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Rare train of cyclones fuelled by historic El Nino make their way across Pacific

Several storms, including Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina, moved through the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, fuelled by a historically strong El Nino that has already been linked to extreme weather around the globe and is expected to persist through to February.

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In 2005, Gateway co-founder Ted Waitt left the computer business and turned his fortune toward the oceans; his foundation has invested $70 million in marine conservation

In 2005, Ted Waitt made a decisive shift away from the computer industry that had made him wealthy and towards a very different frontier of the world’s oceans. The co-founder of Gateway had spent years building one of America’s most recognisable personal computer companies, but after retiring from the business,…

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How underwater ‘booms’ could provide earlier warning of deadly volcanic tsunamis

The massive January 2022 eruption of Hunga volcano in the Kingdom of Tonga took the world by surprise.

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12-year-old Connecticut student, Raji Doshi designed a system combining algae with natural calcium that blocks ocean acidification and protects marine ecosystems

A 12-year-old student from Connecticut has been named a finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge for a project combining algae with natural calcium buffers to counter ocean acidification. Raji Doshi is now competing for the competition's $25,000 grand prize.

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In 2011, North Carolina scuttled the 180-foot Coast Guard buoy tender USCGC Spar off Morehead City; divers later documented sand tiger sharks using the wreck

Resting peacefully on the ocean floor off North Carolina, the USCGC Spar, once a buoy tender, has transformed into a vital habitat for sand tiger sharks. Scientific observations show these sharks have a remarkable preference for shipwrecks, using the site as a 'home base' for extended periods. This fascinating find…

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Tropical depression Edouard brings floods to Texas; knocks out power for thousands

Tropical Storm Edouard has diminished into a depression after unleashing intense rainfall and fierce winds across Texas. The storm resulted in widespread power outages and flooding on highways as it progressed into southeastern Texas. Concurrently, several tropical systems, including Hurricane Lowell, are forming in the Pacific. Edouard's trajectory indicates potential…

The Times of India

How Cleaner Shrimp Run Ocean Stations That Show Symbiotic Fish Behavior at Work

The Cleaning Station Is a Real PlaceOn a coral reef, certain spots function like appointment desks. Cleaner shrimp, most commonly Lysmata amboinensis, the Pacific cleaner shrimp, and Ancylomenes pedersoni, the Pederson cleaner shrimp, set up at fixed locations on the reef and stay there. Fish learn where these stations are.…

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What the Samudra Manthan Really Teaches About Suffering, Consciousness, and Transformation

The Ocean Was Never the PointYou have heard the story. The devas and asuras wrap Vasuki, the great serpent, around Mount Mandara and use it as a churning rod. They pull from opposite ends, plunging the mountain into the cosmic ocean, and they churn. What rises from that ocean is…

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Before the infinity nets, there was ‘The Pacific Ocean’ – what origin stories focusing on Yayoi Kusama’s mental illness miss about her art

Stories of Yayoi Kusama’s life often begin after she moved to New York City from Japan in 1958 and found near-overnight success with her abstract infinity net paintings. These evolved into the infinity rooms and polka-dotted pumpkins that became social media phenomena decades later and the focus of her legacy…

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Texas volunteers started a cleanup 40 years ago with 2,800 people; the movement has now collected 1.3 million plastic bottles from coastlines and waterways worldwide and could change plastic policy

More than 1.3 million plastic bottles were collected from coastlines and waterways worldwide in a massive volunteer cleanup effort that began 40 years ago with just 2,800 people on the Texas Gulf Coast. The International Coastal Cleanup, organised by Ocean Conservancy, drew about 630,000 volunteers in 2025, who removed nearly…

The Times of India

In 2000, San Diego sank the 366-foot HMCS Yukon off Mission Beach; from 2015 to 2020, nine divers recorded 237 observations across 58 marine species

The HMCS Yukon, a Canadian warship, was intentionally sunk near Mission Beach to foster a new artificial reef. Initial research from 2004 indicated potential for marine life attraction, later enhanced by Ocean Sanctuaries' study utilizing advanced photography and AI for species identification. Results show the Yukon indeed nurtures a vibrant…

The Economic Times

In 1993, Miami lowered a retired Boeing 727 called Spirit of Miami into the sea; a storm split it apart a year later, and coral, oysters, and fish moved in

