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At first glance, dolphins and porpoises look similar. Taking a closer look, there are some general differences that distinguish these animals. See the common bottlenose dolphin (left) and harbor porpoise (right) pictured above.
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Aerial view of the Robinson Preserve habitat restoration project. Credit: Manatee County and E.T. MacKenzie, Inc.
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Restoration of Florida’s Robinson Preserve Benefits Fish, Visitors, and Local Economy
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Atlantic bluefin tuna. Credit: Tag A Giant
A scientist prepares to photograph a reef at Swains Island during the 2023 National Coral Reef Monitoring Program survey in American Samoa. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #NMSAS-2023-002)
The Salmon River, which is part of the Snake River Basin in Idaho. Credit: Adobe Stock
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GulfCorps crews clear vegetation to restore habitat in Florida. Credit: John Stanmeyer/The Nature Conservancy.