US national security officials have reportedly warned Google, Meta and other firms that their undersea internet cables could be at risk of tampering by China-controlled repair ships. The concerns are reportedly centered on underwater fiber-optic cables in the Pacific Ocean that are partially owned by the Big Tech firms and used to maintain the flow …
Epaulette shark, Hemiscyllium ocellatum, in mangrove area, Queensland, Australia (Photo by: … [+] Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images Elasmobranchs (which includes sharks, skates, and rays) have thrived for over 450 million years and survived Earth’s most dramatic climate shifts, including the five mass extinction events. Yet, in today’s …
A previously unknown tectonic plate that was once one-quarter the size of the Pacific Ocean was … [+] discovered by geologists. Suzanna van de Lagemaat Utrecht University PhD candidate Suzanna van de Lagemaat has reconstructed a massive and previously unknown tectonic plate that was once one-quarter the size of the Pacific Ocean. She reconstructed the …
Have you ever wondered why spotting a magnificent great hammerhead shark seems more likely during a full moon? Researchers in the Central Pacific Ocean have unraveled the pivotal role played by the lunar cycle in shaping the presence of these apex predators. The great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) is an iconic shark species, recognized by its …
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Susan Casey, the acclaimed author of “The Underworld,” recounts an exhilarating underwater adventure with Terry Kerby beneath the Makai Research Pier. Combining Terry’s passion for diving and Susan’s anticipation of encountering sharks, the two embarked on an unforgettable journey into the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Overlooking Oahu’s eastern shore, the pair submerged themselves beneath …
Tuna swimming vigorously getty A groundbreaking study has revealed an alarming threat to tuna species in the eastern Pacific Ocean. As climate change drives the tuna into the open ocean, deep-sea mining poses a significant danger to their new habitat. Renowned scientist Dr Diva Amon, a research expert from the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at …
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In May 2021, two young sea turtle biologists, Brittany Clemans and Lindsey Bull, were exploring Tern Island, a remote landmass located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. During their expedition, they stumbled upon a Hawaiian green sea turtle that had become trapped in a hole in a metal wall. The turtle had lodged herself …
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When Oriana Poindexter made the move to San Diego back in 2013, she found the kelp forests that lined the coastline to be somewhat of a hindrance. While enjoying the peaceful glide of her longboard along the waves, her leash would often become entangled in the thick seaweed beneath the surface. However, over time, these …