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New species and new records of marine species discovered in NW Hawaiian Islands
10-30-2006 · EurekAlert!A three-week scientific expedition to French Frigate Shoals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument returned to Honolulu on Sunday with the discovery of many new species and a better understanding of marine biodiversity in the Hawaiian Archipelago. Over 100 new species records are expected from the French Frigate Shoals alone.
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- New species & new records of marine species discovered in NW Hawaiian Islands
10-30-2006 · EurekAlert!
A three-week scientific expedition to French Frigate Shoals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument returned to Honolulu on Sunday with the discovery of many new species and a better understanding of marine biodiversity in the Hawaiian Archipelago. Over 100 new species records are expected from the French Frigate Shoals alone.
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- Extreme Life, Marine Style, highlights 2006 Ocean Census
12-10-2006 · EurekAlert!
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- Scientist's Persistence Sheds Light On Marine Science Riddle
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- Researchers discover forests of endangered tropical kelp
09-26-2007 · EurekAlert!
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- Turtles are loyal in feeding as well as in breeding
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