphins Are Truly Unique and Disappearing
Translucent Squid

Planet Earth

Squid Camouflage Inspires Human Invisibility: Is it Possible?
Sargassum en masse

Planet Earth

Why Is a Huge Seaweed Blob Headed for Florida?
Ancient Shark Fossil

The Sciences

The Evolution of Sharks: What Were Ancient Sharks Like?
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