OCEANS

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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