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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.'

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

Kangaroos are common visitors to Australia's Lucky Bay.

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

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

🎇 New mud volcano discovered in Norwegian waters

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

This beach is sending some mixed messages.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

‘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.

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

A humpback whale in clear tropical waters

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Wild Misconceptions About Sharks

10 Facts About the Portuguese Man O’ War

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

11 Fascinating Facts About the Frilled Shark

10 Surprising Facts About Rogue Waves

Submarine vs. Submersible: What’s the Difference?

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

The 25 Best Beaches in the World

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

Watch a Newly-Discovered Mud Volcano Erupt Underwater

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

What Causes Red Tides?

10 Deep Facts About the Internet’s Undersea Cables

What Kind of Fish Is Dory From Finding Nemo?

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

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

How Do Oysters Make Pearls?

12 Fascinating Facts About Whales

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

11 Cool Facts About Iceberg Alley

10 Remarkable Sea Voyagers

Watch What Happens When You Crack an Egg Underwater

Which Country Has the Longest Coastline?