Oceans
Dive deep into the mysteries of marine life, the impact of human activity on Earth’s oceans, and the efforts to protect these vital ecosystems from threats including pollution, overfishing, and climate change.
These scientists want to create a shark ‘forecast’
The extraordinary life and quiet death of the world’s largest iceberg
National Geographic’s 7 Natural Wonders of America
Can we save the hammerhead shark from extinction?
The most iconic New England town you’ve never visited
See rare footage of a great white shark—in the Mediterranean
How to ultrasound a 15-foot-wide giant mother manta
What a ‘super’ El Niño means for the planet
Scientists discover a 5.3-million-year-old whale graveyard
Scientists just found the 'Sasquatch' of the sea
New tech is saving gray whales in San Francisco Bay
The color of this little blue octopus is what helps it survive
How El Niño could reshape monsoon season around the world
Belugas just passed an impressive cognitive test
Inside the extremely bizarre sex lives of anglerfish
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