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How Nurse Sharks Work
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Nurse sharks are mellow, sluggish sharks that hover above the ocean floor. See why nurse sharks don't have that much in common with great whites.
What Are the Nitrogen Cycle Steps?
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The nitrogen cycle is the system by which nitrogen is converted into different chemical forms, some usable to humans and animals and some not, as it circulates among the atmosphere, the land and the oceans.
What the Stuff?!: 5 Signs of a Modern Mass Extinction
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Most people want the human species to continue forever, right? But, what if I were to tell you we're facing a mass extinction right now?
How Icebergs Work
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Icebergs are a lot more than just giant chunks of floating ice. Learn about icebergs and find out how icebergs can affect the ocean around them.
10 Weirdest Fish in the World: Batfish, Hairy Frogfish, and More
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Earth’s oceans are home to some seriously strange swimmers. From fish with transparent heads to bottom dwellers that pack an electric punch, the weirdest fish in the world come in all shapes and sizes.
What Is the Baltic Sea Anomaly?
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There's no denying it: "Anomaly" is a great word, full of danger and mystery. So when an underwater object is declared a bona fide anomaly, it's no surprise our ears perk up a bit. But is the Baltic Sea anomaly worth the hype or just a big old dud?
How Pangaea Became 7 Separate Continents
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.
Deep-sea Dragonfish Use a Bioluminescent Lure to Entice Prey
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The deep-sea dragonfish is one of the most mysterious and fearsome creatures lurking in the ocean's depths. Known as a top predator in the deep sea, this fish has evolved incredible adaptations to survive in underwater areas that have never known so much as a glimpse of sunlight.
Why are the waves on the U.S. West Coast larger than the waves on the East Coast?
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West coast waves in the U.S. are larger than those on the east coast. Find out why west coast waves are larger than east coast waves in this article.
Call the Coconut Crab a Crustacean on Steroids
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Coconut crabs are the world's largest land-dwelling arthropods. HowStuffWorks looks at these monstrous crustaceans that dwarf many other crabs and are native to the islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans.