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In 1975 Hollywood blockbuster movie Jaws sharks sent chills down audience spine, now U.S. scientists bet big on giant sea-ocean animal for accurate hurricane predictions

Hurricane warning alert: If the project succeeds, the data collected by sharks could help improve forecasts of how strong hurricanes will be as they approach the U.S. coast.

The Economic Times

Florida dumped millions of tyres into the ocean to build a reef. More than 50 years later, it is still cleaning them up

Florida is set to embark on an ambitious initiative to clear millions of old tires that were dumped offshore decades ago. Initially forming an artificial reef, these tires have since led to significant damage to natural coral ecosystems. Present surveys indicate that over half a million tires still litter thousands…

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Think this summer is hot? El Nino could push temperatures even higher

Record ocean heat, intensifying El Nino conditions and worsening extremes are raising the prospect that 2026 could become the hottest year ever measured.

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The Allure of a River Cruise

Small ships, personalized service and  compelling destinations are a few of the  reasons to travel on inland waterways.

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$2.4M beach house featured in cult classic ‘The Goonies’ is being swallowed by sand — and legal bills

‘We've done nothing wrong, and our house is getting buried,’ homeowner Stacy Niedermeyer says

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Americans are turning cremated remains into reef balls weighing up to 4,000 pounds; nearly 3,000 have already reached the seafloor

Mixing human ashes with concrete creates artificial reef balls, which are then deployed on the ocean floor to foster new marine habitats. This innovative approach presents a sustainable alternative to conventional burials, offering a lasting tribute while promoting marine life. Families have the opportunity to visit these submerged memorials, witnessing…

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The Kurma Avatar's Real Teaching on Slowness, Stillness, and What Spiritual Patience Costs You

The tortoise does not wait. It withdraws.There is a distinction the Kurma Purana makes that almost every popular retelling drops. When Vishnu takes the form of Kurma, the tortoise avatar, to support Mount Mandara during the churning of the cosmic ocean, the text is not describing a god who endures…

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The Varaha Purana Says the Earth Is Conscious and Living, Here Is What That Means

The Boar Who Lifted a Person, Not a PlanetYou know the image. Varaha, the boar avatar of Vishnu, plunges into the cosmic ocean and lifts the Earth on his tusks. Most tellings treat this as rescue mythology, god saves world, order is restored, the story ends. The Varaha Purana does…

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'Not looking good right now': Starship likely to be lost at sea 2 weeks after epic 13th test flight, Elon Musk says

SpaceX is still towing Starship's upper stage toward shore two weeks after its latest test flight, but the unprecedented effort is unlikely to succeed, according to Elon Musk.

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Early surge in US container imports coming to an end, shippers say

US container import volume, driven by tariffs and war surcharges, has peaked. Shippers are now well-stocked for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Import volume is expected to decline for the remainder of 2026. However, ocean transport prices will likely remain elevated due to fixed costs. This shift reflects retailers' improved…

The Economic Times

Trump brushes off Russia’s attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine: ‘We’re separated by an ocean’

Donald Trump brushed off a question about Russia’s attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine, stating that the United States is “separated by an ocean.”

The Independent UK

Why Lord Krishna and Indra Fought Over This Heavenly Tree

What if a single tree was so rare and magical that even the gods fought over it? It sounds like a fantasy, but this fascinating story comes straight from Hindu mythology. The Parijat Tree, which appeared during the Samudra Manthan, was no ordinary tree. Its flowers never faded, and their…

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El Niño could unleash ocean heat that sends 2026 into record-breaking territory

This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat.

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In 2011, three U.S. states sank a 563-foot Navy destroyer in the Atlantic; Hurricane Irene later broke the new artificial reef into three pieces

In 2011, the Arthur W. Radford, a decommissioned U.S. Navy destroyer, was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef, promoting marine life and offering divers a unique underwater experience. Following Hurricane Irene, the ship was fragmented into three sections on the ocean floor. Despite this disintegration, the wreckage remains a…

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Built to hunt enemy submarines during World War II, this device later transformed our understanding of the seafloor

World War II fluxgate magnetometer: A World War II device found new scientific purpose after the war. Oceanographers refitted the fluxgate magnetometer for seafloor magnetic anomaly measurements. These measurements revealed symmetrical patterns on either side of mid-ocean ridges. The "magic profile" provided strong evidence for seafloor spreading and plate tectonics.

The Economic Times

Scientists once rejected continental drift, then a woman in 1977 drew the ocean floor and changed Earth science forever

Marie Tharp played a pivotal role in transforming scientific thought on continental drift through her meticulously crafted seafloor maps. Collaborating with Bruce Heezen, she unveiled the intricate topography of the ocean floor, providing essential visual support for the theory of plate tectonics.

LiveScience

'It's incredibly rare to see a moment like this in the ocean': Camera drone captures moment humpback whale gives birth off Australian coast

A camera drone captured extraordinarily rare footage of a humpback whale giving birth off the Australian coast.

The Times of India

In 1876, sailors reported a 25-kilometre Pacific island; 136 years later, scientists found 1,300 metres of ocean beneath its mapped location

Historical map errors and optical illusions created phantom islands for centuries. Australian scientists aboard the Southern Surveyor debunked Sandy Island in 2012. This phantom island persisted on maps due to administrative and historical errors. Deep water sonar mapping is crucial for accurate ocean floor representation. Direct exploration remains vital for…

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Hawaii has remained snake-free for millions of years, and the reason lies in how the islands were born

Hawaii's unique volcanic history and geographic isolation effectively kept snakes from establishing themselves on the islands. This absence allowed native wildlife to flourish without the fear of snake predators. Unfortunately, accidental snake introductions, as evidenced by Guam's experiences, can wreak havoc. To combat this risk, Hawaii enforces strict regulations and…

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Nolan Wells went to an island with friends and never came home. His death has renewed debate over race and justice in Mississippi

Uncertainty around the investigation into the death of the 18-year-old, whose body was found after a 4 July boat trip with friends, has led some to question whether justice will be meted out equally

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The Aitareya Upanishad Says Consciousness Created the Cosmos, and You Are That Awareness

Before the Universe, There Was a Self That Was AloneThe Aitareya Upanishad begins with a single Sanskrit declaration: Atma va idam eka evagra asit. "In the beginning, this was the Self alone." No plural gods negotiating creation. No primordial ocean waiting to be stirred. Just atman, awareness, prior to everything…

The Independent UK

This summer isn't breaking heat records -- yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say

With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record

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ISS astronaut spies a swirling super storm | Space photo of the day for Aug. 4, 2026

From the International Space Station on Aug. 2, 2026, NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured an incredible photograph of a swirling typhoon in the Pacific Ocean.

The Economic Times

In 2023, multiple deep-sea submersible trips found surprising samples, now a study traces ancient graveyard in Indian ocean

Whale Graveyard: Why did so many whales die here? Maybe they were already living in the area and died of natural causes. A few could have perished from exhaustion or illness caused by deep-sea diving.

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A Florida diver, after more than 20,000 dives, built an underwater nursery that grew 25,000 threatened corals for dying reefs

Florida's barrier reef has experienced severe ecological collapse due to climate change impacts. Scientists developed active propagation methods to aid coral regrowth efforts. Suspended tree structures significantly accelerate coral growth rates compared to traditional methods. These innovative techniques help rebuild living coral cover on damaged marine ecosystems. Active intervention offers…

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