When you’re sitting on the edge of a small dive boat wearing a thick wetsuit and bulky scuba gear, every movement feels awkward and cumbersome. But when I take a deep breath, I roll backwards into the Atlantic Ocean. The instant rush of cold water provides relief, and the release of gravity takes the weight … Read more
listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations may occur. We work with our partners to continually review and improve our results. Researchers are concerned about a recent spike in gray whale deaths off the coast of British Columbia. The Department of Fisheries and … Read more
Tsunami warning issued due to strong earthquake off the coast of northern Japan A strong earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami warning for the region. The quake, which recorded a preliminary magnitude of 7.4, struck at around 4:53 p.m. (7:53 p.m. Japan time) off … Read more
Condor A0 and A1, happy times. Video: Yurok Tribe. The first eggs laid by a population of free-flying Pacific Northwest condors appear to have failed, based on analysis of the birds’ behavior and flight patterns. However, the data is not conclusive and may remain so for several weeks. Since we cannot approach the nesting site, … Read more