Oceans - Page 22

Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'

March 5, 2024

Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'

A team of scientists from the New England Aquarium in Boston spotted a rare gray whale swimming about 30 miles off the coast of Nantucket on Friday.

Baby right whale dies after ship collision, fewer than 360 remain alive

March 5, 2024

Baby right whale dies after ship collision, fewer than 360 remain alive

The first baby North Atlantic right whale of the year has been found dead from a ship collision. Environmental groups demand protections for the whales, of which fewer than 360 remain.

Two whales wash up in Virginia Beach within days of each other: report

March 4, 2024

Two whales wash up in Virginia Beach within days of each other: report

Two whales have washed up along the coastline of Virginia Beach, Virginia, within two days of each other, with the latest happening near Sandbridge and False Cape State Park.

US lobster industry grapples climate change, whale protection regulations as catches drop

March 1, 2024

US lobster industry grapples climate change, whale protection regulations as catches drop

The lobster fishing industry in America, primarily based in Maine, has faced challenges leading to a decline in catch. Factors include changing ocean conditions.

Environmental concerns mount as Trinidad oil spill reportedly reaches beaches hundreds of miles away

February 28, 2024

Environmental concerns mount as Trinidad oil spill reportedly reaches beaches hundreds of miles away

An offshore oil spill near Trinidad and Tobago, which led to a national emergency declaration, has now reached the shores of Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean.

Whale dies after straying into Osaka Bay, Japanese officials confirm

February 22, 2024

Whale dies after straying into Osaka Bay, Japanese officials confirm

A nearly 40-foot whale has died after straying into a port in Japan's Osaka Bay, marking the third year in a row that whales have become stranded in the area.

Somalia and Turkey strike defense deal to deter Ethiopia's access to sea through breakaway region

February 21, 2024

Somalia and Turkey strike defense deal to deter Ethiopia's access to sea through breakaway region

Somalia has announced a defense deal with Turkey, focusing on improving maritime capabilities to counter Ethiopia's moves in Somaliland, officials say.

Coast Guard launches whale sighting alerts in Seattle so boats will steer clear

February 21, 2024

Coast Guard launches whale sighting alerts in Seattle so boats will steer clear

The Coast Guard has launched a program to alert vessels of whale sightings in Washington state's Salish Sea in an effort to keep the whales safe from boat strikes and noise.

Tahiti faces unprecedented challenges as hundreds set to descend on island for Olympic surfing

February 20, 2024

Tahiti faces unprecedented challenges as hundreds set to descend on island for Olympic surfing

The world-famous surf spot of Teahupo'o in Tahiti, French Polynesia, is facing unprecedented challenges as it prepares to host the 2024 Paris Olympics surfing competition.

A mysterious sound is plaguing a Florida neighborhood. This mom is trying to get to the bottom of it

February 17, 2024

A mysterious sound is plaguing a Florida neighborhood. This mom is trying to get to the bottom of it

A Florida mom of three, Sara Healy, launched an investigation to solve the mystery of a puzzling deep bass sound that has rattled her community for years.