ocean between Asia, Australia and the Americas
Mail Online Oct 16
Super El Niño has grown a second ARM: Ominous map reveals how the stretch of warm water in the Pacific Ocean has expanded
dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-16213897/Super-El-Nino-grown-second-ARM.html
OpinionThe Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Are Not Trump’s to Rename: Place names that are changed arbitrarily should not be recognized by the international community ...
time.com/article/2026/10/23/the-atlantic-and-pacific-oceans-are-not-trump-s-to-rename/
President Donald Trump mused about renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean “Trump Ocean” or “Ocean of the Americas,” adding that the U.S ... Show more
‘Ocean of the Americas’: Trump Floats Renaming Atlantic or Pacific: Trump suggested the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean could be renamed “Trump Ocean” or “Ocean of the ...
time.com/article/2026/10/12/trump-atlantic-pacific-ocean-americas-renaming-gulf-mexico-lake-ontario/
FOX 35 Orlando Oct 08
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 has successfully splashed down off the coast of California, following several months aboard the International Space Station ... Show more
Trump floats renaming Atlantic or Pacific Ocean ‘Trump Ocean’ or ‘Ocean of the Americas’
wionews.com/world/trump-renaming-atlantic-pacific-ocean-trump-ocean-1791713921124
Key FactsTrump jokes about new names for Atlantic or Pacific
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Trump suggested giving one of the two oceans his name or a name referencing the Americas.
- As possible names for either ocean, he mentioned “Trump Ocean” and “Ocean of the Americas.”
- In 2025, Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, prompting diplomatic tensions with Mexico.
- In August 2026, he also signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America.
We need an ocean. So I was thinking, if either the Atlantic or the Pacific, we call it Trump Ocean or Ocean of the Americas, something like that.— Said by Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee
Live Science Oct 08
The central Pacific Ocean just broke a temperature record. Experts say it might signal a new kind of El Niño.
livescience.com/planet-earth/rivers-oceans/the-central-pacific-ocean-just-broke-a-temperature-record-experts-say-it-might-signal-a-new-kind-of-el-nino
One of Hawaii’s most iconic natural landmarks has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean. The 90-foot Hōlei Sea Arch stood along the Big Island’s coastline for ... Show more
FOX 35 Orlando Oct 02
Four people were rescued after their yacht hit a pod of whales and then sank in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend.
Hawaii sea arch collapses into Pacific Ocean 550 years after its formation: The Holei Sea Arch, located in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ...
cbsnews.com/news/holei-sea-arch-collapses-hawaii/
'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Polo intensifies to rare category 5 storm: The storm's sudden intensification off the coast of Mexico is "truly remarkable" ...
bbc.com/news/articles/ckddvlrlr5qeo
SFGATE Sep 13
Enormous whale shark filmed swimming up California coast: More rare creatures are being spotted off California’s coastline as a historic El Niño heats up the ...
sfgate.com/bayarea/article/whale-shark-rays-california-22429888.php
OpinionIt is now almost certain the world will warm past 1.5C. But ‘net-negative’ emissions are still possible
theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2026/aug/31/pacific-islands-forum-palau-summit-climate-change-greatest-threat
Super El Niño brews three hurricanes in Pacific Ocean, Category 4 Lowell heads for Hawaii
wionews.com/world/super-el-nino-three-hurricanes-in-pacific-category-4-lowell-heads-for-hawaii-1788507152125
BoM forecasts strongest El Niño on record as research points to ‘alarming’ climate change influence
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/04/bom-forecasts-strongest-el-nino-on-record-as-research-points-to-alarming-climate-change-influence
Fishermen miraculously found alive in giant cooler after 5 days lost at sea: Two fishermen were found alive inside their cooler almost being lost at sea for five ...
