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Cicadas are winged insects that are known for the buzzing sound they can produce with their wings. Cicadas spend most of their lives underground as juveniles, or nymphs, only emerging above ground for their adult stages. This is the only time of their lives when they are visible and audible to humans.
Explore this topicCitizen science is the involvement of the general public in science inquiry and research. Generally, citizen-science projects involve a large number of volunteers who are recruited to observe or conduct experiments for a project.
Explore this topicPlastic pollution is everywhere, but its impact on our oceans is devastating. Some conservancy groups estimate as much as 14 million tons of plastic are added to the oceans each year. When ocean creatures ingest or become trapped in plastic, the results are catastrophic.
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