Ocean Wonders

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Ocean Wonders 1.5 hours Beginner

Welcome to Ocean Wonders, where we will explore the awesome, amazing, and mind-blowing creatures of the seas. These videos give us a glimpse into the underwater world and how these animals have adapted to life in the sea. Deeper dives provide us a chance to learn more and see where our knowledge can take us.

 

Dive in with us to meet colorful nudibranchs and to learn how they could hold the cure for cancer. Admire the immortal jellyfish and ponder with us if it’s the only animal that might be able to live forever. Cruise along with sea turtles as they navigate the world’s oceans, avoiding plastics and making their way back home to nest. And discover with us what salps are and why they matter for the climate, the planet, and our survival.

 

These are just a few of the Ocean Wonders we’ll behold. There are so many more, waiting to be discovered, admired, and studied.

Nudibranchs

These tiny sea slugs pack a punch! Hidden within their tiny bodies, some scientists theorize we could find a cure for cancer.
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Jellyfish

Jellyfish are simple creatures that have survived in all our world’s oceans for millions of years. Learn how and why.
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Jellyfish Lakes

In Palau, magnificent golden jellies flutter across the tops of marine lakes on the island every day to eat. Watch their daily dance.
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The Immortal Jellyfish

A unique jellyfish has figured out one of the world’s most elusive secrets: eternal life. Find out how this jellyfish cheats time and death.
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Barrel Jellyfish

Join biologist Lizzie Daly and underwater cinematographer Dan Abbott as they get up close and personal with a giant barrel jellyfish.
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Octopuses

Octopuses are some of the most intelligent creatures of the sea. And it’s no wonder ‒ they’ve got nine brains! Learn more fun facts.
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Salps

Rarely seen or understood, salps are translucent animals that play a vital role in carbon sequestration ‒ find out how!
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Clownfish x Sea Anemones

Clownfish and sea anemones have one of the most famous symbiotic relationships in the oceans. Learn how they keep each other healthy and safe.
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Yeti Crabs

In the deepest parts of the oceans, small crabs have found a way to survive and thrive. Learn about how and why!
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Pacific Herring Spawn

Pacific herring have spawned on the Pacific Northwest coast for millennia. Now, commercial fishing threatens their existence. Discover why in this chapter.
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Sea Turtles

Learn about where sea turtles came from and how dinosaurs played a role in their evolution.
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Sea Turtles: Nesting

Sea turtle nests along our coastlines are threatened by development and interactions with humans. Let's brainstorm about how we can protect them.
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Sea Turtles: Migrations

Sea turtles migrate across the globe to feed, forage, and grow. They somehow make it back to their natal beaches to reproduce. Learn more in this chapter.
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Sea Turtles: Under Threat

Sea turtles are being forced to deal with a new threat that’s challenging their very existence: plastics. Find out what we can do.
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Watch, Listen, Learn & Get Inspired

The oceans are full of wondrous and amazing creatures. Stay inspired and take your learning further with these curated resources.
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