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El Niño is here, but can the Indian Ocean Dipole save India's monsoon?

El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific Ocean. This weather pattern often leads to less rain and hotter temperatures in India. Farmers and water resources could be affected. However, another climate pattern, the Indian Ocean Dipole, might help. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole could bring more rain. Experts are…

The Economic Times

Second college student dies days after being swept out to sea while napping on notorious California beach

The fatal incident was the fifth rescue in a month along a one-mile stretch between Yellow Bank Beach and Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County

The Independent UK

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'One who has seen the ocean thinks nothing of...'-A timeless lesson about experience and perspective

A Chinese proverb highlights how seeing the ocean changes one's view of rivers. This timeless wisdom explains that significant life experiences expand understanding. What once seemed impressive becomes less so after encountering something grander. This lesson encourages continuous exploration and growth, revealing that personal perspective shapes value and understanding of…

The Economic Times

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Science news this week: El Niño arrives, the Artemis III crew are revealed, a 'cold blob' expands across the Atlantic, and a forgotten note from Richard Feynman gets deciphered

June 13, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

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Melting icebergs are dropping rocks onto the Arctic seafloor, and those stones are turning into deep-sea homes for marine life as climate change quietly redraws where life can live

Melting icebergs in the Arctic are delivering rocks to the seafloor. These rocks are becoming new homes for corals and sponges. This discovery shows a complex response to climate change. The Arctic seafloor is changing slowly. This process creates new life in the deep ocean. However, increased icebergs also pose…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump Humiliated: Groggy POTUS Fails to Stay Awake During Ocean Protection Bill

Donald Trump appeared to nod off while signing an order to reopen protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing, after wrongly claiming Americans had to go to Japan for Maine lobster.

International Business Times UK

$2 pool entry across Newcastle is only fair to inland suburbs

Letters: 'The ocean baths have no entry fee and probably attracts even more outsiders as the inland pools.'

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El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals

It’s official: El Niño is back. By late fall 2026, forecast models give a 2-in-3 chance of a strong-to-very strong El Niño affecting the weather, climate and ocean temperatures across the planet.

The Conversation

A solar-powered rubbish-eating boat? The vessel chomping plastic waste out of the sea

Guided by floating barriers, the Interceptor has already stopped more than 143,000lbs of rubbish from entering the Pacific from one LA river

The Guardian - UK

Timmy, Germany’s humpback whale, likely lived for only five days after controversial rescue effort

The whale, nicknamed ’Hope’ by German media, was found dead on May 14

The Independent UK

What Made Goddess Lakshmi Leave Vaikuntha Forever?

When we think of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, we imagine the perfect divine couple eternally united in Vaikuntha, the heavenly abode beyond all sorrow. But what if we told you that there was a time when Goddess Lakshmi became so upset that she left Vaikuntha itself? What could have…

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The underwater wonders I saw on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Galápagos

In this week’s newsletter: Joining a research team on the Darwin and Wolf Islands off the Ecuadorian coast revealed how critically endangered species are reacting to their rapidly changing ocean environment

The Guardian - UK

‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months.

France 24

El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says

US meteorologists say an El Nino has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow strongly.

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The Conversation

Climate change is causing fish to move to cooler water. But what if their escape route is blocked?

Around the world, ocean warming is causing fish to move polewards in search of cooler water.

LiveScience

El Niño is officially here, and will be among the strongest ever recorded, NOAA announces

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gives the climate event a 63% chance to "rank among the largest El Niño events in the historical record going back to 1950."

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‘The Weird Unknown’: 79 Creepy, Weird, And Intriguing Facts About The Ocean (New Pics)

Shockingly, the ocean covers the majority of our planet, but the absolute majority of it remains unexplored to this day. The waves hide many mysteries, but countless hardworking researchers shed light on what happens underwater and in coastal areas. Some of the coolest, creepiest, and weirdest science facts about the…

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The Gulf Stream suddenly moved north during an ancient cold snap – and it’s a warning for our future

Around 13,000 years ago, as the world was emerging from the grip of the last ice age, much of the North Atlantic region plunged back into near-glacial conditions.

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Scientists discover where whales go to die

A newly discovered whale graveyard in the southeastern Indian Ocean is providing scientists with a rare glimpse into how marine life can thrive for millions of years at great depths.

The Economic Times

Japanese proverb of the day: 'A frog in the well knows nothing of the...' - thought-provoking lessons on lifelong learning, curiosity, expanding knowledge and why you must go beyond your comfort zone to be successful

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights how limited experience restricts understanding. A frog in a well cannot grasp the vastness of the ocean. This wisdom encourages individuals to explore beyond their comfort zones. Learning and growth come from embracing new perspectives and recognizing the extent of what…

The Economic Times

Secret ocean rule: For 400 years, these villagers protected fish with ancient technique; Now scientists say it could help save world's dying coral reefs

Secret ocean rule: Eastern Indonesian coastal communities have long practiced sasi, a traditional ocean management system where areas are temporarily closed for fishing and harvesting. This centuries-old practice, rooted in local culture, allows marine life to recover, mirroring modern conservation principles. As coral reefs face unprecedented pressure, sasi is experiencing…

The Times of India

Ohio residents keep finding mysterious round rocks in their backyards; they're actually 360-million-year-old fossils in disguise

If you live in Ohio and have ever spotted a strangely round, heavy rock in your garden or along a creek bed, one that looks too smooth and too symmetrical to belong there, you are not imagining things. Residents across the state, particularly around Columbus, have been puzzling over these…

The premium British outdoor brand's new apparel options use perforated insulation made from recycled ocean-bound plastic

The Conversation

A 5.3 million-year-old whale graveyard has been found on the floor of the Indian Ocean

When a whale dies, a very special natural phenomenon can come alive. The carcass might float at the surface for some time, attracting sharks and other predators. As it becomes weathered it may start to sink, falling through the water until it eventually settles on the seafloor where deep sea…

The Conversation

Good news for renewables: southern Australia’s offshore winds will stay strong even as the climate changes

If you’ve ever stood on a Victorian beach and felt the wind from the Southern Ocean, you’ll know this is not a gentle force. Whipped up across thousands of kilometres of cold ocean, these winds are relentless and powerful.

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