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Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project

Lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration

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This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy

Lately, much of the news about the Arctic has been bleak. The far north is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the planet. Arctic climate change – manifesting in sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and coastal erosion, among other phenomena – is already causing serious problems…

The Conversation

Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work

As humans, we live out our lives on a planet that is constantly sweeping through a cosmic ocean littered with ancient debris from the formation of the solar system. For the most part, our world glides silently through space, shielded by Earth’s thin atmosphere.

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Chikungunya Hits Mauritius as the CDC Now Has Four Simultaneous Active Outbreaks Listed — the Widest Multi-Country Chikungunya Warning Since 2014

CDC issued a new chikungunya travel notice for Mauritius on May 14, 2026 — now the fourth simultaneous active chikungunya outbreak notice alongside Suriname, French Guiana, and Mayotte. The FDA-approved Ixchiq vaccine is available but widely underutilized. Here is the full warning.

Medical Daily

Rare deep ocean Goblin shark filmed in natural habitat for the first time

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Do shark culls keep people safe in the ocean? Here’s what the science says

A young mother remains in hospital after being bitten by a shark at Coogee beach in Sydney on Saturday morning. Leah Stewart, 35, was swimming about 30 metres offshore when the shark – believed to be a three to four metre great white shark – struck.

The Conversation

Chikungunya Outbreaks Are Now Active in Three Different Countries and Territories Simultaneously — and Summer Travelers Are at Risk from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean

Active CDC travel notices cover chikungunya outbreaks in Suriname (Feb 2026), Mayotte (March 2026), and French Guiana (June 4, 2026). The FDA-approved Ixchiq vaccine is available but underused. Here is everything summer travelers to the Caribbean and Indian Ocean need to know.

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Hurricanes are getting nastier. What AI can – and can’t do – to protect us

Hurricane forecasting by humans can take a few hours to reach a conclusion. Google’s DeepMind is eight times faster than that, the company claims

The Independent UK

El Niño is here, but can the Indian Ocean Dipole save India's monsoon?

El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific Ocean. This weather pattern often leads to less rain and hotter temperatures in India. Farmers and water resources could be affected. However, another climate pattern, the Indian Ocean Dipole, might help. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole could bring more rain. Experts are…

The Economic Times

Woman killed and another in critical condition after being swept into the sea while sleeping on California beach

The incident comes days after a 5-year-old girl was swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach during high surf and recovered two days after going missing

The Independent UK

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'One who has seen the ocean thinks nothing of...'-A timeless lesson about experience and perspective

A Chinese proverb highlights how seeing the ocean changes one's view of rivers. This timeless wisdom explains that significant life experiences expand understanding. What once seemed impressive becomes less so after encountering something grander. This lesson encourages continuous exploration and growth, revealing that personal perspective shapes value and understanding of…

The Economic Times

Science news this week: El Niño arrives, the Artemis III crew are revealed, a 'cold blob' expands across the Atlantic, and a forgotten note from Richard Feynman gets deciphered

June 13, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

LiveScience

Melting icebergs are dropping rocks onto the Arctic seafloor, and those stones are turning into deep-sea homes for marine life as climate change quietly redraws where life can live

Melting icebergs in the Arctic are delivering rocks to the seafloor. These rocks are becoming new homes for corals and sponges. This discovery shows a complex response to climate change. The Arctic seafloor is changing slowly. This process creates new life in the deep ocean. However, increased icebergs also pose…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump Humiliated: Groggy POTUS Fails to Stay Awake During Ocean Protection Bill

Donald Trump appeared to nod off while signing an order to reopen protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing, after wrongly claiming Americans had to go to Japan for Maine lobster.

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$2 pool entry across Newcastle is only fair to inland suburbs

Letters: 'The ocean baths have no entry fee and probably attracts even more outsiders as the inland pools.'

The Conversation

El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals

It’s official: El Niño is back. By late fall 2026, forecast models give a 2-in-3 chance of a strong-to-very strong El Niño affecting the weather, climate and ocean temperatures across the planet.

The Guardian - UK

A solar-powered rubbish-eating boat? The vessel chomping plastic waste out of the sea

Guided by floating barriers, the Interceptor has already stopped more than 143,000lbs of rubbish from entering the Pacific from one LA river

The Independent UK

Timmy, Germany’s humpback whale, likely lived for only five days after controversial rescue effort

The whale, nicknamed ’Hope’ by German media, was found dead on May 14

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What Made Goddess Lakshmi Leave Vaikuntha Forever?

When we think of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, we imagine the perfect divine couple eternally united in Vaikuntha, the heavenly abode beyond all sorrow. But what if we told you that there was a time when Goddess Lakshmi became so upset that she left Vaikuntha itself? What could have…

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The underwater wonders I saw on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Galápagos

In this week’s newsletter: Joining a research team on the Darwin and Wolf Islands off the Ecuadorian coast revealed how critically endangered species are reacting to their rapidly changing ocean environment

France 24

‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months.

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El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says

US meteorologists say an El Nino has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow strongly.

The Conversation

Climate change is causing fish to move to cooler water. But what if their escape route is blocked?

Around the world, ocean warming is causing fish to move polewards in search of cooler water.

LiveScience

El Niño is officially here, and will be among the strongest ever recorded, NOAA announces

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gives the climate event a 63% chance to "rank among the largest El Niño events in the historical record going back to 1950."

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‘The Weird Unknown’: 79 Creepy, Weird, And Intriguing Facts About The Ocean (New Pics)

Shockingly, the ocean covers the majority of our planet, but the absolute majority of it remains unexplored to this day. The waves hide many mysteries, but countless hardworking researchers shed light on what happens underwater and in coastal areas. Some of the coolest, creepiest, and weirdest science facts about the…

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