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Coral bleaching: Fourth global mass stress episode underway - US scientists: Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence ...
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
North Korea has fired a missile into the ocean, South Korea says: South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off the North’s east coast ...
apnews.com/article/north-korea-missile-launch-e156b60c342cfc4ebf03e33a5a31503a
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Can this ocean-based carbon plant help save the world? Some scientists are raising red flags
cnn.com/2024/04/21/climate/equatic-ocean-carbon-removal-plant-climate-intl/
One dead, several missing as Japanese navy helicopters 'likely' collide and crash in Pacific Ocean
itv.com/news/2024-04-21/one-dead-several-missing-as-japanese-navy-helicopters-crash-in-pacific-ocean
Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
White House admits Biden uncle wasn't eaten by cannibals, died in Pacific Ocean crash
nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/white-house-admits-biden-uncle-wasnt-eaten-by-cannibals-died-in-pacific-ocean-crash/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
11-year-old’s beach find was likely largest known marine reptile to swim Earth’s oceans, scientists say
cnn.com/2024/04/17/world/giant-ichthyosaur-fossil-species-discovery-scn/
Great Barrier Reef experiencing one of its worst coral bleaching events: Coral bleaching is evident across 73 percent of the famed marine park ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/18/great-barrier-reef-coral-bleaching-australia/
Stranded sailors rescued after making 'HELP' sign with leaves: A sign calling for "HELP" made from palm tree leaves saved a crew of sailors who had been stranded ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/micronesia-sailors-rescued-making-help-sign-palm-tree-leaves-rcna147327
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves, study finds: A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the interplay between ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-ocean-currents-threaten-collapse-antarctic.html
Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
pbs.org/newshour/science/coral-reefs-across-the-globe-once-again-endure-mass-bleaching-amid-warming-oceans-scientists-say
Diver buys £15 shark from Thai restaurant to stop it being eaten and releases it into ocean
independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/man-buys-shark-restaurant-thailand-ocean-b2526939.html
Ancient sea turtle housed at Boston aquarium for more than 50 years passes another physical
apnews.com/article/sea-turtle-medical-exam-boston-7c2bc1ac35a575ac9644f0782ca65e29
Quick Glance: Ancient sea turtle undergoes another health check at Boston aquarium after over 50 years
- Myrtle, a nearly 95-year-old green sea turtle, underwent a physical examination after being at the New England Aquarium in Boston for over 50 years.
- Myrtle is deemed robust and healthy despite her advanced age.
- The sea turtle underwent a comprehensive examination including blood sampling, ultrasound, and weight check.
- Myrtle shares her habitat with two other turtles and has attracted millions of visitors over the years.
How climate change could be driving ‘killer’ cold outbreaks in oceans: The same planet-warming pollution that’s driving the climate crisis is likely to blame for ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/climate/cold-ocean-upwelling-sharks-climate/
Trio rescued from tiny pacific island after spelling out 'help' in sand: Three sailors have been rescued from a tiny Pacific Ocean islet after spelling out ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-11/trio-rescued-from-tiny-pacific-island-after-spelling-out-help-in-sand
This Major MCU Mess From Eternals Still Hasn't Been Addressed: There's something big sticking out of the Indian Ocean. Why isn't anyone in the MCU ...
movieweb.com/mcu-eternals-celestials-what-happened/
‘On borrowed time’: World marks new global heat record in March: European climate agency says ocean surface temperature also reached new record raising risk of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/9/on-borrowed-time-world-marks-new-global-heat-record-in-march
Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
- Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.
- According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.
- The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
- In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
Coral reefs can't keep up with climate change. So scientists are speeding up evolution
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245085914/coral-reefs-bleaching-climate-change-algae
Coral reefs are vital to the Maldives. This is how travelers can help restore them.
usatoday.com/story/travel/2024/04/07/maldives-coral-reefs-travelers-restore/73133403007/
How overwater bungalows became a status symbol in luxury travel : The first overwater bungalow in Tahiti was the resort's cheapest option. Today ...
businessinsider.com/overwater-bungalows-became-status-symbol-luxury-travel-2024-4
Listen to Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey Sing ‘Ocean Eyes’ in Gorgeous Harmony at Coachella
elle.com/culture/music/a60487590/billie-eilish-lana-del-rey-sing-ocean-eyes-coachella/
Quick Glance: Lana Del Rey Welcomes Billie Eilish as Coachella Duet Guest
- Lana Del Rey had several notable cameos during her Coachella performance, including Jack Antonoff, Jon Batiste, and a surprise guest, Billie Eilish, with whom she sang duets. They performed 'Ocean Eyes' and 'Video Games,' their breakout hits.
