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National Geographic National Geographic Explorer Enric Sala answers five questions regarding the critical state of Earth's sea ice—and what it means for us. #BeforeTheFlood

National Geographic National Geographic Explorer Enric Sala answers five questions regarding the critical state of Earth's sea ice—and what it means for us. #BeforeTheFlood

National Geographic “I want to show to the world what the ocean was like hundreds of years ago, and why we have to preserve it,” says National Geographic explorer Enric Sala. #LetsExplore

The New York Times - Travel Enric Sala of National Geographic answers questions about his visits to some of the world's most remote places.

The New York Times - Travel Enric Sala was “tired of writing the obituary of ocean life.” So he left academic for the sea.

The New York Times - Travel "I had a school of 200 hammerhead sharks swim over me in Cocos Island in Costa Rica."

National Geographic When it dawned on him that he was "writing the obituary of the ocean," this marine biologist turned to photography. Take a look at Dr. Enric Sala's beautiful work and find out how his Pristine Seas Project is changing the world. #NatGeoProof

National Geographic Through his Pristine Seas initiative, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Enric Sala has traveled the globe to fight for protection of the world's most precious waters. Check us out on Snapchat Discover today to see photos of the vibrant ec Read more ... osystems he's explored.

National Geographic Our editor's video of the day: Why has the little auk—one of 50 seabird species in Franz Josef Land—seen such a drop in body mass recently?