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The Dumbest Animal Alive

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The ocean sunfish, or Mola, is one of the strangest animals alive. A massive, flat, derpy giant that eats jellyfish, drifts aimlessly, and carries parasites that even have smaller parasites of their own.

The ocean is evolving, and it’s not based on the ‘survival of the fittest’

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Astrobiologist Betül Kaçar explains that life survives by working together, not just by competing. To elaborate, she uses an example about microbes in the Black Sea that help other organisms by sharing energy.

Surprising Science: A Shell Collector

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Meet the Xenophora, a genus of sea snail commonly known as carrier shells.

Plankton

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Phytoplankton blooms play a pivotal role in the oceanic food web, enticing a range of majestic creatures from far and wide to benefit from their nutrients.

Protecting Our Oceans With Auli'i Cravalho | Nat Geo Pristine Seas

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Join @auliicravalho, the voice of #Moana, in conversation with @natgeopristineseas specialist Courtney Lorey about all things oceans, including Moana’s new adventure and why we need to protect this natural wonder.

The Ocean Has Weather Too And It's Weird

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Prepare to support and help sustain healthy coastal and marine ecosystems with a focus on community impact by earning a Master of Science degree in Coastal and Marine Science and Management.

Ocean Fish Poop

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Watch this video and find out what fish poop has to do with the health of the ocean and our planet.

Anthony Mackie Asks NASA About Ocean Science

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Join Anthony Mackie, actor and National Geographic host, as he chats about how scientists study the ocean and the creatures that live there – including sharks!

Ocean Wonders: Slumber In The Sea

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Follow us down into the deep to discover how dozing in the ocean can be more bizarre than your wildest dreams.

Ocean Wonders: Aging In The Abyss

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Join us as we take a look at what it’s like to grow old in the ocean.

Ocean Wonders: A Symphony Of Smells

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Hold your breath—but not your nose—as we explore olfaction in the ocean.

Dumbo Octopus Sighting

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Scientists exploring the deep Pacific Ocean were delighted by a rare sighting of the Dumbo octopus during a 27-day expedition in September, 2023.

Scuba Sam's World

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Learn some of the coolest facts about marine wildlife and the ocean as you join Scuba Sam on an aquatic journey and discover the wonders of the underwater world.

How AI Is Revolutionizing Deep Ocean Research

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With so much of the ocean left unexplored, and a limited number of deep ocean specialists, could AI help scientists to drive major breakthroughs?

Why Did Megalodon Go Extinct?

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Dive into the ocean’s depths to see how the gigantic megalodon ruled the seas, and find out what caused its extinction.

What Is Ocean Stratification?

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The ocean has layers that mix—sometimes. What are the layers made of? And why is it bad news when they don’t?

What Is A Blue Hole?

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Shark Week expert Luke Tipple explains the natural phenomenon of marine sinkholes.

Oceans (Full Episode) | Hostile Planet

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Dive beneath the surface of Earth’s oceans to discover animals as they fight to adapt.

Oceans Of The World

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Learn all about the 5 oceans of the world.

How To Hear Halfway Around The World

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Sounds in the ocean can travel more than 10,000 miles - that's halfway around the world! Here's how.