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Humpback whale pulls off stunning move during rescue in Canada, video shows

October 23, 2022

Humpback whale pulls off stunning move during rescue in Canada, video shows

Drone video captured a humpback whale doing a backflip to free itself from fishing gear during a marine rescue off the coast of western Canada earlier this month.

California captain indicted on new charge in dive boat fire that killed 34 people

October 19, 2022

California captain indicted on new charge in dive boat fire that killed 34 people

New charges were announced on Tuesday against the California captain of a dive boat that went up in flames in September 2019, leaving 34 people dead.

Large ships in Puget Sound, WA, asked to slow down for orca whales

October 18, 2022

Large ships in Puget Sound, WA, asked to slow down for orca whales

Large ships entering and exiting Puget Sound in Washington have been asked to slow down in order to reduce the amount of sound irritating endangered orca whales in the area.

Video captures breaching humpback whale nearly land on fishing boat off Jersey shore

October 17, 2022

Video captures breaching humpback whale nearly land on fishing boat off Jersey shore

A father-son fishing trip featured an encounter the pair will never forget, and it was all caught on video. A breaching humpback whale nearly landed on their boat.

Nearly 500 pilot whales dead in New Zealand strandings

October 12, 2022

Nearly 500 pilot whales dead in New Zealand strandings

Nearly 500 pilot whales died after a mass stranding on two remote New Zealand Beaches. Officials said the whales stranded themselves on Friday and Monday.

Hawaii fisherman catches huge octopus, breaks his own brother's record: report

September 24, 2022

Hawaii fisherman catches huge octopus, breaks his own brother's record: report

Fisherman Michael Matsunaga reportedly caught a 25.29 pound octopus while he was fishing on Aug. 31. His catch breaks the state record which Matsunaga’s brother previously held.

Hurricane Fiona passes by Bermuda, bringing strong winds and heavy rain

September 23, 2022

Hurricane Fiona passes by Bermuda, bringing strong winds and heavy rain

Hurricane Fiona sent choppy seas and high rip current risks to the East Coast. The storm is dumping heavy rain and bringing hurricane-force winds to Bermuda.

Hurricane Fiona forecast to track toward Bermuda

September 21, 2022

Hurricane Fiona forecast to track toward Bermuda

Hurricane Fiona strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane. The storm, with winds at 130 miles per hour, is forecast to track toward Bermuda on Wednesday.

Caught on video: Shark jumps into boat off Maine coast

September 15, 2022

Caught on video: Shark jumps into boat off Maine coast

A 7-foot mako shark leapt into the fishing vessel Lady Anne off the coast of Maine, shocking those on board.

Hurricane Earl swells impact beaches, Cape Hatteras visitors warned to avoid area

September 9, 2022

Hurricane Earl swells impact beaches, Cape Hatteras visitors warned to avoid area

The National Weather Service said Hurricane Earl was expected to become a strong post-tropical cyclone. Rip current threats would continue for the East Coast.