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First Look at the Rare Barreleye Fish

First Look at the Rare Barreleye Fish

This is the first picture taken of the Macropinna microstoma or “Barrel Eye” fish.  This strange little guy has a transparent head so it’s eyes can rotate back and it can see right through it’s “dome” and see what’s going on above.

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Recycled Army Tanks, Bridges, and Subway Cars

Recycled Army Tanks, Bridges, and Subway Cars

What can you do with entire army tanks left over from the Vietnam War, NYC subway cars, and entire bridges? Strip ‘em, clean ‘em, and sink ‘em!

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Fish Movements Inspire a New Idea in Energy

Fish Movements Inspire a New Idea in Energy

“If we could harness 0.1 percent of the energy in the ocean,” says Professor Michael Bernitsas of the University of Michigan, “we could support the energy needs of 15 billion people.” With that goal in mind, Bernitsas has developed a novel approach to water-based power that takes its inspiration from the movements of fish to generate [...]

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The Most Dangerous Species In The Mediterranean

The Most Dangerous Species In The Mediterranean

All around the world 8 million tons of waste reach the sea every day. All this refuse is generated by human activity. This non-recyclable rubbish is thrown into the toilet, onto the streets, into gullies, onto the sand and into the sea, turning it into a tangible destroyer of marine life. But you can stop this from happening.

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