Oceans - Page 2

April 8, 2026

Coast Guard rescues family stranded for days in Pacific after boat failure sets them adrift

A family stranded at sea for nearly a week after their engine failed was dramatically rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific Ocean near Micronesia.

April 6, 2026

Girl who survived brutal Florida shark attack returns to waters where it happened: 'She's fearless'

Leah Lendel survived a shark attack off Boca Grande, Florida, that nearly severed her hand. She returned to the beach as part of her healing process.

March 31, 2026

Sharks in Bahamas found to have cocaine and other drugs in their systems, study says

A new study found cocaine, caffeine and painkillers in 28 Bahamas sharks, with researchers saying tourists may be the likely source of the contamination.

March 19, 2026

Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public

A swimming warning is issued for some LA County beaches due to contaminated water. Bacteria levels are exceeding safety standards at Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu.

February 25, 2026

Diver drops to one knee 100 feet underwater in breathtaking Fiji shipwreck proposal

A New Zealand couple's underwater proposal at about 100 feet near a Fiji shipwreck becomes an unforgettable scuba diving love story captured on a GoPro camera.

February 18, 2026

Up close and scary: Juvenile great white shark emerges off coast after winter migration

A 9-foot great white shark named Brass Bed was detected off Cape Canaveral following a winter migration route from Canadian waters to Florida.

February 11, 2026

Vehicle falls 500 feet off towering cliff along California scenic roadway, killing one

Vehicle plunges 500 feet off Big Sur cliff in California, killing one person. The tragic crash occurred at Hurricane Point overlook along scenic Highway 1.

February 10, 2026

American seafood is national security — and Washington is failing fishermen

American seafood industry leader Dustin Delano argues domestic commercial fishermen are essential for U.S. food security and calls for protection from imports and offshore wind projects.

February 3, 2026

Coast Guard identifies 7 victims on board Gloucester commercial fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts

The Coast Guard identified seven crew members presumed dead after the fishing vessel "Lily Jean" sank off the Massachusetts coast. An investigation was launched into the incident.

February 3, 2026

Australian teen swims 2.5 miles for hours to save family swept out to sea

Teen hero swims 2.5 miles through rough seas to save family swept away by winds off Australia. Police praised the 13-year-old boy's courage.