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The rhinoceros auklet, aka rhinoceros puffin, gets their name from the horn-like extension of the beak that is only present in adults. They dwell along the coastlines of the North Pacific, from eastern Asia to western Canada, and United States. These sea birds are threatened by overfishing; invasive species, and […]

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The northern right whale dolphin is but 1 of 2 species of right whale dolphin. They not only lack a dorsal fin, but they also look a bit like a porpoise. These critters inhabit the cold and temperate waters of the North Pacific Ocean. They face the threats of overfishing, […]

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The starry flounder, aka emery wheel, flatfish, grindstone, and long-nosed flounder, can be found along the coastlines of the North Pacific Ocean. These inshore fish can tolerate salt, brackish, and freshwater environments. Even though they face the threats of overfishing and pollution, these bony fish are still listed as Least […]

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The Arctic char, aka Arctic charr, can be found in alpine lakes, as well as in Arctic and Subarctic coastal waters. These fish can be anadromous (spend part of their lives in the ocean and part in freshwater) and move from freshwater habitats to the local saltwater bodies and back […]

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