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Octopuses Are Recycling Bottles and Cans for Shelter

A new study found that octopuses are repurposing marine litter to create protective shelters for themselves.

It's actually just one really big ocean.

How Many Oceans Are There, Really?

Thanks to the debate surrounding the validity of the Southern Ocean, it’s more than a one-word answer.

Study Suggests That Some Sharks Sleep—And They Keep Their Eyes Open When They Do

A new study suggests that some sharks do sleep, even though they appear to be wide-awake when they're catching up on theirs Zs.

Explorer Ferdinand Magellan didn't quite get all the way around the globe.

11 of History’s Most Famous Sea Voyages

Throughout history, sea travel has provided a watery road to modern globalism. Here are 11 incredible sea voyages that advanced our understanding of the world.

The Blue Whale Can Weigh Up to 330,000 Pounds—And Has the Biggest Penis in the Animal Kingdom

The sexual organ of the majestic blue whale is so impressive that some speculate it's been mistaken for sea monsters.

The World's 10 Best Beaches, According to Tripadvisor

If you're already dreaming of your first summer getaway of the year, this list of the best beach destinations around the world may give you some inspiration.

Why LEGO Pieces Have Been Washing Up on English Beaches for 25 Years

In 1997, 4.8 million LEGO pieces—many of which were nautical-themed—fell off a cargo ship. They're still turning up on beaches 25 years later.

For the First Time Ever, Scientists Witnessed—and Recorded—Orcas Stalking and Killing a Blue Whale

New video evidence shows that orcas are capable of hunting and killing blue whales—the largest animals on Earth.

Scientists Captured Footage of the Rare—and Very Large—Phantom Jellyfish

The giant phantom jellyfish has been spotted roughly 100 times since it was discovered more than a century ago.

A Trash Can From Myrtle Beach Just Washed Ashore in Ireland

A trash can from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, traveled over 3000 miles to Mulranny, Ireland, and now the town is using it for its original purpose.

Bobbing along on the bottom of the beautiful briny sea is often easier said than done.

Just How Deep Is the Ocean? Watch and See

MetaBallStudios is helping you visualize ocean depths and other underwater spots, from the ‘Titanic’ shipwreck to the Mariana Trench.

Wally looking regal in Wales in May 2021.

Wally, the Wandering Walrus Last Seen in Ireland, Was Just Spotted in Iceland

After leaving a bunch of damaged Irish boats in his wake, Wally the Walrus appears to be headed home to the Arctic.

Scientists from the expedition tagging whales in the Santa Barbara Channel.

The Loneliest Whale: Documentary Chronicles a Search for the 52 Hertz Whale

Fifty-two Hertz, dubbed 'the loneliest whale in the world,' has roamed the Pacific for decades, singing at a much higher frequency than other whale species.

Jaws of St-eel: Snowflake Moray Eels Use Their Extendable Jaws to Swallow Prey on Land

Crabs, be warned: Sticking to the coast may not keep you safe from the pharyngeal jaws of a snowflake moray eel.

Massacre on the Mary Russell: When a 19th-Century Ship Captain Murdered His Crew

“The curse of God is upon you all!” Captain Stewart bellowed. Then, he methodically bludgeoned seven sailors to death with a crowbar.

What Would Actually Happen If You Drank Saltwater?

You might think drinking seawater would be better than drinking no water at all. Your kidneys would beg to differ.

The Ever Given shortly after being dislodged in the Suez Canal.

How the Full Worm Moon Helped Free the Stuck Ship in the Suez Canal

Regular full moons cause spring tides, but March’s worm moon wasn’t a regular one—it was a supermoon.

A Walrus Was Spotted In Ireland for the Very First Time After Falling Asleep on an Iceberg

A 5-year-old girl and her dad were the first people to see the walrus when it made a rare appearance on Ireland's shores.

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This Magical Hidden Beach in Mexico Was Uncovered by Military Bombs

The Marieta Islands in Mexico are home to Playa del Amor—a hidden beach uncovered by military test bombings in the 1900s.

Sea Cucumbers on One Coral Reef Drop Several Eiffel Towers’ Worth of Poop Each Year—and That’s a Good Thing

Slow clap for sea cucumbers, whose excretory achievements could help slow climate change damage to the Great Barrier Reef.

Scientists Have Observed Octopuses "Punching" Fish Silly

Researchers at the University of Lisbon have confirmed that octopuses will not hesitate to check a fish by smacking it senseless.

Why Are Oceans Salty?

The salt in the ocean comes from two main sources: rocks on land and vents at the bottom of the sea.

The Reason Stone Crabs Are So Expensive

The reason stone crabs are so expensive is also what makes them one of the most sustainable seafoods on Earth.

Police In Wareham, Massachusetts Beg Residents to Stop Calling In About a Sunfish

Throughout Monday, calls poured in about a large, awkward-looking fish floundering off the coast of Wareham, Massachusetts.

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