Tag: Oceans and Seas
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Why Nearly 2,000 Dead Seabirds Have Washed Up on the California Coast
Scientists say El Niño is exacerbating conditions by causing Pacific Ocean temperatures to rise.
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How an Intern and a Biologist Rescued an Orphaned Walrus in Alaska
An injured five-month-old walrus was found huddled next to carcasses in remote Alaska after it became separated from its mother. Its rescue took days and lots of patience.
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Hurricane Simon and Post-Tropical Storm Rachel Bring Flood Risks to Mexico and Southwestern U.S.
Hurricane Simon was hugging the west coast of Mexico on Sunday, while the remnants of Post-Tropical Storm Rachel churned inland, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
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Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel Target Mexico as Isaias Hits Gulf
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel are both expected to make landfall in the coming days. Rachel could also affect Southern California.
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War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power
Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have reminded the world that there are forces as great as or greater than technology and globalization.
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Beaches Are Disappearing in Southern California as El Niño Bears Down
Beachfront homeowners and beachcombers are watching the sand vanish into the ocean as torrid waves strike the coast.
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‘It’s Really Busy Out There’: Storms in the Pacific Threaten Hawaii and Mexico
An already busy Pacific hurricane season got a lot busier this week.
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Tropical Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Southern California Beach
It’s the first time in recorded history that a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast. Scientists say it is the latest sign of warming ocean waters.