Oceans - Page 14

June 26, 2024

Missing paddleboarder's family makes online plea urging navigation company to release his location data

Family of missing paddleboarder Luciano Mercenari are "not losing hope" after urging a navigation and tracking company to release location data from his diving watch.

June 26, 2024

Missouri woman becomes fifth victim in four days of Florida beach town's dangerous riptides

Five drownings within four days off the same area of Florida coast has officials warning what beach flags mean, and offering tips to stay safe this summer.

June 25, 2024

North Carolina crews rescue over 150 swimmers from rip currents during 1st week of summer

Crews rescued more than 150 swimmers from rip currents between New Hanover and Carteret County beaches in North Carolina last weekend.

June 21, 2024

Pennsylvania parents vacationing with children in Florida drown after getting caught in rip current

Pennsylvania parents of six drowned in Florida on Thursday after getting caught in a rip current while swimming at Stuart Beach on Hutchinson Island.

June 19, 2024

Girl survives Florida shark attack after vacationing doctor saw blood in water and reacted

Medical professionals, including an Alabama doctor, happened to be on the same beach where a girl was bitten by a shark and rushed to save her life.

June 18, 2024

'Aggressive' bull shark caught on video circling, ramming into jet skiers days after successive attacks

An "aggressive" panhandled was captured repeatedly ramming into jet skiers off the Florida Panhandle, just days after successive shark attacks.

June 18, 2024

Water safety tips from experts for families and caregivers as drowning deaths increase

As summer officially begins and people hit the beaches and pools, several swim and water officials shared some smart water safety measures to prevent tragic drownings.

June 13, 2024

House GOP moves to name US coastal waters after Trump

A new House GOP-led bill aims to rename the coastal waters immediately surrounding the U.S. as the "Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone."

June 12, 2024

Legendary explorer's 'last ship' discovered off coast of North America

Canadian divers have recently discovered the vessel that Sir Ernest Shackleton, a famous explorer, died on in 1922. The ship sank decades later in 1962, near Labrador.

June 11, 2024

Hammerhead shark in Florida caught on video circling paddleboarders

Video shows a large hammerhead shark circling two paddleboarders while racing towards the shore in pursuit of a tarpon.