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Chesapeake Bay

By: Ivo, Arnol, and Aykhan

The Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the United States—has been shaped by both nature and people for centuries. Historically the Bay was famous for its rich oyster reefs, fish, and underwater grass that supports wildlife and local economies. Over time, however, human activities such as farming, city development, industrial discharge, and overharvesting changed the Bay’s water quality and habitats, setting the stage for long-term environmental problems that scientists and communities are still working to fix today.

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Pollution

By: Amy Peralta

Ocean pollution has built up over decades, and it hurts sea life and the people who depend on healthy waters. The good news is that solutions exist. We can protect marine life and give future generations a cleaner, safer ocean.

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Invasives In The Chesapeake Bay!

By: Alice Lee, Author

Invasive species are taking over the Chesapeake Bay! Learn about the species and the fight against them to save our bay that the over 18 million people and 3,600 species call home.

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World’s Most Powerful Underwater Tide-Riding Turbines To Power 15,000 Homes

By: Elio Escalante, Journalist

The world's most potent underwater turbine uses ocean tides to create energy enough to power 15,000 homes each year. It works by turning blades with the movement of tides, producing over 2 megawatts...

The Exploration of The Ocean and Sea Life

By: Hector Perez Funez, Journalist

Dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean, where uncharted waters, undiscovered species, and hidden wonders await exploration.

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Undiscovered Creature Below Antarctic Waters Discovered Through Breakaway Iceberg

By: Alyson Romero, Journalist

The rupture of a massive iceberg from the Antarctic Peninsula’s ice shelf has lead to organisms beening found thriving in waters that had been isolated from the outside world for millions of years.

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Sea Angel

By: Kasra Tafreshi, Journalist

The Sea snail all thought looks like an Angel it is a strong predator.

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U.S. Record Breaking Ship To Become Largest Artificial Reef

By: Ameen Nassar, Journalist

A ship is going to be sunk and become the worlds largest artificial reef. A historic ship is currently going to Florida to get sunk and become the new biggest artificial reef in the world. The SS United States is known for shattering the trans-Atlantic record in 1952.

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Rare Transparent Jellyfish with Prey Inside Spotted in the UK

By: Prisha Polra, Journalist

The jellyfish in question, the Mauve Stinger, is a small jellyfish with a blue purple hue. This jellyfish is already exceptionally rare, but finding its prey undigested in it is quite rare.

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OceanGates Titan Submarine Is Facing Major Backlash After Imploding

By: Prajaal Basnet, Journalist

The Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion during a deep-sea expedition to the Titanic wreck, killing all five passengers instantly. Why did the sub fail to meet basic standards?

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Over 7,000 Never Seen Species in the World’s Deepest Trench

By: Nikki Birjandi, Journalist

The mysteries of the Mariana Trench captivate scientists and explorers, in many different ways. With each new expedition, we gain a deeper understanding of the incredible diversity and adaptability of life in the deep sea.

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How Sound Pollution Affects Whales

By: Rory Bierhanzl, Jounalist

Underwater noise Pollution can affect almost all marine life, causing stress, permanent hearing loss, or even some species resorting to leaving the area entirely, causing unnatural migration patterns that disrupt ecosystems. Noise pollution can not only disrupt a whale's lifestyle and living practices, but sound pollution can also hurt and cripple whales, due to their sensitivity to noise.

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