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Where does the universal smell of Earth come from? Here's everything you need to know about petrichor, the pleasant scent of soil after it rains.
Gale warnings are notifications issued by national meteorological agencies that save lives and minimize property damage and loss. Here's how these extreme weather alerts work.
World-renowned surf photographer and filmmaker Tim McKenna released "Waves Story," a short movie featuring professional freediver Arnaud Jerald.
Over the years, the world has witnessed a continual rise in environmental pollution, which can come in the form of air, water, and plastic pollution.
Red oceans might sound interesting, but red tides are not necessarily a good indicator of healthy waters. Here's what you need to know about the devastating phenomenon.
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The number of seaside communities whose beaches are losing sand is growing exponentially. What are the explanations for coastal erosion, and what can be done to mitigate its devastating impact?
Welcome to the Drake Passage, the world's most dangerous sea route, home to 65-foot-plus waves. Here's why the 620-mile stretch between Cape Horn and Antarctica is treacherous and has become the ultimate extreme sailing adventure.
There is a place on Earth where the difference between low and high tide reaches 53.6 feet (16.3 meters). It's the Bay of Fundy in Canada. You've got to see it to believe it.
A fourth global coral bleaching wave is sweeping the world's oceans.