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To protect bodies of water from contamination, assault and harm from other uses that put natural systems at risk, marine monuments and national marine sanctuaries are established. The major distinc … read more

Dinosaurs may have died out millions of years ago, but their descendants live on, and few species more closely resemble those ancient beasts than toothy, thick-skinned alligators. While dinosaurs w … read more

For thousands of years, lighthouses have helped provide safe passage for ships in the night around the world. Lighthouses can trace their origin to approximately 300 B.C. in Alexandra, Egypt, … read more

Gullible children have long been conned by playful parents into believing that sand dollars are nothing more than the currency of the merfolk, used to barter beneath the waves. There's a lot … read more

The mass appeal of nautical decor isn't difficult to understand. Humans, since the dawn of time, have always been drawn to the ocean. It's an innate part of the human experience. In fact, you don't … read more