A hermit crab on the shore with a plastic cup for a shell.

The Anthropocene

Plastic bottles and other marine debris cover a rocky beach in Curacao.

Marine Plastics Overview

Are you a student researching marine plastics or someone looking to reduce their plastic use? This overview dives into everything to know.

Read More

Featured Content

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.
see all lesson plans

The Anthropocene Articles