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Reconstructing the Recent History of Pacific Ocean Life
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Reconstructing the Recent History of Pacific Ocean Life

A new statistical reconstruction of chlorophyll measurements could help ocean scientists better understand how ocean biology patterns change over time.

Published Nov 17, 2017

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Stormy Pacific
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Stormy Pacific

Four tropical systems churned simultaneously over the Pacific on September 2, 2015.

Published Sep 2, 2015

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Atafu Atoll, Tokelau
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Atafu Atoll, Tokelau

The ring shape is the result of coral reefs building up around a former volcanic island in the South Pacific.

Published Apr 6, 2009

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Satellite Observes Massive Ocean Migration
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Satellite Observes Massive Ocean Migration

Every night, under the cover of darkness, countless small sea creatures swim from the ocean depths to feed near the surface, then descend out of sight again before daybreak.

Published Dec 4, 2019

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Microfossils
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Microfossils

Published Sep 28, 2005

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Wisconsin’s Deer Caught in the Act
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Wisconsin’s Deer Caught in the Act

Satellites and trail cameras are helping scientists predict where deer are more likely to exhibit certain behaviors.

Published May 22, 2018

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Pacific Tic-Tac-Toe
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Pacific Tic-Tac-Toe

The lines over the ocean may resemble a game, but in fact they are a relatively common atmospheric feature.

Published Dec 29, 2021

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El Niño Returns
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El Niño Returns

The climate phenomenon emerged in late spring 2023, as waters grew warmer and sea levels rose higher than usual in the tropical Pacific Ocean.

Published Jun 21, 2023

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Tropical Storm Emilia
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Tropical Storm Emilia

Published Jul 27, 2006

Severe Storms

Majuro and Arno Atolls
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Majuro and Arno Atolls

Published Sep 30, 2007

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