In 1888, researchers aboard the R/V Albatross began the world’s first concentrated marine research expeditions off California ...

Join me on a heart-pounding adventure as I take a float tube into the Pacific Ocean to catch and cook lingcod! Rough waters, ...

And it’s truly black.” A hidden artery running through East Asia, the Kuro­shio has shaped life along its path for millennia.

Known for its heavy fog and dramatic scenery, this California destination is home to some pretty unforgettable landscapes ...

In recent years, a major ocean current changed its path in two crucial ways. Now parts of the sea are rising, other parts are falling, ocean temperatures are breaking records — and Japan’s iconic ...

The U.S. has carried out strikes on more than 20 suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Much of the world’s albacore tuna catch, which usually ends up in a can, comes from the southwestern Pacific Ocean, where ...

The return of a weak La Nina in the equatorial Pacific is affecting sea levels and could influence rainfall patterns in North America, with scientists highlighting the unpredictability of mild events.

President Donald Trump’s homeland security adviser, Stephen Miller, had a plan to target Mexican drug cartels. That strategy ...

Discover quaint Oregon towns, from coastal gems to wine country charms, perfect for art lovers, foodies, and outdoor ...

After more than 80 years of impeding the migration of salmon, the Bateman Island Causeway at the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers is scheduled for removal beginning Dec. 22.

Instead of vague warnings about future floods, these tools highlight particular cities and even blocks that may face chronic ...