Pacific Ocean

Powerful Surf Pounds West Coast And Hawaii

A high surf warning for parts of Northern California said waves would range from 28 to 33 feet and up to 40 feet at some locations, the National Weather Service said.
By John Antczak and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, AP

United Airlines Flight Nearly Crashed Into The Ocean Last Year, Flight Data Shows

A Boeing 777 plunged toward the Pacific in December after taking off from Hawaii.
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Young Bird May Have Set Non-Stop Distance Record By Flying From Alaska To Australia

A young bar-tailed godwit appears to have set a non-stop distance record for migratory birds by flying at least 8,435 miles.
By Rod McGuirk, AP

Japanese Voyager Defies Age With Tremendous Journey Across Ocean

The 83-year-old started a two-month-plus trek across the Pacific in March.
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Actor Fred Ward, Of ‘Tremors,’ ‘The Right Stuff’ Fame, Dead At 79

The veteran character actor was known for bringing a gruff tenderness to tough-guy roles.
By Mark Kennedy, AP

Tallest Galapagos Volcano Erupts, Spewing Lava, Ash

A cloud of gas and ash from Wolf Volcano rose to 3,793 meters (12,444 feet) above sea level following the eruption that began shortly before midnight Wednesday local time.
By AP

Rocket ‘Terminated’ In Fiery Explosion Over Pacific Ocean

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket was “terminated” over the Pacific Ocean Thursday night after suffering an “anomaly” off the California coast.
By AP

Ethereal 'Glass Octopus' Captured On Camera By Deep-Sea Scientists

The rarely seen deep-sea creature is the star of beautiful footage from a Schmidt Ocean Institute research vessel.
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California And U.S. Reach Agreement Allowing Big Offshore Wind Farms

The agreement allows for hundreds of floating turbines far off the California coast.
By BRIAN MELLEY, AP

UK To Fund Underwater Camera Network To Monitor Deep Ocean Wildlife

The project is intended to track the health of sharks, turtles and sea snakes that live in the high seas.
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