Coral reefs are often described as the rainforests of the seas, and for good reason. While they account for less than one percent of the world’s ocean, they support a whopping 25 percent of all marine ...

National Geographic Explorers participating in the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Ocean Expeditions are conducting scientific research across Earth’s most crucial ecosystem. Through ...

From groundbreaking research to the beauty of marine sanctuaries teeming with life, these images shine a spotlight on the ocean and the Explorers who champion it. South American sea lions (Otaria ...

The charismatic ocean advocate and founder of National Geographic Pristine Seas continues to find new ways to combine research and storytelling to champion marine conservation. A drone photo of a reef ...