nypost.com/2026/08/20/world-news/fishermen-found-alive-in-cool-box-after-5-days-lost-at-sea/
U.S. Navy destroyer with 300 sailors aboard broke down for four days in the Pacific
nbcnews.com/world/asia/us-navy-destroyer-300-sailors-broke-four-days-pacific-rcna593279
Xi, Putin, Kim Flex Muscles in Pacific as Trump Pulls Last Aircraft Carrier: "The absence of a carrier group means Washington has lost its key power projection ...
newsweek.com/xi-putin-kim-flex-muscles-in-pacific-as-trump-pulls-last-aircraft-carrier-12332441
Key FactsHurricane Lala Brings Flooding, Damage and Outages to Hawaii
Aug 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Laupāhoehoe on Hawaii Island recorded 42.69 inches of rain from Friday through Sunday, including more than 31 inches in 24 hours, contributing to severe flooding, mudslides and fast-moving torrents.
- Governor Josh Green said at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed, while officials reported significant infrastructure damage across several islands.
- Hawaiian Electric put Sunday evening’s outages at about 178,400 customers, including roughly 126,500 on Oahu, 44,900 on Hawaii Island and about 7,000 in Maui County; around 100 workers from mainland partner utilities were expected Tuesday to begin work Wednesday.
- Lala briefly reached Category 1 hurricane strength on Saturday with winds of up to 75 mph, weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday, and authorities were investigating whether two reported deaths were connected to the storm.
Numerous safety hazards exist, including dangerous debris, contamination risks and electrical hazards.— Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency warned that numerous safety hazards exist due to severely flooded areas.
Early settlement dynamics in the Pacific revealed through ancient DNA: New genetic analyses of ancient human skeletons from western Remote Oceania are shedding ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-early-settlement-dynamics-pacific-revealed.html
Pacific cloud brightening could weaken El Nino, but models reveal risks for Europe and Asia
phys.org/news/2026-07-pacific-cloud-brightening-weaken-el.html
Half of Australia braces for wild weather as massive cloud band approaches : The system is set to interact with a cold front to produce widespread rain across a ...
nine.com.au/australia-news/half-of-australia-braces-for-wild-weather-as-massive-cloud-band-approaches-20260808-p60mk7.html
American A-10 escorts nuclear missile submarine: The US Navy has released images of an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II escorting the Ohio-class ballistic missile ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-a-10-escorts-nuclear-missile-submarine/
California man missing for over a month in the Pacific Ocean is suddenly found drifting off Hawaii
nypost.com/2026/07/26/us-news/california-man-stranded-on-sailboat-survives-month-at-sea/
"The good sailor weathers the storm he cannot avoid and avoids the storm he cannot weather,” (anonymous).
Tom Cunliffe introduces an extract from Andrew ... Show more
Into the Southern Ocean – navigating by sextant in the south - Yachting World
Into the Southern Ocean – navigating by sextant in the south - Yachting World
This El Nino could make 2027 the hottest year ever: The El Nino weather event currently in force in the Pacific Ocean has dire implications for 2027.
nine.com.au/australia-news/this-el-nino-could-make-2027-the-hottest-year-ever-20260717-p60g39.html
WIRED Jul 24
The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record: This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of ...
wired.com/story/2026-el-nino-the-strongest-in-150-years/
Key FactsEl Niño 2026: Record Heat and Global Weather Threats
Jun 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- NOAA confirmed the onset of El Niño, which is expected to amplify global warming effects linked to fossil fuel emissions.
- This event may become the strongest since 1950, triggering extreme weather including floods, droughts, and wildfires across multiple continents.
- Impacts differ regionally, with increased Pacific hurricane activity and contrasting drought and flood patterns in Africa, South America, and Australia.
- While some US agriculture may benefit, economic growth could slow, and 2027 is forecasted to be the hottest year on record due to El Niño.
El Niño conditions will pour fuel on the fire of a warming world.— UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in a video message describing El Niño as an urgent climate warning.
