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The Pantropical spotted dolphin can be found in all the world’s temperate and tropical oceans. These dolphins were starting to decline rapidly before the 1980s due to millions of them being killing in tuna purse seine nets. But thanks to “dolphin safe” practices, millions have been spared. They currently face […]

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The red worm, aka red earthworm, red wiggler, or rainbow worm, can be found on every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer soil that is high in organic content, preferably containing feces (poop). Due to their global presence and abundant nature, these critters are not currently listed by the IUCN. First […]

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The bigeye tuna is a true tuna that belongs in the mackerel family. There are 2 species, known as ahi. The other is the yellow fin tuna. They are found in all temperate and tropical oceans, sans the Mediterranean Sea. Due to the threats of overfishing and climate change, these […]

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The shrimp is a diverse and globally populated crustacean that is found in both fresh and saltwater environments. There are approximately 2,000 identified species of shrimp in the world. As abundant as these critters are, they are under the constant threats of overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change. They […]

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Coral reefs support up to 25% of all marine life on the planet. Corals are animals, not plants, even though they are rooted to the ocean floor or rocks. Many people think of corals as plants, but they actually consist of tiny animals called Cnidarians that are only a fraction […]

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