A new species of crayfish, originating from the Pacific Ocean, has been found off Husum in Örnsköldsvik municipality, Sweden.

New forecasts indicate a rising probability of a 'super El Nino' phenomenon developing in the tropical Pacific Ocean, with warnings issued for potential record global temperatures and significant consequences next year.

All of Earth's deepest ocean trenches are located in the Pacific Ocean, a result of intense tectonic plate subduction.

A powerful volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean released a smoke cloud that, according to Danish researchers, significantly broke down methane. This unexpected atmospheric effect has surprised scientists.

Dozens of packages of cocaine were seized in the Pacific Ocean, while authorities also rescued 11 individuals from a shipwreck in a separate but related maritime incident.

A New Zealander, Rāwinia Wikaira, has joined an all-female expedition aimed at tackling the pervasive problem of plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean, an issue she has witnessed firsthand in her ancestral waters.

Meteorological centers are increasingly predicting the emergence of the El Niño phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean, potentially as early as May, raising concerns in China about its effects on energy production.

The Coast Guard is searching the Pacific Ocean for six people after losing contact with a 145-foot cargo ship that went missing during Typhoon Sinlaku on Thursday afternoon.

A massive "island" of plastic in the Pacific Ocean, known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, has transformed into a natural habitat supporting 46 species of invertebrate animals, a result of marine currents and human pollution.

A major global climate phenomenon, dubbed 'Super El Nino,' is forming in the Pacific Ocean. Experts warn there is a high probability it could develop into an exceptionally powerful event this summer, potentially the strongest in 140 years.

American forces have continued attacks on boats in the Pacific Ocean along the Latin American coast, suspecting them of transporting illicit goods, despite the US military's focus on Middle East operations.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced plans to strengthen the country's defense system on the Pacific side, noting that a 'vast area' there is currently a 'defense vacuum'.

The song 'Rainbows' from the late Beach Boys member Dennis Wilson's solo album 'Pacific Ocean Blue' is gaining overdue appreciation after being featured in various media.

The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a rescue operation in the eastern Pacific Ocean, recovering one man and two deceased bodies from the area of a recent boat strike.

After 14 years in space, NASA's Van Allen Probe A, weighing 600 kilograms, has returned to Earth's atmosphere, with some fragments expected to survive re-entry over the Pacific Ocean.

The US military claims six men killed in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Colombian armed forces intercepted a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, seizing two tons of marijuana.

U.S. strikes on three alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea have resulted in the deaths of eleven individuals.

El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.

An independent internal oversight authority within the Pentagon will examine the legality of military operations conducted by US armed forces in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean against vessels suspected of involvement in drug trafficking.

Scientists are warning that the El Niño phenomenon is developing faster than expected due to rapid Pacific Ocean heating. This accelerated progression raises concerns that it could become a historically strong event, potentially a 'Super El Niño'.

New Zealand reggae band Katchafire has announced a collaboration with prominent figures in the reggae music scene for their latest musical project.

The American military has once again bombed a boat in the Pacific Ocean suspected of transporting drugs. According to US media, two of the three occupants were killed, and the sole survivor was left to their fate.

Two American attacks on boats in the Pacific Ocean have occurred within a week, contributing to a total of 68 deaths this year in similar incidents.

The article recounts the mutiny on the British ship HMS Bounty, which occurred on April 28, 1789, in the Pacific Ocean, led by Lieutenant Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh.

An unusual series of cargoes of military-grade fuel that is due to sail from the US across the Pacific Ocean illustrates how far the war in Iran has disrupted the global oil supply chain. A request…

A tsunami has been observed off the coasts of Iwate and Aomori prefectures in Japan, located in the Pacific Ocean.

Strong El Niño forecasts are prompting discussions about their potential impact on India's monsoon activity in 2026. El Niño is a cyclical warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean known to suppress monsoon rainfall in India.

The Artemis II mission astronauts have successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego, completing their ten-day journey around the Moon.

A scientific explanation delves into why the Pacific Ocean's water level is higher than that of the Atlantic, noting that if the Panama Canal lacked locks, the Pacific would flow into the Atlantic.

