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How is a wave formed, understanding swell and surf forecasts?
Do you know how waves are formed in the ocean? It turns out there are several mechanisms that make waves. Learn all about them!
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Sea Urchin Body Is One Big Eye
Did you know that sea urchines can see with their feet? Learn how this is possible in this article!
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Will a 14-lb. Bowling Ball Float in the Dead Sea?
Did you know that objects and people can float on the dead sea? Learn how this can happen by viewing this video!
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Exploring Oceans: Great Barrier Reef
Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef, located just off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest living structure? In this video from National Geographic, you can learn …
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Mudskippers: Walking Fish
Do you know there are fish who can walk on water? Come learn about this discovery. How do these amazing fish walk on water? Learn all about them!
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Starfish
Learn all about starfish. Do you know that these creatures can regenerate their body parts? Can you imagine this? Learn how this it even possible.
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How are seashells created? Or any other shell, such as a snails or a turtles?
Have you ever collected shells from the beach and wondered where they come from? Learn just that by reading this article!
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Exploring Oceans: Hawaii
Did you know that more than 40 kinds of sharks live off the coast of Hawaii? Learn more about the oceans, peppered with underwater volcanoes, that surround Hawaii! Learn all abou…
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Exploring Oceans: Antarctica
Did you know that even though Antarctica itself is inhospitable to life, many kinds of animals live just offshore? In this video, you can learn about the many species that live i…
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Exploring Oceans: Caribbean Gulf
The mix of moonlight, tide, and temperature triggers an extraordinary explosion of life in these waters. When the conditions are just right, divers can witness the reproduction of…
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Exploring Oceans: West Indian
Two of the world's swiftest currents connect off the east coast of Africa, creating some of the richest biological areas of the sea. This ocean is home to the legendary coelacanth fish.
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Exploring Oceans: Patagonia
At the Peninsula Valdez, a pod of orcas undertakes a daring dining ritual, risking beaching themselves to catch seals and sea lions. These waters are also home to Chilean sea bass…
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Starfish
Did you know that if a starfish loses an arm it can grow another one? Learn more about this fascinating creature in quick list of facts about starfish! Picture Credit: Steven Pavlov
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Lobster
Lobsters are yummy to eat, but do you know really know about them? Learn about them in this article.
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