Sharks: Facts and Myths
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Sharks: Facts and Myths

Sharks are among the most fascinating and misunderstood creatures in the ocean. While they have existed for more than 400 million years, myths and fear often overshadow the reality of…
Why the Sea Is Salty
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Why the Sea Is Salty

The salty taste of seawater is one of the most recognizable features of our oceans. While freshwater rivers flow constantly into the sea, carrying dissolved minerals, the oceans remain salty…
The Mariana Trench
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The Mariana Trench

The Mariana Trench is the deepest known part of Earth’s oceans, located in the western Pacific Ocean, east of the Mariana Islands. It is a crescent-shaped trench about 2,550 kilometers…
Underwater Forests
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Underwater Forests

Underwater forests are extraordinary ecosystems made up of large aquatic plants, such as kelp and seagrasses, that grow in oceans, seas, and freshwater bodies. They play a role similar to…