Can Scientists Help Oysters Thrive Again? Dredging and pollution devastated the once-bountiful reefs. Careful science may help bring them back

"Dredging and pollution devastated the once-bountiful reefs. Careful science may help bring them back." #natureiscurious

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NASA Just Detected A Giant Glowing Ocean Creature On Satellite Images NASA Just Detected A Giant Glowing Ocean Creature On Satellite Images

Microscopic creatures you can see from space? Learn how NASA captures an amazing image of glowing microorganisms off the coast of Australia. #natureiscurious

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This species is very invasive in the western Atlantic where it has few or no natural predators. It is believed these individuals were released from home aquarium of carried in the ballast water of ships.

Look for this iconic species during your next #cleaquarium visit.

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Sea Slugs Steal Body Parts From Prey to Gain Their Powers It might look like something you'd find in an alien salad, but this bizarre sea slug can actually steal body parts from other organisms and use their powers for itself.

"This is an organism that can steal parts of other organisms, put them in their own cells, and use them," says Corey Allard, cellular biologist at Harvard. #natureiscurious

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Tiny fossils, big discoveries: Researchers reveal new clues about early ocean life University of Missouri study challenges assumptions about biodiversity near Earth’s first reef systems.

These extinct species lived right here in the United States more than 500 mill[ion years ago! These sponge-like creatures helped formed the planets earliest reefs. #natureiscurious

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Turning the tide: Innovative research reveals path to restoring Hawaiʻi’s coral reefs | ASU News Hawaiʻi’s coral reefs are essential to the islands’ communities and economy, but they are struggling against climate change, coastal pollution, overtourism and overfishing. However, a new Arizona Stat...

This new study gives new insight into coral decline and might identify key thresholds for successful restoration! #natureiscurious

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🐍 Meet the tentacled snake! This aquatic reptile is as fascinating as it looks. Here's 5 fun facts a non-aquarist learned about this fantastic species. #natureiscurious

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Paleontologists discover a 500-million-year-old, 3-eyed predator Fossils of the underwater predator shed new light on biodiversity from the Cambrian period.

Take a peek at a 500-million-year-old species . . . with three eyes! #natureiscurious

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Sea slugs harness the power of the sun to show off their colors ‘Don’t eat me, I’m poisonous.’

Where do those brilliant sea slug colors come from? #natureiscurious

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A colossal squid is filmed in its natural habitat for the first time Colossal squid are known to be elusive and likely avoid the bright and loud research equipment used underwater.

Researchers finally captured groundbreaking footage of a colossal squid, and it's a baby! #natureiscurious

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🦈 Ever wonder about the smaller species in the #cleaquarium shark habitat? Check out this video from last year's Spring Discovery Days! #natureiscurious

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Squirrel Watching 🐿️👀

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Scientists Found Thriving Sea Life Beneath The Antarctic Ice Shelf Where An Iceberg Broke | Weather.com Scientists explored the seafloor after an iceberg broke off the Antarctic ice sheet. They were shocked by what they found. Thriving ecosystems were hiding in the deep, dark waters beneath where the ic...

“We didn’t expect to find such a beautiful, thriving ecosystem. Based on the size of the animals, the communities we observed have been there for decades, maybe even hundreds of years.” #natureiscurious

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In honor of Spring Discovery Days, #cleaquarium Aquarium diver Stephanie goes over some of the small species and details she sees diving in the shark habitat every week!

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Moon jellies are slow-moving, fascinating creatures. Here's 5 things a non-aquarists learned about this interesting species! #natureiscurious #jellyfish

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Discover Nature: Toad or Frog? Discover Nature this week with Missouri's Toads and frogs. You see and hear them near water and wooded areas, but how can you tell the difference between these two amphibians?

🐸 Ah, the age old question: toad or frog? #natureiscurious

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How does this nugget-sized fish cling to rocks and other surfaces? Watch to find out! #natureiscurious #cleaquarium

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🤿 We know how to stay warm outside and indoors, but what about underwater? Join Aquarium diver Jaelyn as she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at diving in cold water!

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