An American man’s rowboat had capsized in the Pacific. Low on battery, he put out a call for help.
Category: Oceans and Seas
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Hamish Harding, Explorer Who Knew No Bounds Until Titanic Dive, Dies at 58
An aviation tycoon who pushed the limits, he went to the depths of the ocean and the blackness of space before his fateful dive to the Titanic on Sunday.
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Roger Payne, Biologist Who Heard Whales Singing, Dies at 88
His underwater microphones recorded “Songs of the Humpback Whale,” inspiring a movement that led to national and international bans on commercial whaling.
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In Search of Iceberg Alley’s Spectacular Show
Each spring, opalescent icebergs from the Greenland ice sheet pass through Iceberg Alley, off the eastern edge of Canada, on a slow-motion journey southward.
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A Case of the Disappearing Waves
Surfers are bearing witness to how climate change and human interventions are altering coastlines. One community in North Florida watched its revered waves disappear seemingly overnight.
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Sailboat Crew Rescued After Hitting Whale in Pacific Ocean
The New York Times – Travel:After the collision in the Pacific Ocean this month, Rick Rodriguez and three other sailors were rescued by a fellow boater, with an assist from a satellite internet signal.
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Do You Have to Be an Optimist to Work Toward a Better World?
The New York Times – Business:For professionals in fields such as suicide prevention and climate science, the future can seem bleak. But sometimes action is the most effective form of optimism.
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Biofoul: The Stowaway Turning Dream Cruises Into Trips to Nowhere
The New York Times – Travel:Passengers heading to New Zealand face an unexpected threat: pesky marine life that has led to delays and spoiled long-awaited vacations.
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How Green is Your Cruise?
The New York Times – Travel:As cruise companies head into their busiest season, they say they have ambitious plans to find cleaner sources of fuel. But critics say the progress is too slow.
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Climate Conference to Debate Whether Rich Nations Will Pay for Damage
The New York Times – Business:For the first time, the conference agenda will officially include the divisive issue of compensation by large nations responsible for the bulk of emissions.
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Meet the Woman Planning an Underwater Highline
The New York Times – Travel:Part public housing for fish, part carbon-capture project, part art installation, Ximena Caminos’s project for Miami Beach, known as the ReefLine, aims to call attention to the challenges facing the city’s marine life.
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At Home Beneath the Waves
The New York Times – Travel:Those fascinated by the ocean can now vacation, dine or even live underwater in these specially designed locations.