You should be terrified by the newest super El Niño forecast. Here’s what’s at stake
fastcompany.com/91571392/super-el-nino-new-forecast-is-terrifying-whats-at-stake
Grim truth about China’s missile launch: The missile believed to have been fired by a Chinese submarine into the Pacific Ocean earlier this week could hit ...
news.com.au/world/the-terrifying-chinese-missile-capable-of-hitting-mainland-us-and-australia/news-story/a368fd3ed1af0d666b8dab57192c49e9
Key FactsAustralia and Fiji Forge Pacific Security Pact
Jul 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense pact promising support in case of armed conflict.
- China conducted a submarine-launched missile test with a dummy warhead shortly after the agreement.
- Australian officials expressed concern that China’s actions threaten peace and stability in the Pacific region.
- Prime Minister Albanese will continue diplomatic efforts with Pacific nations to counterbalance China’s influence.
“Australia has been clear that this proposed test is in the context of a rapid military buildup by China, which is lacking in the transparency and reassurance as to intent that the region expects,” she told reporters.— Penny Wong, Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia, commenting on the missile test and regional security, as reported in the Nine News article.
Key FactsPowerful Quake Triggers Tsunami Alert in Mexico
Jul 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Madero, Chiapas, off Mexico’s Pacific coast.
- The tremors were felt in Guatemala and El Salvador, leading to building evacuations in Guatemala City.
- The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, increasing the likelihood of strong shaking.
- The tsunami warning center predicted sea level rises of up to 105 cm along affected coastlines.
Australia-Fiji pact a hard Pacific pushback against China: For decades, the South Pacific was largely relegated to the margins of global politics. Today ...
asiatimes.com/2026/07/australia-fiji-pact-a-hard-pacific-pushback-against-china/
Australia-Fiji pact signals Canberra-led Pacific security posture: Ocean of Peace Alliance open for others to join, but could it lead to a NATO-style military ...
rfa.org/english/pacific/2026/07/10/fiji-australia-ocean-of-peace-alliance/
What Canada's TKMS sub deal means for the Indo-Pacific - Asia Times: During the July 2026 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Ankara ...
asiatimes.com/2026/07/what-canadas-tkms-sub-deal-means-for-the-indo-pacific/
Key FactsTyphoon Bavi Causes Widespread Flooding, Mass Evacuations
Jul 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Typhoon Bavi struck China's east coast with violent winds and heavy rainfall, prompting mass evacuations exceeding 2.8 million people.
- Taiwan reported 134 injuries and extensive cancellations of both domestic and international flights due to the storm's impact.
- Although downgraded to a tropical storm, Bavi is expected to deliver prolonged rainfall across multiple Chinese provinces.
- Emergency crews are actively clearing debris and flooded areas while officials warn of heightened flood risks in the coming days.
After it came ashore, there was nothing we could do. Rainwater poured into the house. We spent the whole night dealing with it and didn't get to sleep until after 5 a.m.— Lin Yongjin, 72-year-old parcel shop owner in Kanmen, Yuhuan; told Reuters about his experience during Typhoon Bavi
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors
edition.cnn.com/2026/07/06/china/china-tests-submarine-launched-ballistic-missile-intl-hnk-ml
Mail Online Jul 01
Urgent warning as ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June - with fears the planet is entering 'uncharted territory'
dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15944287/Urgent-warning-ocean-surface-temperatures-record.html
TWZ Jun 30
Ticonderoga Class Cruiser Set To Be Sunk During RIMPAC Wargames: The ex-USS Mobile Bay is scheduled to be sent to the bottom of the sea by friendly forces in the ...
twz.com/sea/ticonderoga-class-cruiser-set-to-be-sunk-during-rimpac-wargames
Earth Entering ‘Uncharted Territory’ as Ocean Temperatures Hit Record High in June
gizmodo.com/earth-entering-uncharted-territory-as-ocean-temperatures-hit-record-high-in-june-2000780077
U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the eastern Pacific Ocean
ctvnews.ca/world/article/us-strike-on-an-alleged-drug-boat-kills-2-leaves-6-survivors-in-the-eastern-pacific-ocean/
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean: The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the ...
