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DEEPSEA CHALLENGER Donated to WHOI
James Cameron and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have formed a partnership to stimulate advances in ocean science and technology.
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Deformed Dolphin Accepted Into New Family
Swimming among a pod of sperm whales in the North Atlantic is a dolphin with an S-shaped spine.
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Bus-Size Sea Monster Found
A new species of prehistoric sea monster may have been the first ocean predator to take on prey its own size, a new study says.
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Corals for Listing Under U.S. Endangered Species Act
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration proposes protections for 66 coral species.
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New Models for Fishing
Future of Fish is helping fishermen improve their bottom line while better managing stocks for the future.
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James Cameron on Deepsea Challenge Results
James Cameron talks about early findings from his record-breaking dive to the Mariana Trench in March of this year.
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Scientific Results From Challenger Deep
Researchers present a peek at the scientific results from James Cameron's dive to the ocean's deepest point.
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First Video of Rare Seahorse
New footage is being released of an elusive species of seahorse.
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"Movie Monster" Mollusk Re-Created
A spiky, well-armored mollusk that lived 390 million years ago has been brought back to life with the help of 3-D printers.
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Photos: Record Number of Manatees
An Aerial Survey Shows Sea Cows Thriving in Belize
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Deep-Sea Species Eats Wood
Shrimp-Like Crustaceans Collected From Mariana Trench
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Slow Sharks Ambush Snoozing Seals?
The world's slowest swimming shark may have evolved a slick hunting move: Sneaking up on snoozing seals.
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Seas Rising Fast in U.S. East
East Coast sea levels are rising three times faster than the average—hinting at a more flood-prone future for New York and other cities.
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Rio+20's Ocean Wins and Losses
Although agreement was not reached on policing international waters, some firm commitments were made.
Ocean Videos
Ocean Topics
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Acidification
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Cook-Wise
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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
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Tide Pools Pictures
A cast of thousands clings to rocky real estate in a narrow strip of shore called the intertidal zone.
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Great Barrier Reef Photo Gallery
From tiny coral polyps grew a marvel: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Could it all come crumbling down?
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The Acid Sea
Carbon dioxide we pump into the air is seeping into the ocean and slowly acidifying it.
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.
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.
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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Ocean: An Illustrated Atlas
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the deep through colorful maps, photos, and satellite images.
Engage, Conserve, Restore
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Freshwater Initiative
The National Geographic Society’s freshwater initiative is a multi-year global effort to inspire and empower individuals and communities to conserve freshwater and preserve the extraordinary diversity of life that rivers, lakes, and wetlands sustain.