FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Noaa | History Defined

Exxon Spill’s Orca Toll: AT1 killer whale group collapses; recovery now deemed unlikely

Prince William Sound's AT1 killer whale population has plummeted following the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989. Initial counts in 1984 recorded 22 whales, but numbers have since fallen significantly. Studies indicate that the population remained relatively stable until the spill impacted their survival rates. By 2019, only seven whales…

The Times of India · 16h ago

Can Peru's Supercomputer Predict El Niño Floods? Technology That Could Help Save Lives Before Disaster Strikes

Peru's NUNA supercomputer—6,336 CPU cores, 4,800 TB of storage—is tracking El Niño in real time as the event nears potentially historic intensity.

Latin Times · Oct 24

Long Beach Braces for King Tides After Storm Leaves 13 Addresses Red-Tagged, Beach Gone

An El Niño storm is hammering Long Beach Thursday as King Tides threatening major coastal flooding loom October 26–28 for a Peninsula stripped of its beach.

Latin Times · Oct 22

Peru's El Niño Hits Extraordinary Levels — And Won't Ease Until 2027

Peru's ENFEN confirms extraordinary El Niño through January 2027, threatening 7 rivers, half-empty reservoirs and regional losses of up to 2% of GDP.

Latin Times · Oct 17

Viral Video of Giant Whale Smashing Into a Fishing Boat Prompts Wide Array of Reactions From Viewers

A humpback whale struck a fishing boat near Long Island's Moriches Inlet after approaching the vessel. No one was injured, but part of the boat was damaged.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Super El Nino: What the potential arrival of a stronger 'little boy' means for India’s water, power, health, winter and summer?

India is projected to experience a warmer and drier start to winter as a super El Niño develops. A weak monsoon has led to concerns over water availability and crop health across the country. The World Meteorological Organization anticipates significant temperature increases and shifts in rainfall patterns. This unusual weather…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Four dead as Isaias weakens to post-tropical cyclone after striking Florida panhandle

Some of deaths came from falling trees as half a million people without power and rain and flooding still a concern

The Guardian - US · Oct 10

NOAA 2025 Yorktown Hangar Dive: Robot spots intact Midway bombers; mystery Ford puzzles historians

In a groundbreaking discovery in April 2025, a NOAA Ocean Exploration team unveiled a black 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Woody resting in the hangar of the USS Yorktown. This find, captured by a remotely operated vehicle, raises intriguing questions about its involvement in key naval operations, including the pivotal Battle…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument: Bush used Antiquities Act; Obama later expanded protections

Established in 2006, the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument serves to safeguard the diverse marine ecosystems of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This area features fishing restrictions and allows cultural access for Native Hawaiians while protecting habitats. President Barack Obama expanded its boundaries in 2016, underscoring its importance for marine species and…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Fishing company behind McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish devastates Alaska salmon and Native communities

‘We have this big void in our lives right now,’ said the commissioner for the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. ‘We’ve never had a generation that hasn’t had the opportunity to learn and be taught by elders and parents, and that has such a big impact on our youth’

The Independent UK · Oct 9