Oceans - Page 23

December 5, 2023

Norway's agreement to permit Arctic Ocean seabed mining sparks environmental alarm

Norway's government, along with two major opposition parties, has reached an agreement to open the Arctic Ocean to seabed mineral exploration, officials say.

December 4, 2023

Young mother killed in shark attack near beach in Mexico

A Mexican mother lost her life in a shark attack while swimming in the Pacific Ocean with her young daughter over the weekend, officials said. The daughter was unharmed.

December 3, 2023

Massive 1,700-pound white shark tracked just off US coast

The latest movement of a nearly 14-foot white, 1,700 pound great white shark named Mahone has been documented off the coast of Georgia, just south of Savannah.

November 29, 2023

Mysterious tar balls wash up on New Jersey beaches

The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities are investigating after they were notified of mysterious tar balls along the popular beaches in the Jersey Shore.

November 28, 2023

Texas oyster harvests plunge again as climate change and overharvesting threaten industry, officials say

Texas has closed the majority of its public oyster reefs for the second consecutive year due to declining populations caused by climate change and overharvesting.

November 20, 2023

Video shows US Coast Guard's daring rescue of couple, dog after Florida boat takes on water

A video from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter shows the daring rescue of a couple and their pup after their boat began to take on water off the coast of Florida.

November 20, 2023

'Chopped' champion on how to prepare jellyfish for consumption, plus the health benefits of the sea jelly

Despite their association with beachside stings, jellyfish hold a treasure trove of health benefits, including heart health and weight management. Here are insights.

November 19, 2023

Delaware's coastal treasures await exploration

Delaware's coastline offers an array of captivating beaches with distinct personalities, catering to varied interests with family-friendly amenities and diverse attractions.

November 17, 2023

Meet the American who gave the nation our Thanksgiving origin story: Pilgrim Edward Winslow

Mayflower passenger Edward Winslow wrote the only contemporary account of the Pilgrims' first year in Plymouth, including the story of the first Thanksgiving in 1621.

November 13, 2023

US regulators take action to protect endangered bird by limiting horseshoe crab harvest

Fishing regulators from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are taking action to restrict the harvest of female horseshoe crabs in the Delaware Bay.