Oceans - Page 24

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Maryland beach discovery believed to be from 19th century ship

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Wild California video shows beachgoers fleeing rogue wave

December 29, 2023

Wild California video shows beachgoers fleeing rogue wave

A wild video shows the chaotic moment when a rogue wave crashes into a wall in Ventura, California, sending onlookers scrambling to safety and causing injuries to eight people

Juvenile sperm whale 'in poor health' euthanized after stranding on North Carolina beach

December 28, 2023

Juvenile sperm whale 'in poor health' euthanized after stranding on North Carolina beach

A juvenile sperm whale was euthanized after stranding on a North Carolina beach near Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head on Wednesday, according to marine mammal officials.