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A Coral Disease is Spreading Through World's Second-Largest Barrier Reef

More than 20 types of reef-building hard corals are affected by stony coral tissue loss disease.

Scientists Race to Figure Out Why Grey Whale Deaths are Spiking

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New System Automates Identifying Fish Calls to Further Reef Research

An Oregon State research team automated processing of data from underwater microphones, strengthening scientists' ability to monitor reef health.

How Divers Can Help Protect 30 Percent of the Ocean by 2030

PADI AWARE and Blancpain will provide the strategy, road maps and tools needed for government buy-in to dive centers that identify local areas in need of protection.

Fences and Electric-Shock Robots: The New Tech of the Caribbean's Lionfish Battle

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New Artificial Reefs Coming to the Florida Panhandle

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New Species of Deep-Sea Crown Jelly Discovered in Monterey Bay

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