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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 3rd, 2014
World's Largest Protected Area Is 3 Times the Size of Germany

World's Largest Protected Area Is 3 Times the Size of Germany

The Natural Park of the Coral Sea covers 1.3 million square kilometers

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 1st, 2014
Plastic Bags, Bottles Found on the Ocean Floor 2,000 Kilometers from Land

Plastic Bags, Bottles Found on the Ocean Floor 2,000 Kilometers from Land

Marine creatures can mistake litter in their environment for food, researchers warn

Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Highest Level in 150 Years, NOAA Says

Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Highest Level in 150 Years, NOAA Says

Such elevated temperatures in the Northwest Atlantic stand to harm wildlife

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 25th, 2013
China Reports Just 9% of the Fish It Catches in African and Other International Waters

China Reports Just 9% of the Fish It Catches in African and Other International Waters

Researchers warn about how China's fishing practices impact on the environment

Solar-Powered Proteins Promise to Rid Water Sources of Harmful Antibiotics

Solar-Powered Proteins Promise to Rid Water Sources of Harmful Antibiotics

These solar-powered nano filters are made from bacterial proteins

Flushing Pet Fish Is Bad for the Environment, Study Finds

Flushing Pet Fish Is Bad for the Environment, Study Finds

This practice can lead to non-native species taking over local ecosystems

Hungry Otters Help Fight Back Global Warming, Study Argues

Hungry Otters Help Fight Back Global Warming, Study Argues

Their binging on sea urchins allows aquatic kelp forests to prosper

Male Fish Disguises Himself as Meal to Lure Females

Male Fish Disguises Himself as Meal to Lure Females

Some fish trick females into dating them by dressing up as dinner

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 29th, 2012
Endangered Sea Turtles Found to Be Affected by Pollutants

Endangered Sea Turtles Found to Be Affected by Pollutants

Researchers measure the concentration of harmful substances in species of marine turtles