npr.org/2026/06/19/nx-s1-5864084/us-strike-alleged-drug-boat-kills-3-eastern-pacific-ocean
u.afp.com Jun 15
Austronesian boat sets sail on epic voyage from Taiwan to Philippines: Battling huge waves, twenty Austronesian men in orange lifejackets set off on a ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20260615-austronesian-boat-sets-sail-on-epic-voyage-from-taiwan-to-philippines
Famously Ugly Goblin Sharks Filmed Alive in Their Deep-Sea Habitat for the First Time
vice.com/en/article/famously-ugly-goblin-sharks-filmed-alive-in-their-deep-sea-habitat-for-the-first-time/
Two humpback whales found dead on Monterey Bay beaches — what killed them?: The animals washed up on Sunset State Beach and in Pacific Grove earlier this month.
mercurynews.com/2026/06/15/two-humpback-whales-found-dead-on-monterey-bay-beaches-may-have-been-killed-by-toxic-algae-blooms/
'Another Trump-Authorized Murder': 1 Dead, 2 Survivors Reported After Latest US Boat Bombing
commondreams.org/news/another-trump-boat-murder
WATCH: Trump signs proclamation opening more protected ocean areas to commercial fishing
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-signs-proclamation-opening-more-protected-ocean-areas-to-commercial-fishing
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
npr.org/2026/05/31/nx-s1-5841876/us-strike-drug-boat-kills-3-pacific-ocean
Key FactsPowerful El Niño in 2026 Threatens Global Weather
May 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- A notably strong El Niño may develop in the tropical Pacific by mid-2026, significantly impacting global weather patterns.
- NOAA estimates an 82% probability for El Niño, with about a one-third chance of it becoming very strong.
- Unusually warm ocean temperatures could raise global average temperatures by 0.1 to 0.2 degrees Celsius temporarily.
- Effects include extreme weather worldwide and rising food costs, while Europe may see shifted rainfall patterns particularly in the western Mediterranean.
When La Niña transitions into El Niño, it's like the lid is flying off.— Meteorologist Tom Di Liberto told Euronews.
defence-blog.com May 18
Japan eyes early warning drones to counter China threat: Japan's government is moving to deploy early warning radar-equipped drones over the Pacific Ocean as ...
defence-blog.com/japan-eyes-early-warning-drones-to-counter-china-threat/
Artemis II crew splashes down safely in Pacific Ocean, ending historic moon mission
rnz.co.nz/news/world/592079/artemis-ii-crew-splashes-down-safely-in-pacific-ocean-ending-historic-moon-mission
Key FactsArtemis II Completes Pioneering Lunar Flyby Mission
Apr 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Four astronauts journeyed farther from Earth than any human since the Apollo era, reaching 252,756 miles away.
- The mission involved two Earth orbits and a close lunar flyby, testing the Orion capsule’s heat shield under extreme reentry conditions.
- A precise splashdown off Southern California marked the mission’s safe conclusion, with rapid crew recovery by NASA and Navy teams.
- Artemis II advances NASA’s goal to return humans to the lunar surface by 2028 and supports future exploration beyond the Moon.
the entire trip was spectacular, the landing was perfect and, as President of the United States, I could not be more proud!— Donald Trump, Truth Social post; congratulating Artemis II's return
For The Past 20 Years Antarctica's Deep Ocean Has Been Heating Up, Scientists Reveal
time.com/article/2026/04/28/antarctica-deep-ocean-warming-study/
Live Science Apr 11
Welcome home! Artemis 2 astronauts have officially splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego! #artemis2 #splashdown #artemis #nasa #space
U.S. Military Strikes Another Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3: The United States has carried out dozens of boat strikes since September against people the ...
nytimes.com/2026/04/27/world/americas/us-military-boat-strike-pacific-drugs.html
Astronauts Christina Koch and Victor Glover were all smiles on the deck of the USS John P. Murtha on Friday as they awaited their post-mission medical ... Show more
"Welcome home" - the moment the Artemis II crew were released from the Orion capsule after splashing down into the Pacific Ocean.
