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Marine Life

Look: Nocturnal Stargazer

The nocturnal reticulate stargazer buries itself in the sand, with only its face protruding, waiting for unsuspecting prey to swim overhead.

The Best Places to Dive with Hammerhead Sharks

Ready to get hammered? Then get your scuba gear and head to the eastern Pacific: Galapagos, Cocos, Malpelo — or all three!

Photo Gallery: 25 Turtles from Around the Globe

Who loves turtles? You do! And we do too. Turtle lovers can dive with their favorite ocean friends all over the world;

Google Translate adds "Dolphin" and "Whale" to available languages

Dory from “Finding Nemo” claimed to be able to speak fluently in “whale” – and now, thanks to Google, so can you. The multinational corporation recently added “whale” and “dolphin” to their list of over 90 languages that users can translate.

Underwater Photo Gallery: Camouflaged Critters

Many reef creatures have adapted in such a way that they can hide in plain view. Judy G presents a photo gallery of these masters of disguise.

9 Awe-Inspiring Archipelagos

For divers, all archipelagos are not created equal. Follow our lead to nine of the most awe-inspiring of the bunch.

Do Pufferfish Hold Their Breath?

They can look like heavyweight boxers in a display of you-can't-beat-me chest swelling. Find out if they actually hold their breath or not.

UK Establishes World's Largest Marine Reserve in South Pacific Pitcairn Islands

Only about 1% of the world's oceans are protected in reserves, but this number is steadily growing thanks in part to the United Kingdom. Tucked inside the UK's recent budget announcement was the bid to protect 322,000 square miles (830,000 square kilometers) around the Pitcairn islands in the South Pacific ocean from overfishing and seafloor mining.

Join a Thrilling Seven-Night Research Odyssey Aboard the Four Seasons Explorer

Study the Maldives’ most exciting residents— manta rays and whale sharks