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Scientists created a smarter way to predict fishing harvests, helping protect the struggling gag grouper population in the Gulf of Mexico. Their accurate forecasting tool could save this prized fish and transform how we manage vulnerable species.
Gemma McCaw crossed the finish line of New Zealand's grueling Coast to Coast race with her three daughters by her side, completing the 243-kilometer journey with para-athlete partner Shaz Dagg. The emotional moment capped Dagg's comeback story after a devastating crash forced her out of the race two years ago.
After a November bike crash left her with a shoulder injury and concussion, 49-year-old Elina Ussher is back to compete in her record-breaking 21st Coast to Coast race this weekend. The Nelson athlete has raced New Zealand's toughest multisport event more times than any other woman in history.
Thousands of Texans are rolling up their sleeves to protect the Gulf Coast, intercepting trash before it reaches the water. This year's expanded cleanup campaign aims to remove 45,000 pounds of debris across 60 events statewide.
When a sailboat lost power in towering waves off Florida's Gulf Coast, rescue teams executed a daring jet ski transfer to bring a stranded sailor home safely. Everyone made it back without a scratch.
A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat happened upon a vessel taking on water just in time to help a Good Samaritan rescue seven people from the sinking boat near Tybee, Georgia. The perfectly timed response turned a potential tragedy into a successful rescue mission.
New Zealand endurance racer Hamish Elliott turned a kayaking mishap into motivation, claiming his second Coast to Coast title with a 20-minute lead. His response to the setback shows the power of embracing life's unexpected challenges.
In a groundbreaking legal victory, whales in the Gulf of California won a court battle blocking massive tankers from their habitat. A federal judge ruled that ships over 300 meters tied to a planned LNG terminal cannot enter the gulf until the case concludes.
When three boaters found themselves in trouble off the coast of Puerto Rico, a quick-thinking Good Samaritan and Coast Guard teams worked together to bring everyone home safely. One person was pulled from the water, and all three made it back to shore unharmed.
Three sailors were rescued from their sinking sailboat 450 miles off Florida's coast after a tanker and Coast Guard team braved massive waves through the night. Their successful rescue showcases the power of coordination and courage on the open ocean.
American engineers solved one of the hardest problems in energy history, tapping into massive oil reserves thousands of feet beneath the Gulf of Mexico that were once thought impossible to reach. The breakthrough required building equipment that can withstand pressures equal to an elephant standing on a quarter.
Despite oil supply disruptions, Gulf countries are accelerating multi-billion-dollar investments in renewable energy across the globe. The crisis is pushing these nations to diversify faster than ever before.
A Mexican court has temporarily blocked liquefied natural gas tanker traffic in the Gulf of California, one of Earth's most biodiverse marine ecosystems, while environmental groups challenge the project's impact on struggling whale populations. The ruling comes as gray whale numbers have dropped from 27,000 to under 13,000 in just five years.
Costa Rica is closing one of its richest fishing zones for three months to let key species breed and recover. The Gulf of Nicoya ban starts May 1 and aims to protect fish populations that feed coastal communities for generations to come.
After decades without them, the Gold Coast is exploring the return of ocean pools that would give kids, seniors, and people with disabilities safer access to saltwater swimming. More than 13,000 residents signed a petition supporting the idea, and now the council has agreed to study whether it's possible.
Fifty-six Coast Guard members dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines are returning to duty with full back pay and restored service records. The move corrects what officials now call an unconstitutional overreach that punished service members for personal health choices.
Passengers aboard the Regal Princess cheered as crew members rescued four people from a makeshift boat taking on water in the Gulf. It's the second cruise ship rescue in less than a week.
When a father jumped into dark ocean waters to fix his boat's engine and was swept away, a Coast Guard helicopter and local mariners united to bring him home safely. All three boaters made it back to shore without a scratch.
When a cargo ship struck rocks and sank off the Greek island of Andros, all nine crew members made it home safely thanks to a swift coast guard rescue. The daring operation saved two sailors from the sea and seven more from a rugged coastline.
Passengers aboard the Regal Princess erupted in cheers when their cruise ship changed course to rescue four people from a distressed boat taking on water in the Gulf. The dramatic rescue reflects a beautiful maritime tradition of helping those in danger at sea.
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