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Throughout the world, red has symbolized passion, fire, love, luck, and prosperity. Its dramatic hues occur throughout nature, from sea stars in the ocean to exploding stars in space.

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Sea Creatures Gallery

See graceful stingrays, scarred silky sharks, unicorn fish, and other beautiful creatures that dwell within our planet's submerged blue realm.

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