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• The coral Madracis auretenra has been used to study the likely effects of ocean acidification on corals.

• The ocean liner SS Shalom accidentally rammed and bisected the Norwegian tanker Stolt Dagali, sinking the bow of the tanker but not the stern.

• Flashes of light emitted by the sea snail Hinea brasiliana may act as a "burglar alarm".