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Radiation at Montebello Islands still 4,500 times higher than WA coast after nuclear blasts
Three atomic bombs were detonated on the Montebello Islands in the 1950s. Scientists say they've now precisely measured how ...
Australia's government is pledging better protection for our vulnerable seas—but will it work?
Ahead of this week's crucial United Nations ocean conference, federal Environment Minister Murray Watt promised that by 2030, ...
Australia to Boost Surveillance of Pacific Islands Waters For Illegal Fishing Fleets
Australia plans to significantly boost surveillance of Pacific Islands territorial waters, spending A$477 million ($310.72 ...
Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour confirmed to be in waters off Rhode Island after decades of research
The location of the HMS Endeavour, a lost ship belonging to 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, has been ...
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Hawaii Coast Guard crew wraps up enforcement mission in Cook Islands
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Hono­lulu-based CGC Harriet Lane and its crew recently concluded a nine-day operation in the Cook ...
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On Location: ‘Ocean with David Attenborough' Takes Us From the Red Sea to Hawaii
The directors of 'Ocean with David Attenborough' share their favorite locations from the new documentary film.
Lifeblood For Pacific Islands Threatened As Warming Ocean Drives Tuna East
Residents of small Pacific island nations rely on tuna for local jobs and foreign fishing fees, which fund education, ...
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Ocean heat, sea-level rise threaten communities in the South-West Pacific
SW PacificSea surface temperatures were highest on recordMarine heatwaves stretched for 40 million square kilometersSea level ...
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Pacific Region Near Australia Logs Hottest Year in 2024 Amid Cyclones, Marine Heatwaves
The Pacific region near Australia recorded its hottest year in 2024, marked by extreme heat, devastating cyclones, and the largest marine heatwave event ever, according to a WMO report.