Oceans

Massachusetts 5 days ago

Coast Guard identifies 7 victims on board Gloucester commercial fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts

The Coast Guard identified seven crew members presumed dead after the fishing vessel "Lily Jean" sank off the Massachusetts coast. An investigation was launched into the incident.

Australia 5 days ago

Australian teen swims 2.5 miles for hours to save family swept out to sea

Teen hero swims 2.5 miles through rough seas to save family swept away by winds off Australia. Police praised the 13-year-old boy's courage.

Lifestyle February 1

Massive great white shark detected by researchers off Mississippi coast in rare Gulf migration

A massive great white shark named Ernst is detected in an unusual location off the Mississippi coast, after first being tagged in Nova Scotia by researchers months ago.

Travel January 28

Cruise ship trapped in heavy sea ice is rescued by US Coast Guard vessel

The Coast Guard's 50-year-old icebreaker Polar Star rescued a cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice on its anniversary. No injuries were reported in the rescue operation.

Lifestyle January 21

Massive great white shark returns to Florida waters after epic year-long Atlantic journey

Massive 1,700-pound great white shark returns to Florida after an epic Atlantic migration. Scientists are tracking Contender's movements to unlock mating secrets.

Oceans January 9

Reagan-era iceberg once twice the size of Rhode Island now faces complete disintegration: NASA

A giant Antarctic iceberg that was twice the size of Rhode Island faces imminent collapse, turning blue with meltwater and spring leaks across its surface.

U.S. Virgin Islands January 9

Minnesota woman killed in US Virgin Islands shark attack

Minnesota woman reportedly dies after shark attack at U.S. Virgin Islands beach, according to authorities investigating the incident on St. Croix.

Food January 4

Giant whale surges through massive bait ball in rare feeding frenzy: Watch the video

A massive Bryde's whale suddenly emerged from cloudy waters off Mexico's coast, shocking a freediving instructor and her divers, and giving them an unforgettable experience.

Hawaii December 21

Fisherman survives near-fatal shark attack with own lifesaving care, instincts that kept him alive

Hawaii fisherman survives brutal shark attack after trying to help tangled predator, performs lifesaving first aid on himself in dramatic ocean rescue.

Sharks December 3

Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration

Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.