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When a sailor's vessel lost power hundreds of miles from land, a luxury cruise ship spent seven hours navigating rough Pacific waters to find him. Passengers missed flights, but everyone agreed the delay was worth saving a life.
Scientists discovered an adorable new species of octopus deep in the Pacific Ocean that's smaller than your fist and bright blue. The tiny creature is reminding researchers just how much wonder still hides in our planet's unexplored depths.
Scientists from Mexico and Japan just installed cutting-edge earthquake detectors 5,000 meters beneath the Pacific Ocean to protect coastal communities. The yearlong mission could transform how millions prepare for natural disasters.
Three high-tech trash interceptors will stop up to 570 tonnes of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean each year. The system launches across Los Angeles rivers ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Three new trash-catching systems will stop up to 570 tons of plastic from flowing into the Pacific Ocean each year. The initiative protects Southern California beaches ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
After nearly 10 days circling the Moon, four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean where a 50-person recovery team was waiting to bring them home. Tim Goddard led the complex operation that turned years of practice into a flawless real-world rescue.
A South Korean automaker is funding efforts to trap tons of plastic waste before it reaches the Pacific Ocean. One facility has already kept 175 tons of trash out of the sea.
Los Angeles is installing new trash-catching systems in its rivers to keep millions of pounds of waste from reaching the Pacific Ocean before hosting the 2026 Olympics. The cleanup effort is already showing promising results in waterways that have long struggled with pollution.
Two new devices will capture plastic before it reaches the Pacific Ocean, joining a system that's already removed 206 tons of trash. The Ocean Cleanup aims to make plastic pollution "a thing of the past" in Southern California bays.
Los Angeles is installing two massive trash-collecting devices in the LA and San Gabriel rivers to stop hundreds of tons of garbage from reaching the Pacific Ocean. The ambitious cleanup project aims to be ready before the city hosts the 2028 Olympics.
Kia and The Ocean Cleanup are expanding their river cleanup project in Los Angeles, installing devices that catch plastic waste before it reaches the Pacific Ocean. The new facilities will prevent up to 570 tons of trash from polluting marine ecosystems each year.
A partnership between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup has stopped 175 tons of plastic waste from reaching the Pacific Ocean, and they're just getting started. The project is now expanding to protect LA's waters ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Los Angeles is deploying new trash-catching technology in two more rivers to stop hundreds of tons of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean before the 2028 Olympic Games. The city's first device has already prevented nearly 200 tons of trash from polluting local beaches.
Los Angeles is installing innovative barriers in two major rivers to stop up to 628 tons of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean each year. The cleanup expands ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, when millions will visit the city's coastline.
German ultrarunner Arda Saatçi just finished an incredible 375-mile run from Death Valley to Santa Monica, pushing through extreme heat and hallucinations. Despite medical setbacks, he made it to the Pacific Ocean after five grueling days on the road.
Japan just made a breakthrough that could end its dependence on imported rare earth minerals. The nation successfully collected rare earth mud from 6,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean near a remote island.
Tiny coral larvae travel thousands of kilometers across the ocean, connecting distant reefs in a hidden network that could save them from climate collapse. New research reveals which reefs matter most for keeping this lifeline alive.
Scientists have finally solved the puzzle of a mysterious golden blob discovered two miles deep in the Pacific Ocean off Alaska. The strange object turned out to be something left behind by a rare deep-sea creature.
Four Navy divers became the first people ever to enter NASA's Orion spacecraft at sea, greeting astronauts after their historic 10-day journey around the moon. Their work marked a new chapter in space recovery operations, combining advanced medical care with precision rescue in the Pacific Ocean.
Los Angeles just solved a massive engineering puzzle to bring subway service to neighborhoods that seemed impossible to reach. Starting in May, a 25-minute train ride will replace what's often an hours-long drive from downtown to the Pacific Ocean.
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