During a 2022 expedition, scientists were surprised to find an ancient, dried-up formation on the deep-sea ridge north of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

TMC has been granted approval by NOAA to proceed with exploring the Pacific Ocean floor for battery metals.

Researchers exploring 6,200 meters under the Pacific Ocean have made a surprising discovery after opening mysterious black 'eggs'.

The Runit Dome, which contains 120,000 tons of radioactive waste from a past nuclear explosion, is reportedly at risk of compromising its containment and threatening the Pacific Ocean.

Mexico is developing the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a major infrastructure project combining railways and modernized ports, designed to transport containers between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico in a few hours.

The United States launched another attack in the Pacific Ocean against a vessel suspected of drug smuggling, killing six people, according to the US Southern Command.

A new discovery of 'dark oxygen' has been made 4,000 meters below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, potentially indicating previously unknown biological or geological processes.

US Coast Guard Seizes $133.5 Million In Illicit Drugs Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Crew of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Seneca seized more than $133.5 million worth of cocaine and offloaded the drugs at Port Everglades, Florida, the agency said in a Feb. 13 statement. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter flight crew conduct training evolutions in the Caribbean Sea, on July 15, 2025. Seaman Corrie Gill/U.S. Coast Guard “80 percent of interdictions of U.S.-bound drugs occur at sea. This underscores the importance of maritime interdiction in combatting the flow of illegal narcotics and protecting American communities from this deadly threat,” USCG said. In total, 17,700 pounds of cocaine were seized through the interdiction of four drug-transporting vessels in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. One of the drug vessels was boarded by Seneca’s crew on Jan. 25, seizing 4,410 pounds of cocaine. On Jan. 31, crew members boarded three vessels, taking custody of 13,340 pounds of cocaine, the statement said. The detection and monitoring of illegal drug transit by air and sea are conducted by the U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Interagency Task Force-South, based in Key West. Once it is determined that the vessel must be interdicted, the USCG takes control of the operation, boards the vessel, and apprehends it. “I am extremely proud of the crew’s incredible performance and adaptability during this deployment,” said Capt. Lee Jones, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Seneca. “This deployment demonstrates our enhanced posture and continued success in the fight against narco-terrorism and transnational criminal organizations. “The Coast Guard, in conjunction with our inter-agency and international partners, continues to patrol areas commonly associated with drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, denying smugglers access to maritime routes by which they move illicit drugs to our U.S. land and sea borders.” According to the agency, the Coast Guard is accelerating its crackdown on drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of Operation Pacific Viper, aiming to protect the United States from the flow of illicit narcotics from South America. Operation Pacific Viper, launched in early August last year, directs U.S. forces to the Eastern Pacific region to counter cartel and criminal groups, seeking to cut off drug and human smuggling before they hit U.S. shores. In early December 2025, USCG said in a statement that it had seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine from the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which it said was enough to create more than “57 million potentially lethal doses.” In a Feb. 14 statement, USCG announced the seizure of two vessels containing $5.6 million in illicit narcotics off Port Everglades. Authorities seized roughly 745 pounds of cocaine by interdicting two suspected drug trafficking vessels. “The Coast Guard is in the business of saving lives, and every kilogram of these drugs kept off our streets represents lives saved,” said Lt. Justin Dadlani, commanding officer of Station Fort Lauderdale. “I couldn’t be more proud of the professionalism of the crew and our continued partnerships with our partners with Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations.” On Feb. 15, the agency announced that its Cutter Forrest Rednour had interdicted 14 suspected illegal immigrants aboard a vessel 18 miles from San Diego, with all of them claiming to be Mexican nationals. Earlier on Jan. 27, the Coast Guard said they had interdicted three suspected illegal immigrants from Mexico in two vessels, seven miles off Imperial Beach, California. On Jan. 21, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the Coast Guard notified the agency of a suspicious vessel traveling toward Puerto Rico. Upon investigation, CBP agents found 12 migrants from Russia and Uzbekistan aboard. The interception took place on Jan. 13. “This successful outcome highlights the strong partnerships between the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and all federal and local law enforcement partners in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Capt. Robert E. Stiles, Sector San Juan deputy. “Our daily unified coordination, shared capabilities, and synchronized response efforts are instrumental to safeguarding our nation’s Caribbean maritime borders against illicit smuggling activities.” Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 11:25

A new US boat strike in the Caribbean resulted in three deaths, following similar attacks targeting suspected drug smuggling boats in the Pacific Ocean since early November.

