28,800 bath toys accidentally fell into the Pacific Ocean, and their journey revealed the secrets of ocean currents |
A cargo ship traveling across the North Pacific encountered a powerful storm that swept several containers out to sea. One container contained 28,800 plastic bath toys, including yellow ducks, blue turtles, red beavers and green frogs. What seemed like a…
‘It’s frustrating’: Antarctica’s winter sea ice disappears as temperatures reach 20°C above average
Vast swaths of Antarctica that should be covered by winter sea ice are largely exposed to the ocean, alarming scientists and raising new concerns about the future of the frozen continent. Satellite observations show that about 650,000 square kilometers…
A floating city: $16 billion ship with seating for 80,000, schools, restaurants and 15,000-seat stadium | World News
Imagine living in a city where you never stay in one place. Rather than being built on land, it floats on oceans around the world, hosting tens of thousands of residents while providing schools, restaurants, hospitals and even stadiums. This is the…
Viral diving video turns dangerous: Oman issues emergency warning after man swims with killer whale
Viral whale video triggers security alert: Omani authorities say it could be fatal Oman’s Environment Agency has issued a public warning urging people not to dive near killer whales after a video showed a man swimming near the large marine…