OCEANS

It's actually just one really big ocean.

How Many Oceans Are There, Really?

Thanks to the debate surrounding the validity of the Southern Ocean, it’s more than a one-word answer.

Study Suggests That Some Sharks Sleep—And They Keep Their Eyes Open When They Do

A new study suggests that some sharks do sleep, even though they appear to be wide-awake when they're catching up on theirs Zs.

Explorer Ferdinand Magellan didn't quite get all the way around the globe.

11 of History’s Most Famous Sea Voyages

Throughout history, sea travel has provided a watery road to modern globalism. Here are 11 incredible sea voyages that advanced our understanding of the world.

The Blue Whale Can Weigh Up to 330,000 Pounds—And Has the Biggest Penis in the Animal Kingdom

The sexual organ of the majestic blue whale is so impressive that some speculate it's been mistaken for sea monsters.

The globster known as the St. Augustine Monster washed up on a Florida beach in 1896.

6 Bizarre Globsters That Have Washed Ashore

Though these marine mysteries are often solved, globsters—unidentified organic masses that wash up on beaches—continue to capture the public’s imagination.

The World's 10 Best Beaches, According to Tripadvisor

If you're already dreaming of your first summer getaway of the year, this list of the best beach destinations around the world may give you some inspiration.

Why LEGO Pieces Have Been Washing Up on English Beaches for 25 Years

In 1997, 4.8 million LEGO pieces—many of which were nautical-themed—fell off a cargo ship. They're still turning up on beaches 25 years later.

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