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A car fell into a flood control channel in Fullerton, possibly after a spinout on the 57 Freeway during a rain storm that drenched Southern California on Saturday, March 30, according to a California Highway Patrol log. CHP officers…

A car fell into a flood control channel in Fullerton, possibly after a spinout on the 57 Freeway during a rain storm that drenched Southern California on Saturday, March 30, according to a California Highway Patrol log. CHP officers…

1. IntroductionThe vastness of the world’s oceans and the increasing demand for underwater activities highlight the integral role of navigation beneath the waves . Submarines, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and remotely operated…

Unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) have been an increasingly important area of attention for underwater equipment development globally because of their compact size, low weight, extended operating range, and affordable use . UUVs with…

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A schematic representation of an optical display system using mechanoluminescence and mechanical quenching in afterglow luminescent particles. Credit: POSTECH…

An adult humpback whale and calf. In the new study, the researchers blew air into the larynxes of three deceased whales, including a humpback, to learn how the…

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2023 was the hottest year recorded on planet Earth – and that includes the world’s oceans, where records fell like dominos. Last week, around 5000 scientists gathered in New Orleans for the American Geophysical…

The principle of VLBL (The colored version represents the indicated RPI is error-free while the gray one better reflects the practical scenario). Credit: Satellite…

Humpback whales use songs to communicate with each other across the oceanKARIM ILIYA Biologists have figured out how baleen whales produce their signature songs – and it involves their uniquely shaped larynx. Baleen…

1. IntroductionUnderwater images serve as invaluable repositories of oceanic information, with their quality playing a pivotal role in advancing marine resource exploration. However, due to the presence of suspended particles and light…

Diving northern gannetsKat Zhou/UPY 2024 Snowy-white northern gannets (Morus bassanus) plunge into icy waters off the Shetland Islands in Scotland in search of food in this action-packed photograph. The seabirds are…

Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 141: Exploring the Role of Determinants Affecting Responsible Underwater Behaviour of Marine-Based Tourists Behavioral Sciences doi: 10.3390/bs14020141 Authors: Ke Zhang Lewis T. O. Cheung…

This relationship serves as a powerful deterrent, showcasing a united front against potential threats to regional and maritime security in the area."Our partnership with the Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team…

The Chief of Naval Operations tasked the Naval Construction Force with “developing and maintaining the capabilities to support the underwater construction requirements of the Navy” in November of 1967, and…

The new and improved underwater drone with two samplers, changeable batteries, and a longer cable, makes collecting seawater samples much easier for researchers.…

When historic high-tide flooding struck Hampton Beach on a Saturday in January, Unitil received reports of submerged natural gas service meters and regulators. Gas technicians decided to proactively conduct door-to-door inspections –…

An ocean research vessel has just discovered four underwater mountains, the tallest almost 3 kilometres high, that might be hotspots of deep-sea life

  The USGS' Ecomapper, an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle,was deployed recently in the Delaware River & Bay to collectvarious data parameters. Photo by DRBC. Earlier this month, teams from the United States Geological Survey's…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new report by the University of Southampton has been launched to assess the relationship between…

  On Monday, a NASA mission splashed down off Key Largo, Fla. Unlike some NASA ventures, however, "splashdown" wasn’t the end of the mission — it was just the beginning. Called "NEEMO"…

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On March 28, 2015, NOAA Ship Nancy Foster deployed an autonomous glider off the eastern coast of St. Croix. Diving down to depths of 656 feet, the glider moved westward along the southern edge of the shelf break. On the fifth day,…

Transcript NARRATOR: Not too long ago, scientists studying the ocean made a fascinating discovery that has helped us better understand our planet Earth. Down in the deep…

By Kathryn Klett While the sporting world is fixated on the World Cup in Brazil this summer, another international tournament is about to take the quiet Michigan town of Alpena by storm. Teams of…

Transcript NARRATOR: Kelp forests can be seen along much of the west coast of North America. Kelp are actually large brown algae that live in cool, relatively shallow waters close to the shore. They…

By Liz Liang February 2014 Strawberry anemones (Corynactis californica) and barnacles. (Photo: Matt Vieta) Orange and pink corals, sponges, and…

In this video message, NOS Assistant Administrator Nicole LeBoeuf discusses National Ocean Month, an opportunity to celebrate our amazing ocean. One of the ways NOS celebrates is with a month-long social…

Hello, I’m Nicole LeBoeuf, Assistant Administrator for NOAA’s National Ocean Service. To celebrate 50 years of ocean and coastal conservation, I’m excited to share with you that the U.S. Postal Service and NOAA’s Office of National…

Once every ten years, NOAA and the U.S. Census Bureau team up to capture snapshots of how our nation's population is changing over time. Learn about this special partnership — and our new "center of…

In the cold, choppy waters of Alaska’s Resurrection Bay, all eyes were on the gray water, looking for one thing only. It wasn’t a spout from humpback whales that power through this scenic fjord, or a sea otter lazing on its back,…

Transcript Dr. George Divoky: Things have gotten much warmer very quickly in the Arctic after a period of gradual increases in temperature. I’m Dr. George Divoky, I’m Director of…

Forty-five years ago, Congress passed legislation establishing the National Marine Sanctuary Program. Today, NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more…

By Yaamini Venkataraman February 2018 There’s an invasion beneath the waves at Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. It’s not an alien invasion — although the invaders…

Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves do not dramatically increase in height. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher…

Award-winning underwater photographer Christian Vizl has been inspired by the ocean since childhood. Born in Mexico City, his career spans more than thirty years and in that time he's earned an international…

The lines seen here show the paths taken by ships using sonar to map small sections of the ocean floor in greater detail. The gridded-section shown above may look like streets in a…

A research team led by NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Marine Ecosystem and Resource Studies at Oregon State University has developed an automated method that can accurately identify calls from a family of fishes. The method takes…

(Inside Science) -- As the sun rises over the island of American Samoa, a chorus of animal voices drifts upward. They're not the calls of birds, though -- the purrs, clicks and groans are coming from under the water. New research shows…

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The world ocean provides so many benefits. Here are ten things the ocean does for humans and the planet: - The air we breathe: The ocean produces over half of the world's oxygen and absorbs 50 times more carbon…

Historic shipwrecks. Colorful coral reefs. Amazing marine wildlife. NOAA's national marine sanctuaries and estuarine research reserves offer all this and more to diving enthusiasts in coastal U.S. states and…

Estuaries are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world and are home to many different plants and animals. Estuaries also support the U.S. economy in the form of seafood sales, jobs, and recreational activities such as…

During the month of June, join us as we share videos, images, and ocean facts to celebrate the beauty and importance of our ocean and coasts. Continue reading →

Holiday lights make us think of coral reefs. That's why we celebrate the beauty and importance of coral reef ecosystems each year during the first week of December. Join us! Continue reading →

Join us as we celebrate and learn about our world ocean during National Ocean Month. Continue reading →

We're celebrating World Ocean Day during the month of June by highlighting a select few of our 300 facts about our ocean and coasts. You can follow along on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Look for #30daysofocean. Continue reading…

We're celebrating corals on our social media channels from December 2-6, 2019. We hope you join us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Look for #CoralsWeek. Continue reading →

Words in the News (12th August 2015): Underwater clean-upFor vocabulary and exercises: 's no ordinary day at the beach. These divers are in Cornwall, southwest England, not for the fun but to pick up estimated 70% of the plastic which…