MYSTERIOUS: North pacific - What They Never Told You

From Typhoon Dim-sum to frogs and snakes: Asia’s cyclones feature unusual names

Inspired by the mouth-watering snack, 'Dim-sum' has been added to the official list of names for future tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea.

The Times of India · Aug 7

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal

At least six gray whales have died in San Francisco Bay from mid-March to early April 2026. These deaths follow a pattern over the past few years, and they are raising concerns among marine biologists like us that 2026 is becoming another dangerous year for a struggling population.

The Conversation · Apr 13

Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific as Storm Dexter moves on

Henriette was the eighth named storm of this year’s eastern North Pacific hurricane season

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Heatwaves May Be Driving Whale Decline In Pacific: Study

The number of North Pacific humpback whales plummeted 20 percent in less than a decade, and marine heatwaves may be the main culprit, according to a study released Wednesday that spells a troubled future for the majestic sea mammals.

International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024

Ferocious Prehistoric Whale With Razor-sharp Teeth Discovered In North Pacific

Olympicetus thalassodon sheds light on evolution of toothed whales, feeding habits, and echolocation.

Zenger · Jun 23, 2023

Russians fleeing Putin's call-up sail to S.Korea, 2 ‘en route to Thailand’

SEOUL: Desperate to avoid military call-up to fight in Ukraine, more than 20 Russians have sailed in yachts down the North Pacific coast to South Korea, but most were refused entry, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 12, 2022

Russians fleeing Putin's call-up sail to S.Korea, most denied entry

Desperate to avoid military call-up to fight in Ukraine, more than 20 Russians have sailed in yachts down the North Pacific coast to South Korea, but most were refused entry, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Oct 12, 2022

Pacific islands a key U.S. military buffer to China's ambitions - report

China sees the Pacific islands as an area of significant strategic interest and the United States should strengthen its commitment to north Pacific island states, now in talks to renew a defence compact, to maintain a vital military buffer, a report released Tuesday by a U.S. Congress-funded think tank said.

Reuters · Sep 20, 2022

US agency studies rare whale habitat expansion request

The U.S. government has agreed to a request from environmental groups to study increasing critical habitat designations in Alaska waters for one of the rarest species in the world

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022