Deep beneath the waves of the Pacific Ocean, a powerful force is stirring that has scientists watching more closely than ever ...

Storms in the North Pacific Ocean deliver sneaker waves, rip currents and longshore currents to Santa Cruz County's shores in winter, making it a dangerous time for beachgoers.

In November 2020, a freak wave appeared, lifting a lone buoy off the coast of British Columbia 17.6 meters (58 feet) high. A ...

Tropical Storm Fernand has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone in the Atlantic while Juliette has weakened into a remnant low in the Pacific, according to the National Hurricane Center. The Pacific ...

Record warm ocean temperatures in the North Pacific may affect winter weather patterns. North Pacific Ocean temperature anomalies on September 8, 2025.

Water temperatures several degrees above normal span thousands of miles, though they have mostly stopped short of the Pacific Northwest coast. Cool water welling up from the depths is thought to be ...

From seabirds to sea lions, wildlife along the California coast are now facing “the Blob,” a massive marine heat wave that’s become a recurring anomaly since the early 2010s. The oceanic phenomenon ...

The Northeast Pacific ocean, off the U.S. West Coast, is experiencing its fourth-largest marine heat wave since record-keeping began in 1982. “The extent of the current Pacific marine heatwave should ...

The Pacific Ocean remains somewhat active after Tropical Storm Juliette dissipated while the Atlantic is pretty calm for now, with only one tropical wave brewing. The National Hurricane Center said in ...