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Chile Creates Large Marine Reserve
The New Park Expands Chile's Total Marine Protected Area More Than 100 Times
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The Impact of Seafood
Every year more than 170 billion pounds of wild fish and shellfish are caught in the oceans. Learn about the impact your seafood choices make on your health and the ocean in this interactive guide.
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Gulf Memories
Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle reflects on the disappearing blue wilderness of her childhood.
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Help Protect the Ocean
Raise global awareness of the urgent ocean crisis. Join I Am the Ocean today!
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Gulf Oil Spill
Find photos, articles, and educational resources for students on the worst oil spill in U.S. History.
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Citizens of the Sea
Dive into astonishing diversity of ocean life from marine scientist Nancy Knowlton and the Census of Marine Life.
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Learn about current and upcoming projects led by National Geographic explorers and grantees who are using cutting-edge technology to explore the oceans.
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For Kids
Learn about the ocean with activities, photos, and games.
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Educator Resources: Oil Spills
Teach students about the effects of oil spills on the environment.
Support the Ocean
Help protect the last healthy, undisturbed places in the ocean so we can learn how to help healthy reefs thrive, help unhealthy reefs recover, and better preserve the ocean.
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Ocean Life
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Ocean Special Issue
Explore the world's oceans, from their prehistoric beginnings to modern-day efforts to preserve their natural wonder.
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Citizens of the Sea
Dive into astonishing diversity of ocean life from marine scientist Nancy Knowlton and the Census of Marine Life.