Our vast oceans are the final frontier of exploration, as scientists continue to delve into the mysteries of the great blue yonder and discover how to save the precious bodies of water. At the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History the new Sant Ocean Hall, visitors experience an in-depth look at underwater life and the essential role of the ocean for all forms of life.
Carving Culture
Doug Chilton and fellow artisans crafted a 26-foot canoe named Raven Spirit, which now hangs in the Sant Ocean Hall
Whale of a Model
Spanning 45 feet across the ceiling of the Sant Ocean Hall, “Phoenix” is the most accurate whale model ever constructed
Coral Reef Expert
Smithsonian Sant Chair for Marine Science, Nancy Knowlton, answers question about the current status of coral reefs and their future
Underwater Discovery
William Chadwick, Jr. and a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration witness the first recorded underwater volcano eruption.
A Sea of Superlatives
The creatures in the “Ocean Hall class of 2008” have unique traits
Deep Science
Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough on the National Museum of Natural History's largest exhibition: Ocean Hall
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Photo Gallery
Ocean Views
Explore photos from the photography exhibit Ocean Views
Belize Larval Fish
Explore photos of Belize's tropical fish
A Sea on Display
A pictorial preview of the National Musuem of Natural History's Ocean Hall
Smithsonian Videos
Coral Reefs and Creatures
The Phoenix Islands provide an unspoiled center for marine science
Underwater Volcano
A remote camera captures the first-ever video of an erupting underwater volcano
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