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California’s ocean is up to 4°C hotter than normal; whales are disappearing, pelicans are starving and sharks are moving closer

The rising ocean temperatures off California's coast are creating serious repercussions for marine life. Whales are being pushed away from their traditional feeding zones, while seabird populations face starvation. Additionally, great white sharks are venturing closer to shore, posing risks to beachgoers. The rise in toxic algae blooms is further…

The Times of India · Jul 27

In 1964, Florida began building a canal across the state. The $110 million project failed but created an unexpected legacy

Across central Florida, long stretches of forest, quiet waterways and walking trails follow a route that was never supposed to look this way. Beneath the trees lie the remains of one of the state's most ambitious engineering schemes, a canal that was intended to cut directly across the peninsula and…

The Times of India · Jul 27

‘I was stranded in the Pacific Ocean for a month. Here’s three things I did to survive’

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The Independent UK · Jul 27

Tonnes of cocaine found on boat in Atlantic Ocean off coast of Portugal

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The Independent UK · Jul 27

In 1989, a Japanese oyster farmer began planting trees in the mountains to save his dying bay; the river cleared, and marine life returned

Japanese oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama restored his bay by planting trees. Healthy forests upstream provided essential nutrients for oyster growth downstream. Research confirms forests reduce pollution and supply vital iron to oceans. This reforestation effort aided rapid marine life recovery after a tsunami. The initiative teaches children about interconnected environmental…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Search for baby after bodies of mother, toddler found

Police hold grave concerns for a missing infant after the bodies of a mother and her toddler were pulled from the ocean near cliffs on a treacherous coastline.

AAP · Jul 27

World's narrowest island capital just 150 metres wide could disappear beneath rising seas, World Bank warns

Majuro, capital of the Republic of Marshall Islands, confronts severe threats from rising sea levels. Coastal erosion accelerates due to increased wind speeds and human interference. Adaptation measures like sea walls and land raising are being considered by policymakers. However, migration may become a last resort for the Marshallese people.

The Times of India · Jul 27

The dangerous climate driving California’s wildfires — and a warning for Australia

California is once again confronting a rapidly escalating wildfire season fuelled by extreme heat, drying vegetation, drought and strong winds.

The Conversation · Jul 26

New research shows how vulnerable Australia would be to attacks on shipping in the Indian Ocean

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the US-Iran war has brought home how vital maritime trading routes are to a country like Australia, which conducts 99% of its global trade by sea.

The Conversation · Jul 26

Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK · Jul 26