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Swirling seas

Aerial image of the Chukchi Sea, Alaskan coast, and Bering Sea, showcasing swirling waters and microscopic diatoms, coccolithophores, and calcified carapaces.

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© US Geological Survey / Norman Kuring / Kathryn Hansen / NASA

Stentor in action—truly a microscopic marvel!
Watching its cilia sweep in food while those myonemes contract is like peering into an alien world.
Nature’s engineering at its finest! Amazing capture, and what a privilege to witness life at this scale. 🔬✨ #MicroscopicWonders