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Harihareshwar, India
Harihareshwar Rock Formations
Fascinating rock formations on the cliffs of a sacred coastal town.
Cape Saint Mary's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve
Massive gannet colony perched on cliffs, with hiking trails and an interpretation center.
disasters
Port Royal: The Rise and (Literal) Fall of a Booming Pirate City
Port Royal, Jamaica was a haven for pirates and privateers—until it was swallowed by the sea.
Dublin, Ireland
The Great South Wall
The Dublin sea wall draws walkers, photographers, and fishing enthusiasts.
Cordova, Alaska
Cordova Fisherman’s Memorial
A small maritime town's own way of memorializing the local lives spent at sea.
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9 Spots for Unexpected Family Fun Across San Diego
Kids, teens, and parents alike will love these wondrous places.
Itinerary
California’s Unbelievable Landscapes: A Guide to Nature’s Masterpieces
Volcanic craters, out-of-this-world rock formations, and wild twisting trees, all in one state.
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.
Itinerary
Explore California on Foot: Nature’s Year-Round Playground
Walks, hikes, and strolls that show off the state’s splendor.
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Exploring the Lost Land Beneath the North Sea
New research reveals that Doggerland—a sunken swath of Europe connecting Britain to the mainland—was more than a simple thoroughfare. It was home.
Rockland, Maine
Project Puffin Visitor Center
Learn about the history and hopeful future of Maine’s nesting birds at this interactive Audubon facility.
nature
Podcast: Floating Along with Florida's Gentle Giants
Meet Florida’s unofficial mascot: the manatee.
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.
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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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Into The Deep: The Journey to Bring Amazing Deep Sea Animals to the Surface
The Monterey Bay Aquarium displays vibrant jellies, fascinating fishes, and the largest crab in the world.
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How the Best Underwater Photography Reveals a World of Wonder
Welcome to the home of pink coral-scapes and fluorescent lizardfish.
nature
Capturing the Mysterious Antarctic Whale Gathering on Film
No one was sure about the size of these almost-mythical wildlife events—until we got it all on camera.
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In This Seaside Town, the New Year Brings a Battle With the ‘Witches of the Sea’
The local Epiphany celebration of Grado, Italy, is inspired by a mysterious band of 16th-century pirates.
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