Pacific Ocean

This Minivan-Sized Sea Sponge Is Thought To Be Planet's Largest

The ancient brain-like organism was found at a depth of 7,000 feet in waters off Hawaii.
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Tiny Island Chain Wants To Create The World's Largest Ocean Sanctuary

The Austral Islands reserve, if approved, would be roughly the size of California, Nevada and Arizona combined.
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British Crew Member Dies During Round The World Yacht Race

Sarah Young was swept overboard in strong winds.
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WATCH: This Adorable 'Sea Bunny' Isn't Actually A Bunny At All

This could be the cutest sea slug ever.
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If This Doesn't Make You Want To Go To Kauai, Nothing Will

A never-before-seen perspective of one of Hawaii's most treasured destinations? Yes, please!
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What Introverts Love About San Diego

By Jennifer Mattern, Quiet Revolution

Scientists Get Up Close And Personal With Super Rare, 'Smiling' Squid

This animal is straight-up weird.
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One Tiny Nation Could Be A 'Tipping Point' For Saving The Oceans

Palau just created one of the five largest fully protected marine reserves in the world.
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9 Reasons to head to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico's beachy resort

Mexico is a perennial favorite for American travelers looking for a beach getaway. Yet not all beach destinations were created equal. Some feel like they were built yesterday merely as a place to disgorge jumbo jets.
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Marshall Islands FM: We'll 'Go Under' If The Paris Climate Talks Fail

An interview with the foreign minister of a country that could disappear.
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