Sharks
Sharks are fascinating animals of the ocean represented by a vast array of species. This web site is a good resource to explore the nature and behavior of sharks.
Visit the Sharks and their Relatives web site
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Submarine Hydrothermal Vents
One of the most exciting recent discoveries in the ocean are those that are present on the crest of the actively spreading ocean ridges. Energy for sustaining the community is based on oceanography has been vent communities that live within and around hydrothermal vents.
Visit the Creatures of the Thermal Vents web site
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Oceanography from Space
Measurements of the ocean's properties have revolutionized our ability to see broad stretches of the sea at one time. Also, the measurements are ongoing, allowing scientists to study time-related changes in great detail.
Visit the Ocean Color Viewed from Space web site
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Long-Distance Migrants
Many nekton migrate from one part of the ocean to another, as they travel to feeding grounds and spawning grounds. Two such animals are the salmon and the eels.
Visit the What are anadromous and catadromous fish? web site
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