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El Nino in the Galapagos

You can’t talk about coral in the Galapagos without talking about the atmospheric phenomenon called El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Normally, west-blowing trade winds push warm waters into the western Pacific Ocean. Every four or five years on average, though,

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Under Pressure and Headed Home

Conducting a research expedition in the Bahamas during hurricane season (June 1 – November 30) can be a risky venture.  One never knows where or when a tropical storm (which is a low pressure system) will develop.  Depending on the

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