Atlantic Ocean

Tropical Storm Hernan formed in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and was not threatening land. Meanwhile, potential Tropical Cyclone One-C is near Hawaii and is forecast to bring heavy rain, high winds, and dangerous surf starting late Friday. This system could make landfall on the southern part of the Big Island as a tropical storm, potentially producing rainfall that leads to flooding.

Pompano Beach, located near Fort Lauderdale in South Florida, is a coastal destination featuring views of the Atlantic Ocean, suitable for both travelers and vacationers. Visitors can reach the area from D.C. via flights from Reagan National Airport or Dulles International Airport, with accommodations available at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort. Guests benefit from amenities such as a zero-entry pool and dining options like The Kester restaurant.

Nate and Nelson Rouette caught a juvenile tiger shark off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a species typically found in warmer southern waters. Scientists suggest the shark's presence indicates warming ocean temperatures linked to climate change, as juvenile tiger sharks and other marine species increasingly appear in northern regions.

A juvenile tiger shark, a tropical species uncommon in northern waters, was caught off Massachusetts and released, signaling potential warming of ocean temperatures. Scientists suggest rising seas may be making northern Atlantic waters more hospitable to such species, with similar shifts observed in other sharks and marine life.

A coral reef, identified as Benin's only coral reef, was rediscovered by Beninese researcher Gérard Zinzindohoué off the coast of Benin in the Atlantic Ocean on December 24, 2025.

SeaWorld Orlando officials announced the release of nine rehabilitated green sea turtles into the Atlantic Ocean in Flagler County. The turtles were rescued after suffering cold stress and severe malnutrition due to an unusually cold Florida winter. SeaWorld has rescued 38 sea turtles this year and returned 27 to the wild.

A key NOAA weather satellite monitoring the eastern U.S. and Atlantic Ocean experienced a nearly day-long outage, highlighting the critical role of satellites in modern weather forecasting. The GOES-19 satellite entered 'safe hold mode' temporarily shutting down its Earth-observing mission, disrupting real-time data for tracking hurricanes, storms, and atmospheric conditions.

A 1,700lb great white shark named 'Contender' — the largest ever recorded in the Atlantic — is believed to be heading toward Cape Cod and the eastern coast of Canada, according to OCEARCH research group.

South Florida experiences high temperatures in the 90s with persistent Saharan Dust causing hazy skies and dry weather. A High Pressure system near the Bahamas keeps winds light, while a second dust batch may arrive midweek before thinning. Prolonged heat is expected, with heat index values reaching 105-110º.

Salt water from the Atlantic Ocean now intrudes 300 kilometers or more into the Gambia River, causing an agricultural crisis. Ebrima Nyan's farmland has withered due to brackish water, reduced rainfall, and salty soil unfit for crops.

Heavy rain and storms affected multiple areas on Monday, with Miami experiencing low visibility due to afternoon storms. A Saharan Dust plume is expected to arrive by Wednesday, causing hazy skies and a prolonged drying trend despite typical July rainfall probabilities. The dust's presence will limit showers but not eliminate rain entirely.

A 38-year-old cold case murder remains unsolved as Virginia Beach Police Department's Cold Case Homicide Unit investigates the July 15-16, 1988, killing of Anastasia Christie, 80, found by her son in her 25 1/2 Street home near the Atlantic Ocean.

A nine-foot-long shark caused a temporary closure of a beach in Point Lookout, Long Island, preventing swimmers from entering the surf on a record-hot day. The incident occurred twice during open beach hours, disrupting efforts to cool off.

The French and U.S. Navies are commemorating their 250-year connection through the FLEETEX250 event. A joint exercise involved a V-22 Osprey flight over the Atlantic Ocean to the French amphibious assault ship Dixmude.

The Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be less active due to El Niño, but concerns persist over federal agencies' ability to respond to storms due to proposed funding cuts. NOAA forecasts 8-14 named storms, with 3-6 becoming hurricanes, while policy analysts warn that reduced support for emergency response agencies could weaken state preparedness.

The Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be less intense this year due to El Niño, with 8-14 named storms and 1-3 major hurricanes predicted. However, concerns persist about weakened federal emergency response capabilities amid proposed funding cuts to agencies like FEMA and NOAA.

The article explains 'rapid intensification,' a process during tropical development where storms rapidly strengthen, as discussed by meteorologists in the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean.

