Our vast oceans are the final frontier of exploration, as scientists continue to delve into the mysteries of the great blue yonder and discover how to save the precious bodies of water. At the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History the new Sant Ocean Hall, visitors experience an in-depth look at underwater life and the essential role of the ocean for all forms of life.
Carving Culture
Doug Chilton and fellow artisans crafted a 26-foot canoe named Raven Spirit, which now hangs in the Sant Ocean Hall
By Megan Gambino
Whale of a Model
Spanning 45 feet across the ceiling of the Sant Ocean Hall, “Phoenix” is the most accurate whale model ever constructed
By Owen Edwards
Coral Reef Expert
Smithsonian Sant Chair for Marine Science, Nancy Knowlton, answers question about the current status of coral reefs and their future
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Underwater Discovery
William Chadwick, Jr. and a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration witness the first recorded underwater volcano eruption.
By Anika Gupta
A Sea of Superlatives
The creatures in the “Ocean Hall class of 2008” have unique traits
By Anika Gupta
Deep Science
Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough on the National Museum of Natural History's largest exhibition: Ocean Hall
By G. Wayne Clough
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Coral Reefs and CreaturesIn the remote Pacific, the Phoenix Islands provide an unspoiled center for marine science |
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Going Deep Into Coral ReefsNancy Knowlton talks about the dangers facing our oceans’ coral reefs |
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Underwater VolcanoA remote camera captures the first-ever video of an erupting underwater volcano |
