The U.S. military continues to conduct maritime strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, a campaign that has drawn scrutiny regarding its legal framework and operational transparency. …
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Marine Heatwaves Linked to El Niño Threaten Seabirds, Whales, and Other Ocean Life Marine heatwaves fueled by the El Niño climate pattern are intensifying, putting seabirds, whales, and other marine …
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U.S. Military Kills Three in Pacific Boat Strike, Raising Legal and Ethical Concerns The U.S. military killed three individuals in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean on June …
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Philippines Earthquake Kills 46, With Disaster Drills Credited for Saving Lives The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Philippines on Saturday resulted in at least 46 deaths, with officials crediting regular …
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U.S. Maritime Security Operations: Recent Developments in the Eastern Pacific The United States continues its sustained efforts to curb illicit maritime activity, with recent reports highlighting ongoing operations in the …
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The scorched tiles of the Artemis 2 heat shield rest against the dark blue of the Pacific Ocean, a striking visual record of the extreme forces endured during reentry. This …
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A previously undocumented underwater mountain rising 3,100 meters from the seafloor has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean’s Nazca Ridge by the Schmidt Ocean Institute. The discovery reveals a massive …
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NOAA Bolsters Tsunami Warning Capabilities with Enhanced Seismic Network in Alaska A fresh agreement between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Alaska Mesonet, and the seismic network operated …
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Rare Shark Sighting in Antarctic Waters Sparks Scientific Interest A shark has been sighted in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica, marking a rare occurrence that has surprised researchers. The sighting, …
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Parasite Spillover: Neospora caninum Infects Marine Mammals in the Pacific Northwest A concerning trend of terrestrial parasite transmission to marine mammals is emerging in the northeastern Pacific Ocean, with recent …