Marine Bucket List

See a blue whale in the wild

Witness Earth's largest animal during their migration, when they surface to breathe and feed.

See a sea turtle in the wild

Observe a sea turtle in its natural habitat, such as nesting on a beach or swimming in the ocean.

Swim with dolphins

Experience swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat or a controlled environment

See a sea turtle nesting

Watch sea turtles perform their ancient ritual of coming ashore to lay eggs at night. Observable at various tropical beaches worldwide, including Costa Rica's Tortuguero Beach and Florida's coast

See a dolphin in the wild

Witness dolphins in their natural habitat, swimming freely in the ocean

See humpback whales breach

Watch humpback whales perform spectacular leaps from the ocean during their annual migrations. Observable in Hawaii (winter) or Alaska (summer)

Visit Biscayne National Park

Explore the aquatic wonders of Biscayne National Park, home to vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life

Visit American Samoa National Park

Explore the stunning natural beauty and unique culture of American Samoa National Park

See a barrier reef

Explore vast coral reef ecosystem

See orca pod in the wild

Watch killer whale pods hunt and socialize in their ocean habitat, displaying complex group behaviors and hunting strategies

Kayak with dolphins

Experience kayaking alongside dolphins in their natural habitat

Visit the coral reef

Snorkel or dive at any coral reef

See stromatolites

View oldest living fossils on Earth

Experience the Mariana Trench

Explore the deepest part of the world's oceans, reaching depths of about 11,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean