OCEANS

A group of volunteers separates trash they’ve collected from the sea.

Watch as Ocean Trash is Turned Into Sustainable Art

Gyrecraft, a project from the design firm Studio Swine, shows how one person’s ocean trash is another’s sustainable art.

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Wild Misconceptions About Sharks

In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some myths about these great beasts of the ocean, from whether punching them in the nose is a valid defense tactic to the events that inspired 'Jaws.'

10 Facts About the Portuguese Man O’ War

The Portuguese Man O' War might look like a bloated jellyfish, but it’s actually a strange amalgamation of tiny life forms.

Nearly 60,000 Beluga Whales Are Migrating from the Arctic Into Canada—and Webcams Will Capture Their Journey

Thousands of beluga whales are swimming south, and you can watch their progress live.

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11 Fascinating Facts About the Frilled Shark

The eel-like shark is rarely seen by humans, but one was just found off the coast of Portugal.

Rogue waves have the power to sink freighters.

10 Surprising Facts About Rogue Waves

These freak waves are rare and unpredictable—and are believed to have caused numerous shipwrecks.

Submarine vs. Submersible: What’s the Difference?

There’s a reason nobody’s referring to the missing ‘Titanic’ submersible as a submarine.

This Interactive Shark Attack Map Shows It’s Safe to Go Back in the Water

Shark attacks are rare—and when they do happen, they’re usually not deadly.

Kangaroos are common visitors to Australia's Lucky Bay.

The 25 Best Beaches in the World

If you're planning the perfect summer beach vacation, start here.

Feeling Adventurous? The U.S. Government Is Giving Away Lighthouses

If you've always wanted to live in a lighthouse, now is your chance.

🎇 New mud volcano discovered in Norwegian waters

Watch a Newly-Discovered Mud Volcano Erupt Underwater

Scientists recently recorded an underwater mud volcano—the second discovered in Norwegian waters.

This beach is sending some mixed messages.

What 11 Beach Flags Mean (And What to Do When You See Them)

Maybe you know what to do when you see a yellow or red flag at the beach. But what about a purple one?

What Causes Red Tides?

The phenomenon might look like a biblical plague, but the source is far more mundane.

A map of the world's undersea cables in 2015.

10 Deep Facts About the Internet’s Undersea Cables

The internet is really just a spaghetti-work of really long wires found in the coldest depths of the ocean.

Shark-Related Tourism Is Now Banned in Mexico’s Cage-Diving Capital

Shark-related tourist activities are now illegal in Mexico’s Isla Guadalupe Biosphere Reserve—a hotspot for great whites.

What Kind of Fish Is Dory From Finding Nemo?

Before 2003's 'Finding Nemo,' 'Dory fish' were best known by another name. Actually, several other names.

Bubble curtains have the power to decrease underwater noise.

Human Noise Harms the Ocean’s Biggest Creatures. Tiny Bubbles Could Help Protect Them.

While individual bubbles are fragile things, walls of them can muffle a major source of loud ocean noise.

The Wreck of the ‘Äpplet’—Sister Ship of Sweden’s Infamous ‘Vasa’—Has Been Found After More Than Three Centuries

‘Äpplet’ had a more successful naval career than its short-lived sibling, the ‘Vasa.’ Studying its wreck could help explain why.

It's not even close to being this glamorous.

How Do Oysters Make Pearls?

It sometimes starts with a grain of sand—but not always.

A humpback whale in clear tropical waters

12 Fascinating Facts About Whales

We still have a lot to learn about these beasts of the deep.

Spot the Turtle Among the Plastic Waste in This Ocean-Themed Brainteaser

There's a turtle swimming through the marine life and plastic waste in this hidden-image puzzle. How fast can you spot it?

You won't have to head to sea to see some icebergs.

11 Cool Facts About Iceberg Alley

Every spring, hundreds of icebergs drift by the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

No, this is not proper diving equipment.

Wizard of Odd: Scientists Have Found a 'Yellow Brick Road' Deep in the Pacific Ocean

The strange path was discovered by a remote exploration vessel. And no, it is not named Dorothy.

Aerial view of Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii's Big Island, where sea voyager James Cook met his end

10 Remarkable Sea Voyagers

Oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. And since ancient times, people have made a name for themselves by exploring them.