Despite covering 70 percent of the earth’s surface, the ocean doesn’t often make it into the news. However, Smithsonian.com have compiled their top ten ocean stories from James Cameron exploring the deep sea, to raised awareness of sea-level rise following Hurricane Sandy, to new satellite technology allowing us to learn more about ocean wildlife. Click here for the full round up.
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