‘Let’s Go!’ New Footage Shows Moment Artemis II Astronauts Were Welcomed Back to Earth
mediaite.com/media/news/lets-go-new-footage-shows-moment-artemis-ii-astronauts-were-welcomed-back-to-earth/
‘A perfect mission’: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth: NASA's Artemis astronauts successfully splash down in the Pacific, ready for recovery and ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/artemis-astronauts-splash-down-into-pacific-ocean/article70850010.ece
Key FactsArtemis II Unveils Stunning Lunar and Earth Views
Apr 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The Artemis II mission completed a seven-hour lunar flyby, approaching within 4,067 miles of the moon's surface.
- Approximately 10,000 photographs were taken, revealing previously unseen craters and lava flows on the moon’s far side.
- Astronauts witnessed a nearly hour-long total solar eclipse, observing planets and stars during the event.
- The images and data collected will enhance scientific knowledge of the moon and support future crewed lunar missions.
When we were on the far side of the moon, looking back at Earth, you really felt like you weren’t in a capsule. You’d been transported to the far side of the moon. And it really just bent your mind. It was an extraordinary human experience. We’re so grateful for it.— Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, speaking with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman about the flyby.
Newly released footage shows the moment a recovery crew opened the hatch of the Artemis II's Orion capsule and welcomed its four-member crew home ... Show more
Strikes on drug boats kill 5 in the Pacific: The number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military is now at 168.
bostonglobe.com/2026/04/13/nation/strikes-drug-boat-pacific-cartel-cartels-trump/
Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean: A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ...
npr.org/2026/04/15/g-s1-117475/super-typhoon-sinlaku
Video shows the moment a team of US Navy sailors recovered the Artemis II team following the Orion capsule's re-entry into Earth's atmosphere and ... Show more
Canadian astronaut and Artemis II crew return to Houston: Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his crew members received a standing ovation as they were welcomed ...
cp24.com/news/canada/2026/04/11/canadian-astronaut-and-artemis-ii-crew-return-to-houston/
Live Science Apr 10
Where are the Artemis II crew landing?
If you live near San Diego, California, you could consider waving at Orion as it hurtles toward the Pacific Ocean at ... Show more
During the Artemis II mission, astronaut Jeremy Hansen told Nasa’s Kelsey Young that the crew would like to name some craters on the Moon that they can ... Show more
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman boarded the USS John P. Murtha ahead of Artemis II’s splashdown in the Pacific Ocean Friday evening ... Show more
All four Artemis II crew members have emerged from Orion after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday.
The crew exited via a side hatch, one by one ... Show more
BREAKING: Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman are beginning to exit the Orion capsule after a successful Artemis II ... Show more
Astronauts from Artemis II safely exited the Orion capsule after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
After a whirlwind mission to the moon, astronauts are back home. Here's what's next
npr.org/2026/04/11/nx-s1-5776712/after-a-whirlwind-mission-to-the-moon-astronauts-are-back-home-heres-whats-next
After a historic mission around the moon, the Artemis II crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.
Artemis II splashdown! – in pictures: Four astronauts landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, concluding a historic mission around the ...
theguardian.com/science/gallery/2026/apr/11/artemis-ii-splashdown-in-pictures
Artemis II crew return safely to Earth: The first astronauts to travel to the moon in over half a century returned safely to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific ...
itv.com/news/2026-04-11/artemis-ii-crew-return-safely-to-earth
Former NASA astronaut Steve Robinson describes what it is like to return from a mission in space and how the Artemis II astronauts might've been feeling ... Show more
people.com Apr 11
The Artemis II crew has successfully returned to Earth after over a week in space.
Four astronauts — pilot Victor Glover ... Show more
