WWII destroyer dubbed "Ghost Ship of the Pacific" found off California
The USS Stewart, once called the "Ghost Ship of the Pacific," served in both the U.S. and Japanese navies during World War II.
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The USS Stewart, once called the "Ghost Ship of the Pacific," served in both the U.S. and Japanese navies during World War II.
Hone dumped so much rain on Hawaii that the National Weather Service called off its red flag warnings that strong winds could lead to wildfires on the drier sides of the islands.
In November, voters will be asked to decide if the Great Highway should be permanently closed to cars so it can be made into a new park and promenade.
Three mariners were rescued after they spelled out "HELP" with palm leaves on the beach. It marks the second time in four years that castaways were found on the same island.
Thousands of whale photos revealed that a single event known as "The Blob" managed to undo years of humpback whale recovery – and it could be a sign of what's to come.
Potentially deadly conditions are expected on the Pacific coast Thursday, prompting warnings from officials to stay away from the water.
High numbers of migrating humpback whales spotted off the California coast in recent weeks have prompted state regulators to further postpone the commercial Dungeness crab season.
President Joe Biden has made America's case to CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco that the United States is committed to high standards in trade that will benefit economies across the Pacific.
In just a matter of hours, Otis strengthened into a major hurricane, threatening "catastrophic damage" along Mexico's Pacific coast before weakening.
NOAA said an upcoming El Nino winter will lead to a warmer winter. What does it mean for the Bay Area? Paul Heggen reports. (10/19/23)
A study from the University of Washington is revealing a threat to Pacific seabirds that is already in motion and may have heartbreaking consequences.
A study from the University of Washington is revealing a threat to Pacific seabirds that is already in motion and may have heartbreaking consequences.
Tim Shaddock told Australian TV he just needed "rest and good food, because I have been alone at sea a long time," after he was spotted by a helicopter.
Off the coast, biologists have seen a massive die-off of the kelp forests essential to a healthy ecosystem. Bringing back sea otters is being discussed as a possible solution. John Ramos reports. (6/28/23)
The health of the ocean off the Northern California coast is in trouble, as biologists have seen a massive die-off of the kelp forests that are essential to a healthy ecosystem. Scientists think bringing back sea otters may be one solution.
"This is something that might happen once a year if you are lucky," the marine tour company that saw the sperm whale trio said.
El Nino is a temporary and natural warming of parts of the equatorial Pacific, that causes droughts, floods and heat waves in different parts of the world. Jessica Burch reports.
Scientists set world records for the deepest fish ever recorded on video, as well as the deepest catch, while exploring trenches off Japan.
The oceans have been record-warm for four years. Then, in mid-March, climatologists noted that global sea surface temperature climbed to a new high.
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
