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Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon

On certain evenings along the California coast, the Pacific Ocean appears to behave strangely. Waves roll towards the shore carrying an electric-blue glow, while surfers leave bright trails behind them as they move through the water. Beaches that look ordinary during the day can take on an almost unreal appearance…

The Times of India

Submarine missile test puts China's Pacific ambitions on display

A Chinese submarine test-fired a "strategic" missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, Beijing said, prompting immediate condemnation across the region.

Radio France Internationale

Judgement day for Marine Le Pen

PRESS REVIEW: Tuesday, July 7 – While Marine Le Pen hopes for an acquittal – or a tad more leniency – over the alleged embezzlement of €4.4 million from the European Parliament, has her party already moved on? In other news, New Zealand and Australia reel after a Chinese missile…

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Super El Niño 2026 could be even stronger than expected: California could face flooding while the US braces for a harsh winter

A powerful Super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predict this climate phenomenon will intensify rapidly in coming months. This event may bring significant weather pattern changes across the United States. California could experience increased storm activity and flooding risks. Global weather extremes like droughts and heatwaves…

The Economic Times

The message behind the missile China just shot rings loud and clear

China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has alarmed Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. This demonstration of growing undersea nuclear capabilities, occurring amid regional security shifts and US unpredictability, signals Beijing's expanding reach. Regional powers are now actively strengthening their own security networks, seeking greater self-reliance in a…

The Economic Times

Japan’s 2011 tsunami turned out deadlier because a hidden clay layer let the quake rupture all the way to the seafloor, scientists say

A remarkable find beneath the Pacific Ocean uncovers a fragile clay layer that intensified the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This concealed geological aspect enabled the rupture to extend all the way to the seafloor, which not only produced significant vertical displacements but also unleashed catastrophic waves. Researchers…

The Times of India

China tests long-range ballistic missile in the Pacific, angering neighbours

NEW YORK — China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, the first such launch in almost two years, prompting alarmed countries to criticise the move as destabilising.

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China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pacific Ocean

China's naval forces have successfully test-fired a strategic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The launch occurred on Monday, following regional concerns about Beijing's missile testing plans. A spokesperson confirmed the missile, carrying a training warhead, accurately hit its designated target in international waters. This development comes…

The Economic Times

Trump Once Said the US Did Not Need Canadian Goods— Now Mark Carney's New Oil Pipeline Could Open Exports Beyond US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday unveiled plans for a new oil pipeline in Canada’s Alberta Province to the country’s west coast, along the Pacific Ocean, which could open doors to oil exports to Asia.

Benzinga

'Uncharted territory': Record high ocean temperatures confirmed for June as El Niño strengthens its grip

Global sea surface temperatures reached record highs for June as a newly declared El Niño hits the Pacific Ocean, prompting concerns over extreme weather, flooding, sea level rise and stress to global ocean ecosystems.

LiveScience

Scientists opened four jet-black eggs from 6,200 meters down and found a creature never seen before

Deep-sea explorers discovered tiny, jet-black spheres clinging to rocks nearly four miles beneath the Pacific Ocean. These turned out to be egg capsules containing flatworms, living at an unprecedented depth of 6,200 meters in the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench. Remarkably, these abyssal dwellers share a surprisingly similar body plan and developmental strategy…

The Economic Times

Tropical storm Douglas forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land, hurricane center says

Tropical Storm Douglas has formed in the Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK

Why NASA's ISS Retirement Could Trigger a New Fight Over Who Pays for Space Debris

NASA's plan to retire the ISS by sending it into the Pacific Ocean is raising concerns about environmental damage and who could be liable for space debris in international waters.

International Business Times UK

Ghost shark discovered: Scientists identify new deep-sea species off Costa Rica

A remarkable new species of deep-sea ghost shark, Rhinochimaera costaricana, has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean off Costa Rica. Researchers identified distinct physical and genetic traits in three male specimens found at significant depths. This exciting find, published in Zootaxa, emphasizes the vast, unexplored marine biodiversity hidden within Costa…

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One of the most powerful El Niños on record cost the world economy $5.7 trillion. The 2026 cycle might be even stronger

El Niño is here. Prepare for higher food prices, throttled trade, and a “systemic shock” to the world economy.

The Conversation

The weather bureau has just declared an El Niño. What could this mean for Australia?

After months of anticipation, the Bureau of Meteorology officially declared an El Niño on June 16.

The Economic Times

El Niño is here, but can the Indian Ocean Dipole save India's monsoon?

El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific Ocean. This weather pattern often leads to less rain and hotter temperatures in India. Farmers and water resources could be affected. However, another climate pattern, the Indian Ocean Dipole, might help. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole could bring more rain. Experts are…

France 24

‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months.

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The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Cristina forms off coast of Nicaragua, forecasters say

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Cristina has formed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Nicaragua

The Economic Times

Pearl Harbor attack bombing survivor is keeping memory of Japanese attack at 106

Even as the St. Louis headed into the Pacific Ocean, Johnson, whose job was known as a fireman on the ship, knew little about the attack.

The Times of India

Amelia Earhart’s 90-year disappearance mystery took a haunting turn: What scientists found after years of analysis shocked researchers

The disappearance of Amelia Earhart has been among the world’s greatest unsolved aviation mysteries for nearly 90 years. In 1937, the famous pilot vanished over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to fly around the globe. Generations of researchers have tried to uncover what really happened, while some theories even suggested…

The Times of India

The 5 deepest ocean trenches on Earth: Why one basin owns every single slot

All of Earth's deepest ocean trenches are located in the Pacific Ocean, a result of intense tectonic plate subduction. These trenches, like the Mariana and Tonga, are formed where oceanic plates dive beneath continental plates, creating geological wounds. These dynamic features offer clues to Earth's self-transformation and the potential for…

The Independent UK

Watch Japan’s coastline as 7.5-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warnings

This feed shows Japan’s coastline after a major 7.5-magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean prompted officials to issue tsunami warnings for most of the eastern coastline.

The Mary Sue

This was the moment an Artemis II astronaut realized humanity isn’t built to comprehend the cosmos

Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman just shared the moment he realized humanity isn’t wired to process the vastness of space. Speaking to reporters after the crew’s safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, Wiseman admitted the mission left him emotionally overwhelmed in ways he still can’t fully explain.

Digital Camera World

“The splashdown of a lifetime.” Viral video reveals how photographers captured the Artemis II splashdown in the middle of the ocean

NASA has shared a now-viral video of how photographers managed to capture the Artemis II splashdown in the Pacific Ocean

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