START WITH THE BASICS
The oceans, explained
The ocean is the lifeblood of our planet, but how does it actually work? Explore fundamental concepts—from ocean currents to food chains—and build your marine science knowledge from the ground up.
Did you know every second breath you take comes from the ocean? This vast, blue expanse shapes our climate, fuels the water cycle, and holds the planet’s greatest extremes—from sunlit shallows to deep-sea trenches.
Life in the ocean is as diverse as it is mysterious. From coral reefs bustling with fish to the pitch-black depths where alien-like creatures thrive, every marine species has a role to play. How do they survive? Who eats who? And what strange, glowing organisms lurk in the deep?
Not all ocean habitats are the same—some teem with colour and movement, while others lie hidden in darkness. Coral reefs, mangroves, kelp forests, and deep-sea vents all support life in ways we’re still discovering. How do these ecosystems function, and why do they matter?
The ocean does more than just house marine life—it controls our planet’s weather and climate. From powerful currents to massive storms, it shapes the world around us in ways we don’t always see.
Miles below the surface lies a world unlike any other—where creatures glow, pressure is immense, and volcanoes erupt underwater. How do animals survive in this extreme environment? And how do scientists explore the unknown?
The ocean is changing faster than ever—warming waters, rising seas, and plastic pollution threaten marine life and ecosystems. But how do these changes happen, and what can we do to protect our blue planet?
The frozen edges of our planet may seem distant, but they play a vital role in Earth’s climate and ocean health. From towering glaciers to melting Arctic sea ice, let’s explore why ice matters—and what happens as it disappears.
In the deep blue, sound is everything. Whales call across vast distances, dolphins navigate with clicks, and even tiny shrimp create underwater thunder. But as human noise fills the ocean, what does this mean for marine life?
With more than 80% of the ocean still unmapped, scientists are on a mission to uncover its hidden world. From tracking sharks to scanning the seas from space, discover the tools and techniques that help us study marine life and its future.
Despite threats like climate change and pollution, hope for the ocean is stronger than ever. With marine protected areas, coral restoration, and cutting-edge tech, we have the power to heal and protect our seas.
The ocean has more stories to tell—keep going!
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