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10 of the Most Endangered Fish Species in Our Oceans

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So what if one of these endangered fish ends up on your hook? The best policy is to release them back into the water, but not before making a few observations.

Blue-ringed Octopus: Tiny, Deadly and Antisocial

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Looks can be deceiving. That's definitely true for the blue-ringed octopus. It's tiny, stunningly beautiful and looks harmless. Yet its venom could kill 26 men in minutes.

Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'

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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?

Sea Urchins Are the Edible Pincushions of the Ocean

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Sea urchins look like spiny pincushions and are considered a delicacy to foodies everywhere. HowStuffWorks gets to know the sea urchin.

Is there a 400 pound lobster out there?

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A giant lobster weighing over 100 pounds could exist, according to recent studies on lobster growth and aging. Learn about the possibility of a giant lobster.

Tasselled Wobbegong Shark: A Goofy-looking Lurker

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With a name that sounds like it belongs in a storybook, the tasselled wobbegong shark is one of the ocean’s most fascinating ambush predators.

Did You Know There Are 23 Countries in North America?

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North America is the world's third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.

How Wave Energy Works

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Wave energy could be used to create electricity, replacing the burning of fossil fuels. Find out more about wave energy and how it can be harnessed.

How do they measure sea level?

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How do they measure "sea level"? Is it the average of the tides? And is the sea level actually rising or not?

Japanese Spider Crab: Enormous and Harmless to Humans

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The Japanese spider crab is a fascinating and impressive animal. In fact, it is the largest arthropod in the ocean!

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