Hurricane Center tracking potential tropical storm moving towards US
"A tropical depression could form later this week while the system is in the vicinity of the Greater Antilles or the Bahamas," the NHC said.
Russian warships, fighter jets intercepted near NATO borders
NATO leaders have called Russia the alliance's most direct threat.
Pictures show US's NATO ally shadows Russian attack submarine
A Russian submarine was spotted by NATO assets in the Baltic Sea.
Florida shark attack leaves man with "severe bite"
A man is in critical condition on Friday after a shark attack near Amelia Island left him with a "severe bite."
Map shows "better organized" tropical disturbance in Atlantic
Forecasters at the National Weather Service are monitoring two systems in the Atlantic Ocean.
Florida panhandle rip current kills three
The incident highlights a troubling trend of recent drownings in the area.
Titan submersible remains: Everything we know a year later
Before imploding, the submersible, which had five people on board, descended into the Atlantic Ocean on June 18, 2023, to visit the wreckage of the Titanic.
Atlantic Ocean data spells worrying sign for hurricane season
The current hurricane season could be one of the most active in recent history, the NOAA has warned.
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Deep-sea discovery hastens US coast submergence under water: Scientists
A key ocean current system is weakening, a study has found, causing a warming of deeper waters in the Antarctic.
Map shows states at risk amid "hyperactive" hurricane season warning
Experts are predicting 11 Atlantic hurricanes this coming season, with the most at-risk area thought to be the Gulf Coast.
Fishing gear risking extinction of endangered whale
Female North Atlantic right whales that had been entangled were found to be 47 percent less likely to breed than those that had not.
Vital ocean current may be approaching ruinous tipping point
Researchers say that a major current in the Atlantic may be on its way to collapsing, raising fears of a massive climate shift and a new Ice Age in Europe.
Atlantic Ocean may "soon" start to close
A subduction zone near Gibraltar may move into the Atlantic, creating an "Atlantic ring of fire" before the ocean begins to close.
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Atlantic Ocean's circulation could collapse
Scientists warn that the collapse could cause temperatures to drop in the northern hemisphere, with a rise in warming in the south.
Salmon escaping farms are wreaking havoc on wild fish
Atlantic salmon have recently been reclassified as "threatened" due to a worldwide population drop.
Divers discover fresh riches from sunken treasure ship thought picked clean
The finds from the 17th-century galleon—"one of the richest treasure ships" ever lost at sea—include gems and coins.
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Iceberg five times the size of New York breaks Away from Antarctica
A23a, with an area of 1,500 square miles, has been stuck on the sea floor for nearly 40 years—but it's now on the move and about to drift into the Atlantic.
China's "predatory" trawler fleet and the fishing industry's dirty secret
China's fishing fleet, among those guilty of forced labor, are denuding the world's oceans, experts warn.
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Surprise response to weather phenomenon is bad omen for the future
There have been 19 named storm systems this year, five more than average, and there's still more than a month in the 2023 hurricane season.
New Titan sub photo released as "human remains" recovered
More presumed human remains have been returned to the surface from the site of the submersible's implosion, along with remaining debris from the vessel.
Tropical Storm Ophelia to drench Atlantic states with month's worth of rain
A brewing cyclone is expected to bring 3-6 inches of rain to the Carolinas over the weekend, with much of the East Coast facing the threat of flooding.
Orcas ramming sailboat leaves it adrift
"The orca hit the most sensitive place on the boat, which is the rudder. We have the impression that it's a bit of a trophy for them," said the boat captain.
Hurricane Nigel spaghetti models show path of strengthening Atlantic storm
The National Hurricane Center says Nigel is expected to rapidly strengthen into a major hurricane, but poses no immediate threat to land.
Tropical Storm Lee sparks coastal flood warning for Maine
The tropical storm is expected to cause coastal flooding in the northeastern U.S., despite it not making landfall in the area.
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Hurricane Margot spaghetti models show rare destination
Most forecast models show the storm fizzling out in the Atlantic, but some anticipate remnants of the storm making landfall.
Hurricane Lee Update: Category 4 storm to bring "life-threatening" currents
Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected to hammer parts of the Caribbean by Friday, the National Hurricane Center predicts.
Hurricane Idalia spaghetti models show rare phenomenon
Idalia is expected to hit Florida as a major hurricane.
Three tropical storms brewing in the Atlantic after Hilary makes landfall
As Hilary pours over California, three more cyclones are moving westwards in the Atlantic Ocean, with the potential for a fourth in the Gulf of Mexico.
Titan sub human remains—when will we find out results from debris analysis?
Medical investigators are analyzing the remains recovered from the submersible's wreck as part of a U.S. Coast Guard inquiry.
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Atlantic Ocean current could collapse as early as 2025
If it collapses, it could be a catalyst for many climate change-related disasters, including sea level rise.