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6 Products That Celebrate and Support U.S. National Parks

Find out how brands like Park Projects, National Geographic, L.L. Bean, and more support the U.S. national parks through their unique product lines.

Take a Stand for Causes You Support With the Help of Conscious Step Socks

Conscious Step is a sock and apparel company that wants you to wear what you believe in, whether you support LGBTQ+ rights or want to protect the rainforest.

Scientists Have Observed Octopuses "Punching" Fish Silly

Researchers at the University of Lisbon have confirmed that octopuses will not hesitate to check a fish by smacking it senseless.

Why Are Oceans Salty?

The salt in the ocean comes from two main sources: rocks on land and vents at the bottom of the sea.

The Reason Stone Crabs Are So Expensive

The reason stone crabs are so expensive is also what makes them one of the most sustainable seafoods on Earth.

Police In Wareham, Massachusetts Beg Residents to Stop Calling In About a Sunfish

Throughout Monday, calls poured in about a large, awkward-looking fish floundering off the coast of Wareham, Massachusetts.

Navy planes creating smoke screens during the 1920s.

This Video From 1923 Shows a U.S. Biplane Creating a Smoke Screen to Conceal Itself in Open Waters

World War I generated lots of new technology, including smoke screens that looked as large and solid as the Wall from ‘Game of Thrones.’

Did the Northern Lights Play a Role in the Sinking of the Titanic? A New Paper Says It’s Possible

The northern lights were spotted the night the 'Titanic' sank, and the solar storm that caused them may have contributed to the ship's demise.

Killer whales might be lashing out in response to decades of disruption by humans.

Orca-Strated Attack: Killer Whales Are Crashing Into Boats, Seemingly On Purpose

Killer whales have repeatedly laid siege to boats, working in concert in what appear to be deliberate acts of aggression.

Blood stars and Acadian redfish lurk near plates and a stove from the Portland.

New Expedition Will Explore the 1898 Shipwreck Known as ‘New England’s Titanic’—And You Can Livestream It

The SS 'Portland' vanished into the Atlantic during a storm of the century, but we still don’t know exactly why it sank.

The lobster boat Lydia will soon be transformed into the Orca III.

The Orca Boat From Jaws Is Coming Back, This Time to Promote Shark Conservation

The familiar shark-hunting vessel from the 1975's 'Jaws' is being recreated for ocean research and to encourage shark conservation.

Red Lobster Employee Discovers Rare Blue Lobster, Donates It to Akron Zoo

After Red Lobster employees discovered a rare blue lobster in a delivery, they found it a new home at a zoo in Akron, Ohio.

Oregon came up with a combustible solution for their dead whale problem.

The 1970 Blubber Boom: Reliving the Disastrous Tale of Oregon's Exploding Whale

On November 12, 1970, a dead beached whale in Oregon needed to be disposed of. Experts determined the best method would be to blow it up using dynamite. It did not go as planned.

An artist’s interpretation of the birth of a baby mosasaur.

This Football-Sized Fossil Egg is the First Found in Antarctica, and It May Have Belonged to a Mosasaur

The 68-million-year-old fossil egg’s mystery mother may have been one of the fiercest marine predators from the Late Cretaceous period.

Grayton Beach? More like Blue-Ton Beach.

The 10 Best Beaches in America, According to Dr. Beach

Two of the best beaches are in Florida this year—including Grayton Beach State Park in the top spot.

These waves won't unexpectedly soak your beach towel when the tide comes in.

Watch: This Crashing Wave Art Installation in South Korea Brings Seaside Tranquility to a Busy City

The screen’s resolution is nearly twice ultra-HD, making the installation even more realistic than ocean footage on your TV at home.

Scientists Put 3D Glasses on Cuttlefish and Find Out They Use Human-Like Depth Perception to Hunt Prey

3D movies of shrimp were involved, too—all in the name of seeing if cuttlefish use stereopsis like we do.

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Need More Penis Fish In Your Life? A California Aquarium Has a Livestream

After thousands of 'penis fish,' or fat innkeeper worms, washed up on the shores of California, one aquarium decided to give people an up-close-and-personal look at the phallic annelid via livestream.

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Why Thousands of 'Penis Fish' Washed Up on a California Beach

'Urechis caupo' bears a striking resemblance to a specific part of male human anatomy, but the species is usually hidden underground. Something brought them to the surface.

The Vasa shipwreck displayed in Sweden's Vasa Museum.

Swedish Divers Just Discovered Two Shipwrecks That Might Be Related to the Famous Vasa Warship

Unlike the ‘Vasa,’ these ships almost definitely didn’t sink less than a mile into their maiden voyages.

This Reusable Drink Cover Is Made Entirely of Ocean-Bound Plastic

Want to protect your hands from hot drinks while also looking rad (and eco-friendly)? For just $5, you can buy a reusable drink koozie made completely from ocean-bound plastic.

Scientists Capture Video of Deepstaria, a Rarely Seen, Shapeshifting Jellyfish

In the video, the Deepstaria jellyfish hovers like a ghost before unfurling its billowing bell, giving scientists aboard the 'Nautilus' a rare look at the illusive species.

15 Things You Can Do to Help Keep Oceans Clean

It's not just enough to enjoy our oceans—we also have to help keep them clean. Here are 15 ways you can pitch in.

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15 of the World's Most Popular Beaches as Seen From Above

Planning your next great beach vacation? See what the world's most popular spots for sun and sand look like from the sky.

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