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Tropical Storm Ivo forms in the eastern Pacific and could impact coastal Mexico, forecasters say

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Ivo has formed off the coast of southern Mexico in the eastern Pacific Ocean and could bring rain and rough surf to some areas

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Pacific algae invade Algerian beaches, pushing humans and fish away

At a beach near Algiers, brown algae native to the Pacific Ocean cover the golden sand, posing a threat to ecosystems native to the area and their stench repelling swimmers at the peak of summer.

Radio France Internationale

Hurricane Gil continues to churn far out in the eastern Pacific

Hurricane Gil is churning in the eastern Pacific Ocean but isn't expected to threaten land

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Tropical Storm Gil expected to become a hurricane in the eastern Pacific but won't threaten land

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gil is expected to become a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday

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Tropical Storm Gil forms in eastern Pacific and isn’t expected to threaten land as it strengthens

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gil has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean and isn’t expected to threaten land as it strengthens

The Independent UK

Hurricane Iona forms after strengthening in Pacific Ocean but poses no threat to Hawaii

Iona emerged on Sunday from a tropical depression and was about 1,440 kilometres southeast of Honolulu, the US National Hurricane Centre in Miami said.

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Hurricane Iona forms after rapidly strengthening in the central Pacific Ocean, no threat to Hawaii

Forecasters say Iona rapidly strengthened into a hurricane in the central Pacific Ocean and is expected to continue trekking toward the west over warm, open waters well south of Hawaii

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China Says Aircraft Carriers Conduct Combat Training In Pacific

Two Chinese aircraft carrier groups conducted combat drills in the western Pacific Ocean, Beijing said Monday, as its honing of its military capacity unsettles some regional neighbours.

International Business Times

Colossal solar flare erupts from Earth-facing sunspot, sparking strong radio blackouts over Pacific Ocean (video)

The prolific flare factory doesn't look like stopping anytime soon.

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Tropical Storm Dalila forms and is expected to bring rain to southwestern Mexico

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Dalila has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK

France warns of ‘chaos’ if New Caledonia independence deal not reached

French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls has launched a third round of talks between pro and anti-independence groups in New Caledonia. Amid deepening divisions over last year's unrest, he warned that further chaos could be in store if all parties don't shoulder their responsibilities.

Radio France Internationale

Trump order to loosen fishing regulations poses major risks, experts warn

Conservationists fear fallout from president’s proclamation on fishing in federally protected area of Pacific Ocean

The Guardian - US

'Desperate to get going': Brothers to begin Pacific rowing record-breaking bid

THREE Scottish brothers aiming to become the fastest people to row across the Pacific Ocean are preparing to embark on their four-month, 9000-mile…

The National (Scotland)

La Niña is dead after just a few months. What happened?

The La Niña weather pattern ended last month as Pacific Ocean temperatures rose and the El Niño Southern Oscillation cycle entered a neutral state, according to the NOAA.

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What does the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site look like?

The Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA), located in the Republic of Kiribati in the central Pacific Ocean, is the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site by area, spanning 408,250 square kilometers. Designated in 2010, it’s a vast marine and terrestrial expanse known for its pristine beauty and ecological significance. Here are…

The Conversation

Consecutive El Niños are happening more often and the result is more devastating – new research

El Niño, a climate troublemaker, has long been one of the largest drivers of variability in the global climate. Every few years, the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean seesaws between warm (El Niño) and cold (La Niña) phases. This reshuffles rainfall patterns, unleashing floods, droughts and storms thousands of miles from…

International Business Times

Race To Name Creatures Of The Deep As Mining Interest Grows

In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners -- and huge numbers of strange and rare animals almost entirely unknown to science.

The Independent UK

Solo rower who spent three days ‘fighting for life’ in Cyclone Alfred reunited with wife

A solo rower who was caught in Cyclone Alfred, which had winds of up to 100km/h, while attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean from California to Australia has been reunited with his wife.

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The Independent UK

NOAA says La Nina ocean cooling has finally arrived, but it's weak and may cause fewer problems

A long-awaited La Nina has finally appeared, but meteorologists say the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters is weak and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as usual

Dynamite News

India announces USD500,000 relief assistance to quake-hit Vanuatu

India has extended relief assistance of USD 500,000 to Vanuatu to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the South Pacific Ocean nation on December 17, causing major destruction and loss of life. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Weatherwatch: 2025 likely to be another year of high temperatures

Despite Pacific Ocean moving into a La Niña phase, this year is forecast to be one of three warmest years on record

The Conversation

In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers − an astronomer explains how these methods work

If you have visited an island like one of the Hawaiian Islands, Tahiti or Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, you may have noticed how small these land masses appear against the vast Pacific Ocean. If you’re on Hawaii, the nearest island to you is more than 1,000 miles…

The Independent UK

Kristy strengthens into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Forecasters say Kristy has strengthened into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is expected to remain away from land as the storm grows more powerful

International Business Times

Canada Marine Protection Plan Aims To Serve As Global Model

Viewed from above, Canada's newest Marine Protected Area (MPA) is deceptively simple: stretches of blue Pacific Ocean waters and a few patches of green forest.

LiveScience

'Many more ancient structures waiting to be discovered': Lost chunk of seafloor hidden in Earth's mantle found off Easter Island

Researchers created a seismic map of Earth's interior beneath the southeastern Pacific Ocean and discovered an ancient slab of oceanic crust that appears to be stuck midway through the mantle.

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