Curated Video
A Baby Whale's Journey through the Lifeblood of Our Blue Planet
A three-month-old humpback whale calf, relies on constant attention and vast quantities of milk as it prepares for a 3,000-mile migration driven by powerful ocean currents. As their journey unfolds, oceanographer Sylvia Earle highlights...
Curated Video
How Ocean Currents Influence Life on Land
As the whales swim south, the water gets colder and more dangerous, with predators like sharks and killer whales nearby. Baby humpbacks stay quiet, using soft sounds to talk to their moms and avoid being found. Ocean currents like the...
Makematic
Oceans
Discover Earth's five oceans – from the vast Pacific to the icy Southern Ocean – uncovering unique features, marine life, and geographic features like the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Curated Video
Tracing the Journey of a Bottle in the Ocean
Join Vincent, Agathe, and David as they investigate the journey of a bottle thrown into the sea. Inspired by the famous 1992 plastic duck experiment, they study ocean currents, including surface and deep currents, to predict the bottle's...
Curated Video
Tides Unveiled: A Journey to Understanding Ocean Movements
Explore the fascinating world of tides with a primary school class at Mont-Saint-Michel, where Europe's highest tides occur. Discover how the gravitational forces of the moon and sun orchestrate the ocean's dramatic rise and fall, and...
Curated Video
The Pioneering Voyage of the HMS Challenger
The HMS Challenger set out on its 3-year voyage in 1872. This expedition was to be the first of its kind. One organised specifically to gather data on the ocean environment and its inhabitants. During its 127,580 km (79,280 mi) journey...
Wonderscape
Oceans and Climate: The Crucial Role of Our Planet's Waters
This video delves into the significant impact of oceans on global climate. It explains how oceans, covering 70% of the Earth's surface, absorb and redistribute solar energy, influencing weather patterns and climate zones. The process of...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Plastic and Chemical Pollution in Oceans
This video discusses the significant sources of pollution in our oceans, focusing on the impact of chemical waste and plastic pollution. It highlights the consequences of pollution on marine life, human health, and the environment. The...
Weatherthings
Rip Current Safety: Introduction
This is the science of what, where, and how of rip currents. Most lifeguard rescues on ocean beaches in the United States are for rip currents. See how to avoid rip currents and learn safety from these killer currents on beaches. They...
Weatherthings
Rip Current Safety: Summary
This is the science of what, where, and how of rip currents. Most lifeguard rescues on ocean beaches in the United States are for rip currents. See how to avoid rip currents and learn safety from these killer currents on beaches. They...
Weatherthings
Rip Current Safety: What is a Rip Current?
This is the science of what, where, and how of rip currents. Most lifeguard rescues on ocean beaches in the United States are for rip currents. See how to avoid rip currents and learn safety from these killer currents on beaches. They...
Restoration Planet
Youth-led River Cleanup in Ecuador
This inspiring youth-led river cleanup takes place on the Rio Carrizal in Ecuador. These young and passionate environmentalists invited us to join them, kayaking down this small river near Ecuador's coast. Plastic that ends up in the...
Weatherthings
Rip Current Safety: How Can You Stay Safe from Rip Currents?
This is the science of what, where, and how of rip currents. Most lifeguard rescues on ocean beaches in the United States are for rip currents. See how to avoid rip currents and learn safety from these killer currents on beaches. They...
Next Animation Studio
Ocean ecosystems changing due to shift in ocean currents
Scientists have discovered significant changes in the Atlantic Ocean’s ecosystem that might have been caused by shifts in ocean circulation.
Weatherthings
Ship Tracks
Ships leave trails of vapor, called ship tracks, in humid ocean air. You see them here, on satellite.
Professor Dave Explains
The Layers of the Ocean
Before taking a deep dive into the geology of the ocean's layers, let's review the basics of ocean life. What are the different sections of the ocean? What types of creatures live in each region? Composition of Oceanic Crust introduction
NASA
NASA | Meanwhile at the Bottom of the Ocean
The Ben Franklin mission has been forgotten by time, overshadowed by the concurrent Apollo 11 mission. However, the scientific findings obtained by the six aquanauts has provided a foundation for understanding the Gulf Stream and ocean...
Next Animation Studio
New deep-sea animal might not be seen again for centuries
The rare animal glows delightfully and was found almost 4km deep on a deep-sea shelf called the Aricebo amphitheater.
Weatherthings
Rip Current Safety: Where do Rip Currents Happen?
This is the science of what, where, and how of rip currents. Most lifeguard rescues on ocean beaches in the United States are for rip currents. See how to avoid rip currents and learn safety from these killer currents on beaches. They...
NASA
NASA | Massive Phytoplankton Bloom Discovered Under Arctic Sea Ice
Scientists have made a biological discovery in Arctic Ocean waters as dramatic and unexpected as finding a rainforest in the middle of a desert. A NASA-sponsored expedition punched through three-foot thick sea ice to find waters richer...
Weatherthings
Grid Waves
Sometimes waves arrive at a beach or shore in the shape of a grid. Here's how that may happen.
Professor Dave Explains
Pillow Lava, Dikes, Gabbro, and Peridotite
Magma from the Earth's crust routinely bubbles up, forming various types of volcanic rock on the ocean floor. What types of lava rocks can be found in the ocean? How are the formed and what happens to them over time? Plus, learn where...
NASA
NASA | Arctic Sea Ice Live Shot 2014
Dr. Tom Wagner talks about Arctic sea ice and the ARISE mission in this canned liveshot interview.
EarthEcho International
Youth in Action: Students Investigate Ocean Acidification and Salmon Decline in the Puget Sound
High School students from Seattle, WA, and Bainbridge, WA, area schools worked throughout the summer of 2015 on a seasonal pH monitoring project in Puget Sound. Through their citizen science efforts, a long-term partnership with the...