Oceans

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Cruise ship trapped in heavy sea ice is rescued by US Coast Guard vessel

The Coast Guard's 50-year-old icebreaker Polar Star rescued a cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice on its anniversary. No injuries were reported in the rescue operation.

Lifestyle January 21

Massive great white shark returns to Florida waters after epic year-long Atlantic journey

Massive 1,700-pound great white shark returns to Florida after an epic Atlantic migration. Scientists are tracking Contender's movements to unlock mating secrets.

Oceans January 9

Reagan-era iceberg once twice the size of Rhode Island now faces complete disintegration: NASA

A giant Antarctic iceberg that was twice the size of Rhode Island faces imminent collapse, turning blue with meltwater and spring leaks across its surface.

U.S. Virgin Islands January 9

Minnesota woman killed in US Virgin Islands shark attack

Minnesota woman reportedly dies after shark attack at U.S. Virgin Islands beach, according to authorities investigating the incident on St. Croix.

Food January 4

Giant whale surges through massive bait ball in rare feeding frenzy: Watch the video

A massive Bryde's whale suddenly emerged from cloudy waters off Mexico's coast, shocking a freediving instructor and her divers, and giving them an unforgettable experience.

Hawaii December 21

Fisherman survives near-fatal shark attack with own lifesaving care, instincts that kept him alive

Hawaii fisherman survives brutal shark attack after trying to help tangled predator, performs lifesaving first aid on himself in dramatic ocean rescue.

Sharks December 3

Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration

Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.

California November 24

California man presumed dead after wave sweeps him away at same beach where girl, father died days earlier

Second deadly wave incident in one week at Garrapata State Park leaves man missing after being swept into ocean at dangerous Soberanes Point.

Discovery November 23

Archaeologists retrieve first treasure items from $20B 'Holy Grail' shipwreck off Colombia

Colombia has recovered the first artifacts from San José galleon, also known as the legendary "Holy Grail of shipwrecks." It is said to contain $20 billion worth of treasure.

Mexico November 20

False alarm triggers brief rescue operation aboard Carnival Radiance off Mexico coast

The Carnival Radiance turned back near Ensenada, Mexico, after reports of a possible person overboard, prompting a rescue operation Thursday.