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Key Largo, Florida
Jules' Undersea Lab
Part research station, part time capsule, part aquatic fever dream.
Islamorada, Florida
Robbie’s of Islamorada
At this bayside marina, enormous wild tarpon jump out of the water to snatch fish from visitors’ hands.
rivers
Where the Savior Fish Still Swims
In an era of collapse, a fabled fish keeps coming back to the Nisg̱a’a nation.
science
Are There Plenty of Fish in the Sea? Ask an Elephant Seal.
In California, deep-diving marine mammals help scientists count how many fish live in the ocean's twilight zone.
Itinerary
The Ultimate California Guide to Tide Pools and Coastal Marine Life
Hidden within pockets of California’s seawater lies an entire world waiting to be explored.
Padstow, England
National Lobster Hatchery
Glimpse into the life cycle of the European lobster and the work being done to protect them.
Itinerary
Sea Of Wonders
California's Curious Coastline
world's largest
The World's Largest Coral, a Single Organism, Can Be Seen From Space
Recently discovered in the Solomon Islands, the mega coral is likely centuries old.
Tsuruoka, Japan
Kamo Aquarium
Marvel at the world's largest collection of jellyfish, including more than 10,000 undulating moon jellies.
Fujisawa, Japan
Morse Seaside Laboratory Site
The oft-overlooked site of one of the first marine biological research facilities in the world.
science
There Are More Whale Falls Off Los Angeles Than the Rest of the World Combined
The surprising discovery reveals how much we don't know about the deep ocean and its residents.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Ocean Fantasy Museum
An antiquated aquarium housed in a converted government anti-nuclear bunker.
coral reefs
These Summer Campers Are Saving Oceans One Coral Polyp at a Time
In the Florida Keys, young people are helping to rebuild the world's third largest barrier reef.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Cijin Shell Gallery
This seaside museum boasts a colorful collection of over 3,000 shells, the largest in Taiwan.
nature preserves
Canada's First Blue Park Is a Stunning Showcase of Marine Stewardship
British Columbia's Kitasu Bay is the first Indigenous-protected marine park in the world.
volcanoes
Every Time They're Found, Underwater Volcanoes Just Burst With Life
New discoveries off the Chilean coast include dozens of species new to science.
science
Baby Sea Stars Are Voracious Predators That Might Just Save an Ecosystem
Along the Pacific Coast, fast and furious sunflower sea stars are vicious hunters as adults—and they're even hungrier when young.
science
The Weird and Wonderful World of Sex Under the Sea
From penis dueling to pee potions to switching sexes, there’s no one right way of getting it on in the ocean.
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