- Eilish was hailed by Del Rey as 'the voice of our generation,' showcasing mutual admiration and humor. Batiste and Del Rey performed 'Candy Necklace,' a song from Del Rey's latest album, 2023's 'Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.'
- Following Eilish's appearance, Del Rey joined her co-producer Antonoff for 'Hope Is a Dangerous Thing for a Woman Like Me - But I Have It.' Del Rey's setlist included rare live tracks and captivated the audience both on-site and via the YouTube livestream.
- Del Rey undeniably made a lasting impression at Coachella, with a memorable performance where she rode through the crowd on a motorcycle, accompanied by dancers. Her show was a festival highlight, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.
Billie Eilish Says ‘Ocean Eyes’ Would ‘Not Even Exist Without’ Lana Del Rey: After performing with Lana Del Rey at Coachella Friday, Billie Eilish said that her ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/billie-eilish-ocean-eyes-lana-del-rey-1235007087/
Maldives High Court overturns ex-President Abdulla Yameen’s prison sentence: Decision comes days before the Indian Ocean archipelago nation holds parliamentary ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/maldives-high-court-frees-jailed-ex-president-abdulla-yameen
Why Highway 1 Near Big Sur Is Always Collapsing Into The Ocean: Big Sur's Highway 1 was built to maximize the breathtaking views of the cliffs and ocean at the ...
laist.com/news/transportation/why-highway-1-near-big-sur-is-always-collapsing-into-the-ocean
Solar eclipse: Path of darkness - scroll every mile of totality: If you are not lucky enough to live along the route in North America, you can still follow its ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68726825
Are there blind scuba divers? Here's the accessible way anyone can explore the ocean.
usatoday.com/story/travel/2024/04/14/accessible-scuba-diving-ocean/73305090007/
World leaders call on nations to swiftly ratify U.N. ocean treaty: The European Union and the governments of 13 countries urged nations on Tuesday to prioritise ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-spend-35-bln-euros-protect-ocean-environment-chief-says-2024-04-16/
Operation in the Indian Ocean: British navy seizes 3.7 tons of drugs: The British navy has stopped drug smugglers in the Indian Ocean and discovered goods worth ...
spiegel.de/panorama/einsatz-im-indischen-ozean-britische-marine-beschlagnahmt-3-7-tonnen-drogen-a-e0cb0b59-a196-4dd1-b8d5-e319f8ba1692
Taiwan's Hualien City hit by major aftershocks further damaging buildings after deadly earthquake
standard.co.uk/news/world/taiwan-earthquake-hualien-city-aftershocks-b1153277.html
Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023, shows WMO report: Asia continued to bear the brunt of weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023 ...
business-standard.com/world-news/asia-world-s-most-disaster-prone-region-in-2023-shows-wmo-report-124042300265_1.html
'Paddle-out' at Bondi Beach as community mourns Westfield victims: Locals were invited to take part in the morning event either in the ocean or on shore.
9news.com.au/national/bondi-stabbing-spree-bondi-beach-paddle-out-moment-of-reflection/85be3cb6-62a3-4447-a2a2-e2e7b300ddc8
Voting begins for Maldives Parliament, watched by India and China vying for control of Indian Ocean | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15240420
Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
Striking pattern: Heart on Pluto was formed by a collision with a huge celestial body
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/weltall/pluto-astronomen-erklaeren-herzform-der-tombaugh-regio-a-b68a594f-002a-4f64-a442-f5b7c6b7b2af
Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid 'pointless plastic': People are increasingly breathing, eating and drinking tiny particles of plastic ...
montrealgazette.com/news/earth-day-how-one-grocery-shopper-takes-steps-to-avoid-pointless-plastic
More people are evacuated after the dramatic eruption of an Indonesian volcano: More people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island are ...
independent.co.uk/asia/southeast-asia/indonesia-ap-people-pacific-ocean-b2531854.html
Premier-designate Cho names six more Cabinet members, with 5 old faces - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404230009
Pluto's 'heart' is yet another bummer for the dwarf planet: As if this world's luck couldn't get any worse.
mashable.com/article/pluto-ocean-world-heart
No Sign of Aircraft in Vast Ocean as Search Efforts Continues for 7 Missing After Possible MSDF Helicopter Collision
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240421-181721/
Ocean Heat Has Shattered Records for More Than a Year. What’s Happening?: There have been record temperatures every day for more than a year. Scientists are ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/climate/ocean-heat-records.html
'My husband's prank cost me £8k - he says I overreacted but I can't forgive him': Jokes are only funny if everyone involved finds them amusing, right? One ...
mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/my-husbands-prank-cost-8k-32614123
El Niño on the way out, but La Niña will take time to surface - NIWA: El Niño, which has delivered a lack of rain in the east and cooler weather lately ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514918/el-nino-on-the-way-out-but-la-nina-will-take-time-to-surface-niwa
The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?: Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ...
reuters.com/business/environment/worlds-coral-reefs-are-bleaching-what-does-that-mean-2024-04-15/
Earth Day: A look at what’s being done to decrease plastic use: Here's which countries mismanage plastics the most.
ocregister.com/2024/04/18/earth-day-a-look-at-whats-being-done-to-decrease-plastic-use/
Two Japanese Navy Helicopters Carrying 8 Crew Crash in Pacific: TOKYO (AP) — Two Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force helicopters carrying eight crewmembers were ...
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-04-20/urgent-2-japanese-navy-helicopters-carrying-8-crew-believed-crashed-in-pacific-defense-ministry-says
Turkish capital to host inaugural Blue Talks event on ocean action, climate change
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkish-capital-to-host-inaugural-blue-talks-event-on-ocean-action-climate-change-3681756
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1 Dead, 7 Missing After 2 JMSDF Helicopters Crash in the Pacific Ocean: Japan’s minister of defense said the cause was still being investigated ...
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Maiden's all-female crew win the Ocean Globe Race: Heather Thomas and her all-women crew aboard Tracy Edwards’ famous 58ft yacht Maiden have won the 2023-4 ...
yachtingmonthly.com/uncategorized/maiden-wins-the-ocean-globe-race-97523
Fine dust ranking: Here you can breathe the best air in the world while on holiday
welt.de/reise/Fern/article251150010/Feinstaub-Ranking-Hier-atmen-Sie-im-Urlaub-die-beste-Luft-der-Welt.html
Laser-treated cork absorbs oil for carbon-neutral ocean cleanup: Oil spills are deadly disasters for ocean ecosystems. They can have lasting impacts on fish and ...
phys.org/news/2024-04-laser-cork-absorbs-oil-carbon.html
See photographer’s dream home: Annie Leibovitz asks $9M for San Francisco coastal retreat
sacbee.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article287921985.html
Escalating Operations: Ansarallah Vow to Intensify Attacks on Israeli Ships: The group urged its forces to escalate its military operations against Israeli and ...
palestinechronicle.com/escalating-operations-ansarallah-vow-to-intensify-attacks-on-israeli-ships/
MSDF helicopters crash off Izu Islands, leaving seven missing: The apparent crashes during nighttime training off the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean left seven ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/21/japan/politics/izu-msdf-helicopter-crash/
Woman Discovering 'New Ick' on Couples Vacation Has Internet in Stitches: "If you try to fight the ocean, the ocean wins every time," one TikTok user said.
newsweek.com/woman-films-boyfriend-struggling-vacation-ick-1893132
Flood of visitors at the Gasometer: Management imposes admission ban: What a success! Thousands of visitors crowd into the new Gasometer exhibition "Planet ...
waz.de/staedte/oberhausen/article242146916/Besucherflut-am-Gasometer-Leitung-verhaengt-Einlass-Stopp.html
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U.S. military and MSDF ocean observation ship to join hunt for crashed helicopters
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/23/japan/msdf-helicopter-crash-search-us-military/
ACCC takes GLAD-bag manufacturer to court over 'ocean plastic' claims: Australia's competition watchdog has taken the manufacturer of GLAD bags to court ...
9news.com.au/national/australian-competition-and-consumer-commission-initiates-federal-court-proceedings-against-glad-bag-manufacturer-clorox-australia-over-ocean-plastic-claims/f9ffd838-9d71-4570-9e6b-94ed387fbc02
Ships are one of the greatest dangers for right whales. A new tool tracks speeding vessels.
pilotonline.com/2024/04/18/new-map-tool-tracks-vessels-to-limit-collisions-with-endangered-whales/
Sailing and surfing on Lake Witten: New season with offers for everyone: From the Wittensee Fight to the Foiling Championship: Sailors and windsurfers will also ...
