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Two men, one in a grey long sleave and one in a blue camo long sleave, smile for the camera. OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch co-founders Brad Bailey (left) and Aaron Huang (right) with their innovative sea urchin raceways. Credit: OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch
Juvenile “super clams” ready for dispersal in the Indian River Lagoon. Credit: Indian River Lagoon Council Juvenile “super clams” ready for dispersal in the Indian River Lagoon. Credit: Indian River Lagoon Council
Right whale #1515 “Ghost” was sighted with a calf on January 30, 2026, just offshore of Flagler Beach, Florida. Ghost is at least 41 years old, and this is her ninth calf. Right whale #1515 “Ghost” was sighted with a calf on January 30, 2026, just offshore of Flagler Beach, Florida. Ghost is at least 41 years old, and this is her ninth calf. Credit: Marineland Right Whale Project/Jeff Greene (Permit # 26562)

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