The U.S. Coast Guard previously told Newsweek that its missions in the western Pacific aim to strengthen maritime governance.

An expedition to a remote and tiny island this fall will attempt to locate Amelia Earhart's plane​ in the Pacific Ocean.

Tropical Storm Flossie is expected to continue to strengthen in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.

Polynesian cultures have a remarkable navigational tradition. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and an intimate understanding of nature. Where Western cultures developed maps and tools to… ...

The Pacific Ocean, the largest and deepest of five oceans, has been a source of mystery and fascination for ages. That said, ...

A U.S. Navy E/A-18G electronic warfare aircraft prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on October 1.

Water temperatures well above normal stretch across the northern Pacific Ocean from Asia to North America. ... Temperature data for the maps as of July 24 from NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch.

While it’s not unusual for the Pacific Ocean to kick off first — its season begins May 15 — many recent years have featured early named storms in the Atlantic Ocean. This year is unusual.

A major, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake prompted a brief “Tsunami Threat” for Tonga.

As heat waves warm the Pacific Ocean, effects on marine life remain murky. ... Scientists aren’t sure whether it’s now permanent, or a decades-long blip on the map. Aug. 25, 2023.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's ocean basins, according to the National Ocean Service. It contains more than half of the free water on Earth, spanning around 63 million square miles .