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Passionate Isle: The story of Clipperton Island; April 09, 2008—Clipperton Island is the easternmost coral atoll in the Pacific Ocean. This remote island enjoys a colorful history. Its isolation is not enough to protect its pristine reefs and unique wildlife from human impacts.; Categories: Conservation Issues |
Poisoned Waters: Cyanide fishing and the marine fish trade; February 05, 2008—The demand for live fish for both the marine aquarium and seafood trade spurs the use of destructive collecting techniques, including cyanide fishing. Cyanide is a toxic chemical used to stun the fish, allowing them to be gathered by hand. Many fish suffer lasting injury and experience early mortality. The fishermen frequently cause physical damage to reefs during collecting as well, destroying branching corals while getting at small fish in crevices.; Categories: Conservation Issues |
Cabo Pulmo: Abundant sea life that thrives along the coast of Baja California is represented in our Gulf of California exhibit; November 30, 2007—The Cabo Pulmo reefs along Baja California support marine life ranging from strikingly colorful fish to playful seal lions, but these reefs have been endangered by a variety of sources. Due to this threat, the Mexican government has made it a national marine park. See some of the animals native to Cabo Pulmo represented at the Aquarium.; Categories: Conservation Issues |
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Breakwater: Alternative 1
The world’s largest breakwater is under scrutiny.
The El Niño Phenomenon
Exactly what does it mean to have an El Niño season approaching?
Purposeful Predators
You many think that the oceans would be a safer place for all life if top predatory sharks were gone, but just the opposite is true.

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