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Marine Science at the Smithsonian Institution Understanding human interactions with the marine environment is critical: 70 percent of Earth's human population lives in coastal cities supported by marine resources. Marine Science at the Smithsonian Institution is uniquely positioned to study the patterns and mechanisms of change in ocean environments and is a major force in the effort to conserve key coastal resources. Marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass meadows, provide valuable environmental services for human populations centered in the coastal zone, including fisheries for shellfish and finfish, harbors and canals for shipping, tourism, and waste processing. The Smithsonian Institution operates a unique network of coastal laboratories and long-term marine research sites in the western Atlantic Ocean that extends along the east coast of North and Central America, bridging the Panamanian isthmus from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. The Smithsonian Institution Marine Science Network provides unparalleled access to, and research support for, Atlantic Ocean and Atlantic shore ecosystems. Smithsonian
Marine Science Network Power Point Overview of Marine Science Network Rotenone Usage in Marine Research Smithsonian
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