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New study on 3D waves challenges traditional surf forecasting models
The way we think about waves is changing.
Rafael Caballero wins 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year with striking Bryde's whale shot
Rafael Fernández Caballero is the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year.
The 650-foot Greenland tsunami and seismic waves that shook the Earth for nine days
On September 16, 2023, scientists around the world detected a mysterious seismic signal that spread across the entire planet. It lasted for nine consecutive days.
Myths and truths about the Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle is one of the most widespread legends involving haunted places or doomed regions where sailors and pilots lost their lives. So, what is truth, and what is myth? Where do fear and mystery fit in this North Atlantic area?
A proposal for making beaches wider and creating new waves in Pacifica
In November 2023, The New Yorker magazine put the shoreline of Pacifica, California, on the national map. The article described the pros and cons of seawalls in coping with sea level rise.
How ocean buoys and neural networks can help predict rogue waves
The ocean's unpredictability is magical and even poetic. But when it puts people in danger, information can be lifesaving.