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Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller explains why the ocean is so frigid even when it’s hot outside.

European explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived in an unfamiliar ocean in 1520, naming it the Pacific. But Polynesian civilizations had discovered the ocean centuries earlier — and named it differently.

Marine animals could die off at a level rivaling the biggest mass extinctions in geologic history if people don’t curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Off the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a collision of currents plus a maze of hidden shoals have created an treacherous environment for ships that earned its nickname as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” NBCLX contributor Greg Bledsoe brings his Family Geography Project to the Outer Banks to learn about the conditions that have endangered sailors for generations — and...

An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground. A tsunami advisory was in effect for Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific coast.

Looking for something to binge this summer? Shark Week 2021 kicked off Sunday on the Discovery Channel and runs through July 18.

Here are some tips to ensure that you and your loved ones stay safe during your next beach day.

Sharks aren’t mindless killers — they are smart, social creatures that play a vital role in the ocean ecosystem. But globally, tens of millions of sharks are killed every year. LX News host Tabitha Lipkin took a swim with some sharks to teach us more about why we should care about their fate, and what we can do to help...

Dutch non-profit organization The Ocean Cleanup created the Interceptor 005 with a sponsorship from UK band Coldplay.

The annual underwater Easter egg hunt in the Florida Keys is also a fundraiser to help local children in need.

The co-founder of 4ocean is trying to solve a global problem with his growing business: trash in the oceans. Co-founder Alex Schulze said the company is also offering stable ocean-cleaning jobs to local fishermen in countries like Indonesia, Haiti, Guatemala and here in the U.S.

Sea spiders are marine anthropods that can grow as large as a dinner plate and breathe through hundreds of pores. The New York Times takes a deep dive into sea spider research, which is teaching scientists about climate change.

We’re at Rockaway Beach for a look at an impressive abode just steps from the water. The home is filled with generous entertaining ares from the formal to the relaxed – all accentuated with classic architectural details, giving the home a timeless elegance. And if the manicured backyard isn’t enough for you, well, just head to the beach. Link...

  Crusoe Treasure’s cellar in Spain is dark and cool like most wineries, but nature lends an extra hand in crafting the wine’s character. 

Scientists are predicting a near-record dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico – an area where the water holds too little oxygen for marine life.

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame will be unveiled Tuesday honoring English business magnate Sir Richard Branson for his contributions to the recording industry. Branson was joined at the 11:30 a.m. ceremony in front of the Guinness World Record Museum on Hollywood Boulevard by singer Lance Bass, a longtime friend, and three-time Grammy winning singer Ben Harper, who...

There’s an unwanted record in the Gulf of Mexico: This year’s “dead zone,” where there’s too little oxygen to support marine life, is the biggest ever measured.

While shark attacks are rare, more people are killed by electrocution by Christmas lights each year, here is a guide on what to do if you should find yourself in such a precarious position.

Good news for manatees: The Department of Fish and Wildlife found a group of 6,600 manatees off of Florida’s coast during an annual survey, which means that the creatures are now off the “endangered” species list. With the change, manatees are now listed as “vulnerable.” Some conservation groups are worried that this reclassification will put the manatees in danger because…

One moment, Jayson Thomas was on the Oregon beach with his 3-year-old son. The next, they were gone, swept away by a “sneaker wave” as his wife looked on.