Oceans - Page 21

February 4, 2024

Ocean exploration company's possible proof of Amelia Earhart's wrecked plane nearly vanished: report

An ocean exploration that believes it found the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's airplane about 16,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean nearly lost the images.

January 28, 2024

Ocean exploration company believes it may have found Amelia Earhart's wrecked plane: 'We're all hopeful'

Deep Sea Vision, an ocean exploration company based in South Carolina, believes it may have found the plane that Amelia Earhart died in in 1937, capturing it on sonar.

January 26, 2024

North Carolina sea turtles are dying en masse due to plunging temperatures

The North Carolina State University Center for Marine Sciences and Technology took in 109 sea turtles stunned by frigid temperatures from Cape Lookout, but only 36 survived.

January 23, 2024

Largest deep-sea coral reef mapped off East Coast: 'Breathtaking in scale'

The largest deep-sea coral reef to date was mapped off the U.S. Atlantic coast. It not only provides benefits to sea life, but humans and planet Earth, as well.

January 20, 2024

European anger over deep-sea mining push despite urge for energy independence from China, Russia

Norway approved the measure in a bid to expand its energy operations as lawmakers seek to increase independence from foreign resources and investments.

January 20, 2024

Georgia tween with spina bifida meets adopted sea turtle with matching disability: ‘Felt a connection'

12-year-old Kendall Barfield and her adopted green sea turtle, Bandit, share a common disability. The young girl reflects on what it was like to meet her turtle for the first time.

January 11, 2024

US Virgin Islands to build artificial reef to bolster coastal defense against future storms

The U.S. Virgin Islands is set to construct its first artificial reef near the coast of St. Thomas to enhance coastal protection and resilience against future storms.

January 6, 2024

Maryland beach discovery believed to be from 19th century ship

A large piece of driftwood washed up on a Maryland beach has historical significance, with experts believing that the wood is believed to be part of a 19th Century ship.

January 6, 2024

Where to have up-close encounters with exotic animals across America

Discover diverse destinations in the U.S. offering wildlife encounters, from California's zoos to Alaska's wildlife centers. See how visitors can explore nature's wonders.

January 3, 2024

Hawaii families preserve sacred salt making tradition at state's last remaining salt patches

The process of making salt from sea water on the island of Kauai is a traditional, labor-intensive practice passed down through Native Hawaiian families for centuries.