MANILA, Philippines — Three possible low-pressure areas (LPAs) may develop over the Pacific Ocean during the last week of May, although the chances of these intensifying into tropical cyclones remain…

The Tonga Trench in the South Pacific Ocean is described as an immense geological feature, over 10 km deep, 80 km wide, and 1,375 km long. Its depth is compared to 24 Empire State Buildings stacked on top of each other.

Japan is considering building a dedicated deep-sea mining vessel to recover rare earth minerals from the Pacific Ocean floor, aiming for self-sufficiency and reduced reliance on Chinese supply chains.

A 4.9 million square kilometer landmass, dubbed Zealandia, has been identified as a hidden "eighth continent" that remained submerged under the South Pacific Ocean for millions of years.

The US military has killed two individuals in a new incident in the eastern Pacific Ocean, marking the third such attack carried out by American forces in the region during May alone.

NOAA has approved the first deep-sea critical minerals exploration application in the Pacific Ocean, submitted during the Trump administration.

A photographer captured the rare moment bioluminescent fireworms glowed bright green off the coast of Long Beach, California, illuminating the Pacific Ocean.

San Diego County is proposing to sell its surplus of desalinated Pacific Ocean water to Western states. This initiative aims to help alleviate the severe drought and water shortages impacting the Colorado River Basin.

A powerful typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is currently heading towards a group of remote US islands, prompting warnings and preparations.

The US military reported that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of five people and leaving one injured.

The U.S. Coast Guard dramatically rescued a family that had been stranded at sea for nearly a week. Their boat's engine failed, leaving them adrift in the Pacific Ocean near Micronesia.

A warning has been issued regarding a potential 'radioactive time bomb' in the Pacific Ocean, suggesting that the nuclear waste problem could escalate once again.

A video showcases the life of a family residing on a remote chain of islands deep in the South Pacific Ocean, approximately halfway between Australia and South America, depicting what life is like at the 'end of the world'.

Meteorologists report the likely return of the El Niño phenomenon this year, which could be very strong and contribute to further global warming by altering Pacific Ocean water circulation and atmospheric air.

Popular food influencer Ben Wood has died ... and the tragedy occurred while he was attempting to rescue someone drowning in Chile. According to reports ... Wood, his partner, and his father saw a woman struggling in the Pacific Ocean off the coast…

Perched on the bluffs above the Pacific Ocean, the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is emerging as one of Southern California’s most compelling spring and summer travel plays — thanks in part to its deep…

Japan is considering a significant expansion of its military presence on Iwoto – the island south of Tokyo better known as Iwo Jima and the site of one of World War II’s fiercest battles – as it responds to growing Chinese activity in the Pacific Ocean. The Asahi newspaper reported on Wednesday that the defence ministry planned to strengthen its presence on the volcanic island, about 1,207km south of the Japanese capital. Analysts say the aim is to bolster the economic and military security o...

Massive 100-foot rogue waves have been reported roaring across the Pacific Ocean, creating significant conditions for surfing's biggest arenas.

Three boats targeted in eastern Pacific and Caribbean as Trump continues pursuit of alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ US military officials has said American forces launched assaults on three alleged drug-smuggling boats, killing 11 in one of the deadliest days of the Trump administration’s months-long campaign against alleged traffickers. The military action on Monday brought the number of fatalities caused by US strikes to 145 since September, when Donald Trump called on American armed forces to people deemed “narco-terrorists” on small vessels. There have been 42 known strikes in notorious drug trafficking routes such as the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, according to the Associated Press reported. Continue reading...