The Ocean

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    More Titanic Icebergs Today?

    Find Out How the Seas Have Changed After a Hundred Years

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More About the Ocean

  1. 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.

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    Design a Patch for Ballard's Crew!

    One drawing will be chosen to be made into a patch worn by the Exploration Vessel Nautilus crew as they cruise the world’s oceans. Mail your entry by May 7.

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    Pitcairn Expedition

    Nat Geo Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala leads an expedition to document one of the most untouched undersea environments left on Earth.

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    The Global Partnership for Oceans

    Learn how this alliance is committed to addressing the threats to the health, productivity, and resilience of the world’s oceans.

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    The Mariana Trench

    While thousands of climbers have successfully scaled Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth, very few people have descended to the planet’s deepest point, the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench.

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

Titanic 100th Anniversary

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.