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Pacific Ocean life at risk from noisy deep-sea mining
Noise pollution from deep-sea mining carries an invisible risk for sea life, warn researchers, urging greater transparency ...
At U.N. Conference, Countries Inch Toward Ocean Protection Goal
More than 20 new marine protected areas in coastal waters were announced at the third U.N. ocean conference this week.
Hurricane season is off to a fast start — at least in the Pacific Ocean
The first hurricane in the Pacific doesn’t typically arrive until the last week of June. Three have been named so far this ...
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Pacific island nations launch plan for world’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve
The governments of the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have announced their commitment to create a massive multinational ...
China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into the Pacific for the First Time
By sending warships beyond Japan, the Chinese Navy is demonstrating its ability to project sea and air power far past its ...
Deep-sea creature — with feather-like body — is new ocean species. Take a look
Sticking out of the wood and flowing in the water were two “unusual,” feather-like creatures attached to the rotting material ...
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Something Mysterious Is Hidden Deep Beneath the Pacific Ocean, and Scientists Can’t Explain It
Far beneath the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, at depths ranging from 900 to 1200 kilometers, researchers have uncovered ...
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Melanesian leaders announce new Pacific Ocean reserve at UN Ocean Conference
Nia Tero CEO 'Aulani Wilhelm said that the intention to establish the new preserve was "giving voice to the hope of all ...
China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into Pacific Ocean in a First
Japan said it observed two Chinese aircraft carriers and supporting warships operating simultaneously near remote Japanese ...
Australia to boost aerial surveillance of Pacific for illegal fishing fleets
Australia plans to significantly boost surveillance of Pacific Islands territorial waters, spending A$477 million ($310.72 ...