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OCEANS

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.

Jake Rossen

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.

Mark Mancini

Watch What Happens When You Crack an Egg Underwater

In this video, a scuba diver demonstrates what happens to a raw egg 60 feet below the ocean's surface.

Michele Debczak



Aerial view of Nova Scotian coastline.

Which Country Has the Longest Coastline?

Experts agree that Canada has the world's longest coastline, but the exact length is disputed.

Michele Debczak


Octopuses Are Recycling Bottles and Cans for Shelter

A new study found that octopuses are repurposing marine litter to create protective shelters for themselves.

Jake Rossen


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.

Ellen Gutoskey


A draughtsboard shark.

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.

Michele Debczak
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