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ocean

Bermuda's Secret: A Giant Rock Raft Keeping the Island Afloat

December 16, 2025

Bermuda is a puzzle. It's an island that shouldn't be there. Normally, when volcanoes stop erupting, the land sinks. But not Bermuda. It's been over 30 million years since its volcanoes last erupted, yet it's still standing tall. Scientists have found a secret beneath Bermuda. They discovered a hug

environment

Ocean Data in Peril: Why NOAA's Buoys Are at Risk

December 12, 2025

The ocean is a big, mysterious place, and we rely on buoys and sensors to help us understand it better. These tools give us important information for fishing, shipping, and even predicting hurricanes. But right now, these buoys are in trouble because they aren't getting the money they need to keep w

crime

Coast Guard's Big Drug Bust in the Pacific

December 10, 2025

The Coast Guard has been busy in the Pacific Ocean. They have stopped a lot of boats carrying cocaine. Since August, they have seized over 150, 000 pounds of cocaine. This is part of a big operation called Pacific Viper. One of the biggest busts happened earlier this month. A boat loaded with drugs

crime

Big Drug Bust at Sea

December 6, 2025

The Coast Guard just made a huge drug bust. They stopped a ship with over 20, 000 pounds of cocaine. This is the biggest seizure in almost 20 years. The Coast Guard ship Munro, based in California, did this during a drug-fighting mission in the Pacific Ocean. The Munro was part of Operation Pacific

science

MH370 Search: New Hope in the Deep Blue

December 3, 2025

Late December will see the return of the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. This mission was paused earlier this year due to harsh weather conditions. The search will not be continuous but will happen in spurts. The focus will be on a specific area where experts believe the plane is most lik

environment

Oceans: Where Money and Mess Mix

November 29, 2025

The ocean is facing a big problem. Trash is piling up. Plastic, oil, and other waste are harming marine life. But there's a way to fix this. The circular economy is a smart idea. It focuses on reusing and recycling materials. This idea is now joining forces with the blue economy. The blue economy ai

science

Tiny Ocean Life: How Viruses and Bacteria Mix in the Atlantic

November 28, 2025

In the vast Atlantic Ocean, tiny bacteria and viruses are always interacting. These bacteria can be divided into two groups: those with a lot of genetic material (HNA) and those with less (LNA). This difference matters because it affects how viruses attack them. Scientists studied these interaction

environment

Ocean Cleanup: Seaweed's Hidden Superpower

November 17, 2025

Seaweed is often overlooked, but it has a superpower: it can clean up our oceans. Brown and red algae are particularly good at this. They grow quickly and attract harmful metals, making them great for tracking and absorbing pollution. Scientists tested two types of seaweed: Dictyota spiralis, which

science

Contender's Coastal Journey: A Shark's Epic Migration

November 13, 2025

Contender, a massive great white shark, has been making waves along the Atlantic coast. This isn't just any shark; he's the largest male great white ever tagged in the Atlantic. After being tagged near the Florida-Georgia line in January, Contender has been on quite the adventure, swimming over 4, 3

environment

Ocean Current in Trouble: What's Happening to the Gulf Stream?

November 13, 2025

The Gulf Stream, a major ocean current, is in serious trouble. Scientists have found that climate change is causing it to slow down. This current is part of a bigger system called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). The AMOC acts like a giant conveyor belt, moving warm water from