The Spirit of Miami, a retired Boeing 727, now lies submerged beneath the waves, purposefully sunk to provide an ecological haven. The devastation caused by Tropical Storm Gordon split the aircraft, revealing the ocean's ferocity. Nevertheless, both pieces play host to thriving marine life, including corals and fish. Scientists actively…

The Economic Times

In 1991, a private buyer turned 63.5-acre Cousine Island into a Seychelles nature reserve; monitoring has since recorded more than 900 nesting hawksbill turtles

Since 1992, Cousine Island has served as a private haven dedicated to conservation efforts. Over 900 hawksbill turtles have been recorded since 1993, showcasing the island’s commitment to research. The monitoring program diligently observes nesting behaviors and potential egg threats, with conservationists actively managing the beach and relocating nests as…

The Times of India

India's Mangroves Store More Carbon Than Rainforests, And Coastal Deforestation Is Erasing Them Fast

The numbers that should change how you think about mangrovesA single hectare of mangrove forest stores up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon in its soil, roughly four to five times more than a comparable patch of tropical rainforest. The reason is structural. Mangroves grow at the edge of land and…

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How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster

Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was probably triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific Ocean

The Times of India

Pacific island’s coconut plantations became an “avian desert”; scientists say native vegetation must return after rats are removed

Across tropical islands in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, the arrival of people brought more than permanent settlements. Forests were cleared, invasive predators were introduced, and large areas were converted into coconut plantations for commercial production. On some islands, the coconut industry eventually declined, but the plantations remained, leaving behind…

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Hurricane Karina strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm

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Karina strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say

Forecasters say Hurricane Karina has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean but isn’t threatening land

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Who Is Greater Than Lord Vishnu? The Hidden Story

Who is truly the greatest in the entire universe? Is it the vast sky, the mighty ocean, the Earth, a powerful sage or even Lord Vishnu? This question once arose in the mind of Narada Muni, and the answer he received from Garuda Dev reveals a surprisingly deep spiritual truth.…

The Times of India

In 1966, Marlon Brando bought a private Polynesian atoll after filming ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’; it is now a wildlife sanctuary where 15,614 green turtle hatchlings emerged in one season

Marlon Brando's private atoll now serves as a crucial marine conservation site. Thousands of green sea turtle hatchlings have been recorded after decades of protection efforts. Habitat restoration and invasive species removal significantly aided this environmental transformation. Eco-tourism at The Brando luxury resort helps fund ongoing scientific research and conservation…

The Times of India

In 1967, Guy Savy and a partner bought a degraded Seychelles island; after restoring nesting habitat, its sooty tern colony rose from under 20,000 pairs to about 700,000

Once threatened by severe ecological decline, Bird Island has transformed into a remarkable conservation achievement. Over decades of exploitation and farming, the island's environment was heavily damaged. However, when Guy Savy and partners took over in 1967, they began restoration and promoted eco-tourism. This initiative has led to a major…

The Independent UK

Forecasters give update on Tropical Storm Karina as it strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific

Fueled by warm offshore waters, the storm has rapidly escalated since achieving hurricane status on Sunday

The Times of India

In 2013, Florida’s Tortuga Music Festival began restoring dunes with sea oats; 13 years later, fans and volunteers have planted 33,000+ on Fort Lauderdale Beach

For over thirteen years, music enthusiasts and dedicated volunteers have joined forces to rejuvenate the dunes at Fort Lauderdale Beach, a tradition that began alongside the Tortuga Music Festival in 2013. By planting resilient sea oats, they bolster coastal defenses against storm surges and erosion, while also creating essential nesting…

The Economic Times

Kumar Sangakkara lives in a 120-year-old heritage mansion inside UNESCO-listed Galle Fort with three courtyards, rooftop pool facing Indian Ocean, lighthouse view, coral walls and modern interiors

Sri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara’s Galle Fort home combines heritage and luxury. The 120-year-old villa sits inside UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and features three courtyards, coral walls, four bedrooms and a rooftop swimming pool with views of the Indian Ocean and Galle Lighthouse.

Times Life

India's Deep-Sea Exploration in the Indian Ocean Is Finding Species That Break Existing Taxonomy

The Ocean India Has Been IgnoringThe Indian Ocean covers roughly 70.56 million square kilometres and drops to nearly 8,047 metres at its deepest point, the Sunda Deep. Until the last decade, Indian deep-sea science was largely confined to the continental shelf, the shallower coastal fringe where fishing and resource surveys…

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