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More About the Ocean
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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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Cook-Wise
Join chef and conservationist Barton Seaver in a new series exploring sustainability, community, and environmental concerns as they relate to one of the world’s most common rituals—dinner.
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Noisy Ocean
The sounds of ships, from air guns to propellers, are on the increase, disrupting the lives of marine dwellers.
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Whale Sharks Film Themselves
Researchers deploy Crittercam to study whale shark behavior and the giants' relationship with the tourists who swim nearby.
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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.
Ocean Hero Spotlight
Ocean Quizzes
Live Expedition Tracker
Learn about current and upcoming projects led by National Geographic explorers and grantees who are using cutting-edge technology to explore the oceans.
Take Action
Ocean Videos
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 Topics
Your Ocean
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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.
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Activities for Students
Explore the dramatic landscapes of the ocean floor using National Geographic maps.
Explore the Ocean
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Ocean Life
Order ocean books, dvds, maps, and more from the National Geographic online store.
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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.