The Ocean

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    Photos: New Deep-Sea Vents Found

    Volcanic Vents Crawling with Tube Worms and Crabs

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More About the Ocean

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    Take the GeoBee Quiz

    Test your geography smarts. Each day we'll post ten questions from the National Geographic Bee. Come back every day for a brand new quiz and another chance to beat the Bee!

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    Outer Banks Pictures

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

  3. Seafood Decision Guide

    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.

  4. Photo: Fishermen with their tuna catch in Spain

    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.

  5. Photo: Tube worms underwater with eelpout fish

    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.

Ocean Hero Spotlight

  1. Photo: Enric Sala, marine ecologist

    Enric Sala

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 Videos

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    Why the Ocean Matters

  2. Coral Reefs

  3. Gulf & Caribbean

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    Sea-Creature Surveys Released

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    Why Deep-Sea Creatures Glow

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    Vampire Squid Turns "Inside Out"

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    Tiny New Species Discovered

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    Sea Lion vs. Octopus

  9. Oceans Overview

  10. Hydrothermal Vents

  11. Caribbean Cleaners

  12. Antarctic Ocean

  13. Arctic Ocean

  14. Belize Coral Reef

  15. Bermuda

  16. Great Barrier Reef

  17. Video: Coastal Cleanup

  18. Declining Fish

  19. Piglet Squid, Other Bizarre Species

  20. Reef Balls

  21. A newfound sea creature nicknamed Dumbo.

    Sea Oddities Found

  22. Mediterranean Sea

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    High-Tech Ocean Observatory

  24. Mediterranean Cleanup

  25. Monterey Bay

  26. West Indian Ocean

  27. Shark vs. Octopus

  28. Whale Sharks' Unusual Feast

  29. Facing Climate Change

  30. State of Polar Bears

  31. Ballard's "Titanic" Discovery

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    Moochers of the Caribbean

Ocean Topics

Your Ocean

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    For Kids

    Learn about the ocean with activities, photos, and games.

  2. Photo: A school of fish and a shark swim in a coral reef.

    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.