The Ocean

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    Emerging Explorer Class of 2012 Announced

    Innovative Scientists and Storytellers Pushing Boundaries of Discovery, Adventure, and Global Problem-Solving

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More About the Ocean

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    Outer Banks Pictures

    North Carolina's Outer Banks is the home and heart of photographer David Alan Harvey.

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    Seafood Decision Guide

    Are you eating the right seafood? This interactive guide will help you determine the impact of your seafood choices on your health and the health of the ocean.

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    Protecting the Ocean

    The oceans are facing threats from many sides. Learn about the issues—pollution, overfishing, and global warming chief among them—and the possible solutions.

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    Deep Sea Vents: Science at the Extreme

    Peer into the sunless world of the deep sea, where fantastic creatures thrive in a harsh environment believed until recently to be completely uninhabitable.

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    Barton Seaver, Chef

    NG Fellow Barton Seaver believes that "dinner is full contact Environmentalism."

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.

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Ocean Topics

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.