Meet Two Generations of Leading Ocean ProtectorsJuly 18, 2018 – Sylvia Earle and Jessica Cramp share what inspires them and how everyone can help make a cleaner, bluer world.
The Ocean Is Coming to Times SquareOctober 05, 2017 – A new exhibit lets you experience the sounds and sights of the deep sea.
Jahawi Bertolli: Telling the story of the oceanMarch 25, 2021 – National Geographic Explorer and Storyteller Jahawi Bertolli captures the wonders of the underwater world.
Mysterious ocean ‘blob’ may have led to fewer baby whalesMarch 19, 2019 – A persistent mass of warm water in the Arctic provided a preview of how climate change may impact humpback whales.
Ocean HabitatOctober 31, 2016 – Most of Earth’s surface—more than 70 percent—is covered by oceans.
Huge amounts of greenhouse gases lurk in the oceans, and could make warming far worseDecember 17, 2019 – Stores of methane and CO2 in the world's seas are in a strange, icy state, and the waters are warming, creating a ticking carbon time bomb.
Microplastics found to permeate the ocean’s deepest pointsDecember 06, 2018 – One liter of water from the Mariana Trench contains thousands of tiny plastic pieces, according to new research.
Ocean WorldA drone captures a bird’s-eye view of a surfer at Brazil’s Praia Mole in this National Geographic Photo of the Day from the 2015 Traveler Photo Contest.
New Game Asks Players to Clean the Ocean of PlasticJune 08, 2018 – It also highlights pressing issues like warming oceans and coral bleaching.
Magical Images Reveal the Beauty and Raw Power of the OceanJune 08, 2018 – This photographer lives by the tides, the swell, and the wind–championing the natural wonder of our world’s oceans.
Climate Change Is Suffocating Large Parts of the OceanJanuary 04, 2018 – A new study says warming has reduced the oxygen levels in large swaths of the deep ocean, threatening marine life around the world.
Watch: Sea Cucumbers Are The Ocean’s Vacuum CleanersAugust 29, 2018 – By simply eating and digesting food, these squishy sea creatures help keep the ocean clean and resilient, even fighting climate change.
How One Country Is Restoring Its Damaged OceanApril 11, 2018 – Belize was criticized for putting its stunning coral reefs and other marine resources at risk. The country responded with innovative solutions.
Tiny crab encased in amber reveals evolutionary march out of the oceanOctober 20, 2021 – The stunningly preserved, 100-million-year-old crustacean also highlights the conflict surrounding Myanmar’s amber mines.
Would the world really face chaos if the Atlantic's ocean currents slowed down?August 10, 2023 – Recent studies have suggested the water continuously flowing around the Atlantic Ocean could slow as the climate warms—potentially triggering global weather consequences.
Save the sea otters! How cute critters can inspire kids to protect the ocean.May 23, 2022 – Nothing motivates children more than an adorable animal in trouble. Here are 5 that will inspire them to save the seas.