11.   William Wilcock, a UW marine seismic scientist, said the project would provide unprecedented study for those seeking to better understand Pacific Northwest earthquakes.

12.   Yet some marine scientists say oceanic blooms of phytoplankton may be contributing to the smell.

13.   A rare right whale swimming off Cape Cod has a rope deeply embedded in both sides of its upper jaw and may not survive, marine scientists said Sunday.

14.   A police helicopter carrying marine scientists periodically flew over Virginia Beach on Monday, and several police boats were on the water.

15.   A team of marine scientists headed back to shore Tuesday after unsuccessfully trying to rescue a rare, injured whale entangled in thick fishing line.

16.   A team of marine scientists trying to save an endangered whale entangled in fishing line reached the sickened animal Tuesday.

17.   A team of marine scientists left Cape Cod early Monday to try to rescue an endangered whale entangled in fishing line.

18.   A team of marine scientists plans to begin the rescue Monday of an endangered whale entangled in fishing line.

19.   Chemicals from ancient sponges and sea bacteria hold the promise of powerful arthritis salves and cancer fighters, marine scientists say.

20.   Environmental officials and marine scientists are still unsure what long-term effects the spill will have.