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Science of the Sea

Science of the Sea

Physics• SoundWaves• TsunamiDeep sea• Abyss

Marine pollution• Oil spill• Plastics• Discarded NetsFisheries• Bycatch• Shark fining• OverfishingWhaling

Leviathan(dedicated to Jim Lavoie 10/10/2008)

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The Owl, the Pussycat and the Unwanted Guests

The Owl, the Pussycat and the Unwanted Guests

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Midway

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Triggerfish decomposition

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Tied to be Caught

Bycatch

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Shark fining

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Saving Fishes from Drowning

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No Ono

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Genki Sushi Samurai

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Kokeshi, Hello Kitty and Hakata doll having whale sushi on the back of a Minke whale. Chunk of whale meat missing. Whale labeled with concentrations of Hg levels.

Sushi Anyone?

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