In a recent move, the U. S. military targeted four suspected drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals, with only one person surviving. The strikes were carried out in three separate operations, all in international waters. The U. S. Defense Secretary revealed that these vessels were known to be transport...
In a recent event, US forces targeted and destroyed a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of two individuals on board, with no casualties reported on the US side. The boat was under surveillance by US intelligence and was believed to be transporting drugs along a known trafficking route in international waters...
The weather folks at Environment Canada have a heads-up for everyone along the south coast of B. C. This fall might be a bit different. It looks like temperatures and rainfall could be higher than usual. But why? First, let's talk about the ocean. The Pacific is super warm right now. This means that any storms that come through can pick up more moisture. More moistu...
In a shocking turn of events, a small aircraft vanished from the sky near San Diego. The plane, a Cessna 414, was carrying six passengers when it suddenly disappeared. It was Sunday afternoon, and the plane had just taken off, heading towards Phoenix. The last known location was about 8 kilometers from the shore, near Point Loma. The US Coast Guard was the first to ...
The deep ocean holds many mysteries, but few are as striking as the sudden disappearance of a bustling ecosystem. This is not a tale of a distant galaxy, but of an event witnessed firsthand by scientists in the Pacific Ocean. The setting was the Tica hydrothermal vent, a place teeming with life just a day earlier. The vent, located about 1, 300 miles off the coa...
The release of radioactive water from Fukushima into the ocean has sparked fresh worries. The study of this issue involves understanding how this water travels and its potential effects on marine life and the environment. The movement of this contaminated water is influenced by various ocean currents and eddies. These factors determine how quickly the water reaches ...
Chum salmon, a type of Pacific salmon, have a fascinating journey. They start in freshwater rivers, then head to the ocean to grow, and finally return to their birthplace to spawn. This journey is not always straightforward. The temperature of the sea surface can change how and when they travel. The sea surface temperature (SST) can vary a lot. Sometimes it ...
A SpaceX rocket launch lit up the evening sky over Southern California. All eyes were on the sky, and for a good reason. SpaceX successfully sent a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base at around 6 PM on a Monday evening. This wasn't just any rocket, though. It was on its 23rd mission. The Falcon 9 rocket was loaded with Starlink satellites, part of a p...
Imagine the vast Pacific Ocean, teeming with life, including two populations of leatherback sea turtles that are sadly on the brink of extinction. The main culprit? Incidental bycatch in both small-scale and large-scale fisheries. To help these gentle giants, scientists need accurate data on how many turtles are getting caught and injured. This data is crucial for co...
Did you know that tiny ocean creatures called protists play a big role in keeping our planet healthy? They help cycle important compounds like carbon and nitrogen. But because they live in remote areas, we don't know much about how they react to changes in their environment. In the southern Pacific Ocean, scientists looked at how these creatures change along a long d...