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How billions of dollars and cutting-edge tech are revolutionizing ocean explorationAugust 15, 2024 – What lurks beneath the waves? State-of-the-art robots, ships, and submersibles are helping a new generation of explorers finally understand the most mysterious habitat on Earth.
How warm oceans supercharge deadly hurricanesJuly 01, 2024 – As tropical storms move over record hot oceans, they can erupt into deadly superstorms.
Saturn’s ‘Death Star’ moon was hiding a secret: an underground oceanFebruary 07, 2024 – Researchers say the unlikely discovery could help them better understand buried oceans on frozen moons — and maybe life beyond Earth.
This isn't a starfish—it's a rare sand found only in JapanAugust 22, 2024 – Star sand is both a beautiful sight and a scientific marvel. Each grain once housed a tiny single-celled organism.
Watch the first episode of 'OceanXplorers' for freeAugust 19, 2024 – Combining a high-end, science-driven documentary with thrilling scenes of exploration, our new six-part series is a high-stakes adventure in ocean discovery.
Marine pollution, explainedAugust 13, 2024 – A wide range of pollution—from plastic pollution to light pollution—affects marine ecosystems.
What causes a rip current—and how can you spot one?July 03, 2024 – Over 80 percent of lifeguard rescues in the U.S. are related to rip currents. Here’s how to spot their telltale signs—and how to get out of one.
The Olympics chose Tahiti for its famous waves—but some surfers aren't happy about itJuly 29, 2024 – A judging tower would have damaged Tahiti’s coral structures, likely affecting its ecosystem for decades, and even change the wave patterns. Does the solution solve the problem?
7 sea creatures we can’t believe are realJuly 11, 2024 – From mysterious colossal squid to the ferocious pram bug, these creatures are stranger than fiction.
6 of Europe’s best secret beaches, from Croatia to FranceJuly 27, 2024 – Looking to avoid the crowds this summer? From lakeside retreats to salt-water lagoons, here’s where you can find some of Europe’s best-kept coastal secrets.
Painted lady butterfly takes one of longest insect journeys ever recordedJune 25, 2024 – It’s taken more than a decade, but scientists have cracked the case of these colorful insects found thousands of miles away from home.
For the best wild swimming spot in San Francisco, ask the Dolphin ClubJune 24, 2024 – Members of the historic Dolphin Club have been braving the waters of the San Francisco Bay for over a century. Now, regulars and travellers alike come together against the backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge to reap the benefits of a bracing dip.
These images will help you see coral reefs in a whole new wayMay 20, 2024 – A scuba diver until age 79, Georgette Apol Douwma photographed reefs around the world and then transformed her images into dazzling kaleidoscopic designs.
The Gulf of Maine is warming fast. What does that mean for lobsters—and everything else?May 14, 2024 – National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry has been diving in the Gulf of Maine for more than 40 years. After learning these waters were a harbinger of climate change, he set out to document the rapid shift and its ripple effects.
Scientists race to save Florida's spinning, dying fishApril 03, 2024 – As the mysterious event that causes sawfish to spin and die continues, experts are taking an unprecedented step to protect the critically endangered ray.
Castle-backed beaches, smokehouses and ruins: the Northumberland Coast has it allApril 07, 2024 – With seaside trails, castles and even a pilgrimage site, this coastal stretch of North East England warrants weeks of exploration.