kn-online.de/lokales/rendsburg-eckernfoerde/segeln-und-surfen-auf-dem-wittensee-neue-saison-mit-angeboten-fuer-alle-VAJNHLUOEVFRXMOMEJSLJLNHQU.html
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Türkiye hosts inaugural event on ocean action, climate crisis: Costa Rica's ambassador to Türkiye highlights his country's advanced work in ocean matters
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkiye-hosts-inaugural-event-on-ocean-action-climate-crisis-3681882
Forging national maritime identities: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2024/04/23/2003816808
Could life exist on Saturn's moon Enceladus? | NEWS.am TECH - Innovations and science
tech.news.am/eng/news/3349/could-life-exist-on-saturns-moon-enceladus.html
Glad tidings on rains: The policy imperative must be to ensure that farmers don’t remain hostage to the vagaries of the southwest monsoon.
financialexpress.com/opinion/glad-tidings-on-rains/3457957/
Minnesota beach makes Travel and Leisure's top beaches in the country list: It was cited for its "ocean locale" feel.
startribune.com/minnesota-beach-makes-travel-and-leisures-top-beaches-in-the-country-list/600360742/
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Vancouver artist turns ocean's trash into treasure. Meet the Pacific Garbage Patch Babies
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/22/vancouver-artist-turns-oceans-trash-into-treasure-meet-the-pacific-garbage-patch-babies/
Oh, Buoy! Satellite Data Helps Pinpoint Ocean Waves: Improved satellite-enabled buoys could make a splash in ocean science
spectrum.ieee.org/ocean-buoy
East Yorkshire woman among trio set to row 8,000 miles across Pacific Ocean: Miriam Payne, 24, Lottie Hopkinson-Woolley, 24, and Jess Rowe, 27 ...
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/east-yorkshire-woman-among-trio-9239511
8 beaches and bays in San Diego County where you can take your dog: Dog beaches and bays where dogs can swim, run and walk in San Diego County ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/guides/story/2024-04-22/san-diego-dog-beach-guide-2024
Ramaphosa extends SANDF deployments: President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the extensions of the employment of the South African National Defence Force in the ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-22-ramaphosa-extends-sandf-deployments/
Gasometer Oberhausen: Mega rush continues - Visitors now need to know this new rule
derwesten.de/staedte/oberhausen/gasometer-oberhausen-planet-ocean-ausstellung-tickets-online-wartezeit-id300931496.html
Thor Heyerdahl Kiel: How the journey shapes three siblings from Kronshagen: Students have been traveling with the “Classroom under Sail” on the Thor Heyerdahl ...
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Maiden poised to win Ocean Globe Race - Yachting Monthly: The all-women crew crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron finish line shortly before midday to whoops and ...
yachtingmonthly.com/news/maiden-poised-to-win-ocean-globe-race-97456
National Taiwan Ocean University discovers plastic decomposing bacteria strain | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 15:33
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5670610
Another rare visitor sent home to Antarctica from SA may help unlock marine mysteries
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-21-another-crabeater-seal-sent-home-to-antarctica-from-sa/
Inside the Maldives Most Expensive Resort: Soneva Secret: Soneva Secret has the atoll’s first floating villa, 24/7 butler service and an on-site astronomer to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/inside-the-maldives-most-expensive-resort-soneva-secret
'My comedian husband's prank cost me £8K but he says I overreacted': A woman has told how her husband's 'prank' ended up costing her over £8 ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/my-comedian-husbands-prank-cost-29033627
Whale experts confident orca calf will survive, find family if rescue plan succeeds
timescolonist.com/local-news/whale-experts-confident-orca-calf-will-survive-find-family-if-rescue-plan-succeeds-8632211
Casa de Campo, Teeth of the Dog sparkle on Dominican Republic coast: Six amazing golf courses are clustered within an hour's drive of Punta Cana in the ...
golfweek.usatoday.com/2020/02/07/seaside-attraction-casa-de-campo-teeth-of-the-dog-sparkle-on-dominican-republic-coast/
Record-breaking ocean heat triggers massive coral reef bleaching: Scientists issued a warning due to record-breaking temperatures in 2023 which accelerated the ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/record-breaking-ocean-heat-triggers-massive-coral-reef-bleaching
The reason why you never see narwhals in aquariums: Narwhals are among the most elusive creatures in the ocean, with their long, spiralling tusks giving them an ...
indy100.com/science-tech/why-narwhals-never-in-aquariums-2667828196
Families take the plunge in annual Swim for Clean Seas in Abu Dhabi: Founded in 2018, the initiative aims to raise awareness about ocean pollution
thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2024/04/21/swim-for-clean-seas-abu-dhabi-2024/
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