The Trump administration has big plans for offshore drilling. They want to open up areas along the coasts of California, Florida, and Alaska for oil and gas exploration. This move is part of a larger push to boost U. S. energy production and jobs. But not everyone is on board. California and Florida, both heavily reliant on tourism and clean beaches, are strongly op...
Ever thought about swapping city life for a peaceful seaside retreat? Cape May, a charming town in New Jersey, might just be the perfect spot. It's not just any coastal town; it's known as the Nation’s Oldest Seashore Resort. This place is like a breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively. Cape May is not just about beautiful beaches and ocean breezes. It's als...
A massive container ship caught fire while docked at the Port of Los Angeles, raising alarms about potential pollution. The blaze started on Friday night, causing authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby areas due to worries about hazardous cargo. By Saturday afternoon, the fire was mostly under control. Firefighters had to move the ship out to sea t...
Winter is coming, but what does that mean for North Texas? The Climate Prediction Center has shared its latest forecast, and it's a bit of a mystery. They've given the region an \"equal chances\" label. This means the weather could go any way: warmer or colder, wetter or drier than usual. It's like flipping a coin! The forecast covers December, January, and February...
Ever wondered why we have nightmares? It turns out, where you live might play a big role. Michelle Carr, a sleep expert from the University of Montreal, has noticed that people's dreams often reflect their surroundings. For example, when she lived in Wales near the sea, many people had recurring dreams about falling into the ocean or dealing with storms. In her book...
The ocean is full of tiny, swimming babies of sea creatures. These little ones are called larvae. They float around until they find a good spot to grow up. This is a big deal because if they don't find the right place, they can't become adults. This process is super important for sea life, especially in places like coral reefs. Recently, scientists have been studyin...
Southeast Georgia is in for a toastier and possibly rainier Thanksgiving week than usual. The culprit? La Niña, a weather pattern that's been known to bring milder temperatures to the region. This isn't just a local thing; the entire eastern half of the country is expected to see above-average temperatures. La Niña, a phenomenon that occurs every few years, is cau...
Sharks are fascinating creatures. They have been around for millions of years. But we still know very little about them. A group of scientists has been studying sharks for over 50 years. They work out of a research center in Virginia. Their goal is to learn more about these mysterious predators. The scientists spend their days on a boat. They set up long fishing lin...
Kathy Ireland, famous for her modeling and business career, has added a new role to her resume: commercial fisherman. She's now part of the crew on her husband's fishing boat, the 4th Watch, out of Santa Barbara, California. This isn't just a hobby for Ireland; she's fully committed, having obtained her open-ocean commercial fishing license. Ireland's journey into f...
China is set to bring back a ban on Japanese seafood imports. This is not new. It happened before in 2023. Back then, it was because of worries about water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The ban was lifted last year. But now, it is coming back. Why? Because of a fight between China and Japan. The fight started when Japan's leader made comments about Taiwan. China...