A new species of marine life is discovered roughly every two weeks.

A polar bear's sense of smell can detect seals from over a kilometer away.

Fact #1240 · Ocean

The largest animal ever known to exist is the blue whale.

Fact #914 · Ocean

The anglerfish uses a bioluminescent lure to attract prey in the dark ocean depths.

Fact #1383 · Ocean

Octopuses can escape sealed containers and solve puzzles.

Fact #2561 · Ocean

Roughly half of all humans who have ever lived died from infectious diseases.

Fact #2766 · Ocean

The highest recorded ocean wave exceeded 80 feet in height.

Fact #920 · Ocean

Some volcanoes can erupt underwater.

Fact #2624 · Ocean

A blue-ringed octopus carries venom potent enough to affect humans.

Fact #370 · Ocean