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This story appears in the April 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. The map above is essentially an x-ray of the ocean, and the colors show where it’s feeling the most impact from human ...

“Brian’s images tell stories that celebrate the mystery and beauty of the ocean while bringing attention to the issues that threaten it,” says National Geographic Society President and CEO Gary ...

The incredibly rare fatal encounter, filmed as part of National Geographic limited series ... white sharks as being the top ...

National Geographic refers to the encounter as a "highly sophisticated ... the Pacific Viperfish does in fact bite. Ocean Twilight Zone writes, "Theyre also useful for grabbing a meal: when ...

National Geographic scientists recently discovered the world's largest coral colony in the southwest Pacific Ocean, deemed the "mega" coral. The National Geographic Society's Pristine Seas team ...

As we celebrate World Ocean Day, the annual National Geographic SHARKFEST also commences ... He discovers how these human-shark encounters may be pointing to larger environmental issues on the ...

James Cameron has always been fascinated by the ocean, and the greater ... is thrilled to be partnering with National Geographic to bring our readers a close encounter with one of those ...

National Geographic’s Pristine Seas works with organizations, communities, and governments to protect the ocean’s last wild ... Salopek and the people he encounters on his walk together ...

Read this story and more in the June 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. If you licked one of these “treats,” you’d encounter cigarette butts, oil, oozing trash, and a whole lot of ...