Category: Oceans and Seas

August Ties for Hottest Month on Record

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.
How the Super Godzilla Monster El Niño Could Actually Affect Your Weather

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Yes, El Niño is unusually powerful this time. But that’s not always a bad thing.
The Best Sea Pools for Saltwater Swimming

The New York Times – Travel:
Carved into the rocks and replenished by the tides, these picturesque coastal wonders provide bracing saltwater and wide open views — no sharks allowed.
3 Charts That Explain El Niño

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With air and sea surface temperatures already breaking records, this year’s episode is on track to be the strongest in living memory.
In Brittany, France’s Emerald Coast Enchants With Its Beaches, Oysters and More

The New York Times – Travel:
A stretch of Brittany famous for its oysters, vast beaches and cool, maritime climate offers a refreshing alternative to Europe’s hotter destinations.
Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path, Now Open to All

The New York Times – Travel:
Paul Theroux traced the British coastline in 1982 for his book ‘The Kingdom by the Sea.’ This year he walked parts of the new King Charles III England Coast Path, a continuous route along the country’s seashore.
New U.S. Rule Aims to Speed Up Mining of the Seafloor

The Metals Company, a prominent seabed-mining company, applauded the change and filed a new application more than doubling the area it hopes to mine.
F.A.A. Urges ‘Caution’ Over Oceans in Latin America, Warning of Military Activity

The Federal Aviation Administration released seven advisories warning pilots to stay away from parts of the Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.
Has Your Scientific Work Been Cut? We Want to Hear.

For a new series, Times journalists are speaking with scientists whose research has ended as a result of policy changes by the Trump administration.
5 Hotels With Options for Wild Swimming

These properties offer easy access to enticing natural waters, from a crystal blue Caribbean cove to bracing Scottish lochs.
A Trip to Portugal’s Algarve Coast, the ‘Edge of the World’

Prince Henry the Navigator helped launch the age of seafaring exploration from the country’s Algarve coast. A family of sailors follows in his wake.
Rip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One

From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.