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Encountering Sea Monsters: Introduction

(Airs Sunday, June 28) Underwater cameraman Bob Cranston explores the remarkable world of marine creatures called cephalopods -- squids, cuttlefish, octopi, and nautili.

Jun 9th, 2009 | 30 comments | 32,971 Views
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Kilauea: Mountain of Fire: Video: Green Turtle Recovery Program

Hunting and egg harvesting nearly brought green sea turtles to the brink.

Mar 18th, 2009 | 7 comments | 3,948 Views
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Encountering Sea Monsters: First Glimpses of the Giant Squid

There is one less mystery in the deep sea: for the first time, two Japanese researchers have finally photographed a live giant squid in its ocean home.

Jun 29th, 2008 | 13 comments | 16,943 Views
(19 votes)
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The Dolphin Defender: Dolphins and Sounds

Dolphins use sound to detect the size, shape, and speed of objects hundreds of yards away. The dolphin's natural sonar, called echolocation, is incredibly precise

Jun 12th, 2008 | 10 comments | 9,401 Views
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The Beauty of Ugly: Interview: Dr. Edith Widder

One of the most remarkable pieces of equipment designed by Widder is the Eye-in-the-Sea, a unique, unobtrusive camera that sits on the sea bottom and records the never-before-seen behavior of marine animals.

Jun 11th, 2008 | 4 comments | 4,658 Views
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Oceans in Glass: Behind the Scenes of the Monterey Bay Aquarium: The Fascinating World of Jellies

Jellies live in virtually every part of the ocean and come in a dizzying array of shapes, sizes, and colors. Some, like the aquarium's box jellies, are no bigger than a thimble.

Jun 10th, 2008 | 3 comments | 6,489 Views
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Oceans in Glass: Behind the Scenes of the Monterey Bay Aquarium: Tracking the Great White

Displaying a great white has long been a dream of aquariums around the world. But previous efforts to care for the sharks have largely ended in failure.

Jun 10th, 2008 | 24 comments | 7,238 Views
(18 votes)
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