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NOAA Ocean Today

Ocean Today is a collaboration between NOAA + Smithsonian. Follow us to watch, explore, and discover our amazing ocean.

Watch, explore, and discover our amazing ocean! Ocean Today is an award-winning multimedia collaboration between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Smithsonian Institution. Since 2008, we have produced hundreds of short, scientifically-vetted videos for teachers, students, and family audiences. Our videos cover all aspects of the ocean, including rip current science

and safety, marine life, deep ocean exploration, and much more. All videos are available free on our website at https://oceantoday.noaa.gov. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and sign up for our monthly newsletter on our website to find out about the latest videos!

05/28/2026

See how a maritime archaelogist uncovers mysteries from Kublai Khan’s centuries old fleet to modern-day shipwrecks: https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/fullmoon-journeythroughtime/welcome.html

04/17/2026

Marine debris is a big problem. Want to be part of the solution, and do more than just talk trash? Watch how this citizen science project is making a difference, one data entry at a time: https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/fullmoon-trashcounts/welcome.html

03/25/2026

Learn more about these graceful giants! https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/endoceanmanatees/

03/13/2026

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02/27/2026

Happy polar bear day! Learn about the largest bear in the world and what makes them so well equipped for life in the Arctic! También disponible en español:
https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/animalsoftheice_polarbears/welcome.html

02/25/2026

Lurking in the waters of the western Atlantic is an unwelcome predator. More on this invasive, beautiful, yet deadly creature: https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/lionfishontheloose/

02/19/2026

We could all use a Gray whale's nice thick blubber layer this cold winter! More about whale anatomy: https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/whaleanatomy/

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1305 East-West Highway
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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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