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Blue Holes Yield New Life-Forms
Bacteria in Sinkholes Could Offer Clues to Life in Alien Oceans
More About the Ocean
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Overfishing 101
Follow this series of blog posts by Lee Crockett as he covers the state of our nation's ocean fish populations and policies that can help safeguard them for future generations.
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Attacking Shark Gagged by Slime
For the first time, scientists record the slime-secreting hagfish gagging predators, including sharks, with its very effective defense mechanism. Video.
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Video: How to Care for the Ocean
The choices you make everyday can have a big impact on our ocean. Learn what you can do to save it.
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Barton Seaver, Chef
NG Fellow Barton Seaver believes that "dinner is full contact Environmentalism."
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The Impact of Seafood
Every year more than 170 billion pounds of wild fish and shellfish are caught in the oceans. Learn about the impact your seafood choices make on your health and the ocean in this interactive guide.
Ocean Hero Spotlight
Ocean Quizzes
Marine Recreation Workshop Toolkit
Around the globe people are engaging in inspiring activities to learn about the sea, from whale watching to scuba diving. National Geographic Education Programs supports the marine recreation community through a shared goal of raising public awareness about ocean conservation and inspiring people to help protect the vital natural resources that the ocean provides.
Take Action
Ocean Videos
Support the Ocean
Help protect the last healthy, undisturbed places in the ocean so we can learn how to help healthy reefs thrive, help unhealthy reefs recover, and better preserve the ocean.
World Oceans Summit
In association with National Geographic, The Economist is hosting the World Oceans Summit to examine the future of the seas and discuss sustainable use of the oceans. Speakers include National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence Sylvia Earle and Enric Sala and World Bank President Robert Zoellick, among others. Valued members of the National Geographic Society community receive a 20 percent discount to attend the summit—reserve your place today (select ‘standard rate’ and enter discount code ‘NATGEO’).
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Ocean Topics
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Acidification
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Ballard, Robert
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Bowermaster, Jon
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Cook-Wise
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De Rothschild, David
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Doubilet, David
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Earle, Sylvia
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Frozen Seafood Benefits
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Goodman, Beverly
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Habitat Destruction
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Invasive Species
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Kristof, Emory
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Marine Food Chain
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Marine Pollution
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Nicklen, Paul
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Norman, Brad
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Ocean Overview
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Overfishing
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Plastiki
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Pristine Seas Expeditions
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Sala, Enric
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Seafood Decision Guide
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Seafood Substitutions
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Sea Level Rise
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Sea Temperature Rise
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Seaver, Barton
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Sustainable Seafood
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Thys, Tierney
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Tips to Save the Ocean
Your Ocean
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For Kids
Learn about the ocean with activities, photos, and games.
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Ocean Education
Bring engaging and important ocean learning to your classroom.
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Activities for Students
Explore the dramatic landscapes of the ocean floor using National Geographic maps.
Explore the Ocean
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Ocean Life
Order ocean books, DVDs, maps, and more from the National Geographic online store.
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Ocean Special Issue
Explore the world's oceans, from their prehistoric beginnings to modern-day efforts to preserve their natural wonder.
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Citizens of the Sea
Dive into astonishing diversity of ocean life from marine scientist Nancy Knowlton and the Census of Marine Life.