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which regulates Europe's climate, could collapse 10 times faster than expected. Monitoring of this system may be discontinued, despite the risk of catastrophic climate impacts. The article uses an asteroid-tracking analogy to highlight underfunded climate monitoring efforts.

A humpback whale nicknamed 'Timmy' likely died five days after a controversial rescue attempt to return it to the Atlantic Ocean failed. Tracking data showed the whale swam 215 km toward the Baltic Sea before drifting aimlessly, and an autopsy found no injuries or foreign objects causing its death.

A British adventurer has become the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a hydrogen gas balloon. The achievement marks a historic milestone in aviation and exploration.

Satellite images show large areas of the Atlantic Ocean are 5°C hotter than usual, indicating a potential imminent SUPER El Niño climate event.

The Trump administration is targeting the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network that has been collecting data on ocean conditions in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for the past decade.

France's navy intercepted a sanctioned tanker linked to the Russian oil trade in the Atlantic Ocean and ordered it to the French mainland. Russia called the action illegal and akin to international piracy, and French President Emmanuel Macron shared a video of the operation on X.

French navy, with UK backing, seized a sanctioned Russian oil tanker named Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean. French President Emmanuel Macron shared a video of the seizure on social platform X.

El Nino is expected to reduce hurricanes in the Atlantic while increasing storm activity in the Pacific Ocean this year. The phenomenon influences tropical storm patterns differently across these regions.

The French navy boarded a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean to enforce international sanctions, according to French president Emmanuel Macron, who stated the operation had support from the UK.

A dead humpback whale, stranded multiple times in the Baltic Sea and nicknamed 'Timmy' and 'Hope', was brought to a Danish beach for an autopsy next week. The whale's carcass, found off Anholt island on May 14, ended a months-long rescue effort to return it to the Atlantic Ocean.

Scientists discovered that severed tissue from the sea cucumber Psolus fabricii can survive indefinitely in ordinary seawater, a phenomenon described as 'naturally occurring tissue immortality.' The study, led by Sara Jobson of Memorial University of Newfoundland, highlights the species' remarkable regenerative capabilities in harsh environments.

A $40 million mansion in Florida, featuring an 8,200-square-foot main house and a 1,500-square-foot guest house, is poised to break a sales record in a laid-back coastal area.

El Niño is expected to arrive in 2026 and will likely suppress hurricane formation, potentially resulting in a below-average storm season. However, the article cautions that even a single hurricane landfall could still cause significant catastrophic damage.

A Paris appeal court found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter in the 2009 Rio-Paris crash that killed 228 people, marking a major milestone in the legal case involving France's worst air disaster. The verdict concludes a lengthy legal process for relatives of victims from France, Brazil, and Germany. The Airbus A330 disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean during a storm.

A plane made an emergency landing in the Atlantic Ocean and eleven people were rescued by an elite Air Force unit. The pilot and a passenger shared their account of what happened. The rescue effort was successful.

A plane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean, but thanks to the pilot's actions, ten passengers survived. The pilot and one passenger shared their account of the incident. They recounted the uncertainty of making it to shore.

A plane carrying ten passengers crashed in the Atlantic Ocean, but all survived thanks to the pilot's actions. The pilot and a passenger shared their account of the incident with Cristian Benavides. The crash occurred this week.

A private plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the Florida coast, and the US Air Force rescued 11 people. The rescue was captured on footage by the US Air Force. The incident occurred in the waters off the Florida coast.

A plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean with 10 people aboard, but all 11 on board survived and spent five hours on a life raft before being rescued by the US Air Force off the Florida coast. The pilot recounted the crash landing. The survivors were rescued after roughly five hours.

A military rescue crew from Florida's 920th rescue wing saved all 11 people from a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean after the plane made an emergency landing near the Bahamas. The crew had to scramble to safety with only five minutes of fuel left. The rescued passengers and crew were onboard a small Beechcraft twin-propeller aircraft that ditched into the water about 80 miles east of Melbourne on Florida's east coast.

A small plane made an emergency landing in the Atlantic Ocean, and all passengers survived thanks to the pilot's actions. The U.S. Air Force conducted a rescue operation. Pilot Ian Nixon described the incident and the successful landing.

A plane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean and passengers were rescued. The cause of the crash is not specified. Details about the rescue operation are not provided.

Ian Nixon, a veteran pilot from the Bahamas, made an emergency landing in the Atlantic Ocean without causing serious injuries to anyone on board. The plane was successfully put down in the ocean. Everyone on the plane survived the crash.