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A hammerhead shark swims just underneath the surface of the water.

Sharks

Two whales swimming

Whales

Two penguins on a rocky shore.

Penguins

an ancient ocean seascape

Ocean Through Time

A colorful coral reef in blue ocean water.

Corals

a sea turtle

Sea Turtles

An iridescent jellyfish underwater.

Jellyfish & Comb Jellies

A satellite image of a hurricane.

Hurricanes Typhoons & Cyclones

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Two California market squids mate in the waters off of California's Channel Islands.

Love's Embrace

 While spawning, the male market squid's arms blush red as he embraces the female, a warning to other competing males to back-off.

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Are You An Educator?

At Smithsonian Ocean, we have lesson plans, activities, and resources to help you engage your students in the wonders of our oceans.
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