150 years of exploring the deepest depths

Dive in and swim alongside ocean giants. | [View in browser]( [150 years of exploring the deepest depths. ]( [150 years of exploring the deepest depths. ]( Floating in a virtual ocean, the Museum's iconic 94-foot-long blue whale welcomes millions of visitors from around the world to explore the largest habitable space on Earth. Often it lights the first spark of curiosity about the wonders of our oceans. From new findings from Museum scientists about fascinating marine organisms to the special exhibition [Unseen Oceans]( there are many opportunities to explore our oceans with the American Museum of Natural History. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Man wearing 360 glasses watching Swimming with Giants. ]( 360 VIDEO Swimming with Giants Earth’s oceans have been home to giant animals for hundreds of millions of years. More than 600,000 people have experienced a special, immersive 360-video encounter that lets you swim with these giants online and on-site. Virtually explore an underwater world in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, open daily through August 18. [Watch the video]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Painters working on the Andros Coral Reef diorama. ]( EXHIBIT The Making of the Andros Coral Reef Diorama Twelve years. Five expeditions. One "submarine tube"—and a painter who wore a diving helmet while sketching underwater. Find out what went into the creation of this historic diorama, which you can see today in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. [Explore]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Clownfish in a sea anemone. ]( NEW RESEARCH Sea Anemones Evolved to Host Clownfish Three Times in History Clownfishes and sea anemones are a famous example of symbiosis—a beneficial relationship between two species. But researchers are still trying to learn more about the evolution of anemones, and a recent study from Museum scientists examined the origins of these important reefdwellers. [Read the post]( [Underwater submersible's shining headlights. ]( LAST CHANCE Unseen Oceans Closing August 18 Don't miss amazing animals, explore remote habitats, and discover the researchers and technologies powering ocean exploration today. [Learn more]( [facebook]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to This Month at the Museum. American Museum of Natural HistoryCentral Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024-5192 Phone: 212-769-5100