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Coast Guard's Big Drug Bust in the Pacific

December 10, 2025

The Coast Guard has been busy in the Pacific Ocean. They have stopped a lot of boats carrying cocaine. Since August, they have seized over 150, 000 pounds of cocaine. This is part of a big operation called Pacific Viper. One of the biggest busts happened earlier this month. A boat loaded with drugs

crime

Big Drug Bust at Sea

December 6, 2025

The Coast Guard just made a huge drug bust. They stopped a ship with over 20, 000 pounds of cocaine. This is the biggest seizure in almost 20 years. The Coast Guard ship Munro, based in California, did this during a drug-fighting mission in the Pacific Ocean. The Munro was part of Operation Pacific

politics

U. S. Takes Aim at Drug Trafficking in the Pacific

October 28, 2025

In a recent move, the U. S. military targeted four suspected drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals, with only one person surviving. The strikes were carried out in three separate operations, all in international waters. The U. S. Def

politics

Pacific Waters See Latest US Strike on Suspected Drug Boat

October 22, 2025

In a recent event, US forces targeted and destroyed a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of two individuals on board, with no casualties reported on the US side. The boat was under surveillance by US intelligence and was believed to be trans

weather

Coastal B. C. Braces for a Wetter, Warmer Fall

September 20, 2025

The weather folks at Environment Canada have a heads-up for everyone along the south coast of B. C. This fall might be a bit different. It looks like temperatures and rainfall could be higher than usual. But why? First, let's talk about the ocean. The Pacific is super warm right now. This means tha

crime

San Diego's Mysterious Air Disaster

June 9, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, a small aircraft vanished from the sky near San Diego. The plane, a Cessna 414, was carrying six passengers when it suddenly disappeared. It was Sunday afternoon, and the plane had just taken off, heading towards Phoenix. The last known location was about 8 kilometers f

science

Deep-Sea Drama: The Sudden Vanishing of a Thriving Ecosystem

May 2, 2025

The deep ocean holds many mysteries, but few are as striking as the sudden disappearance of a bustling ecosystem. This is not a tale of a distant galaxy, but of an event witnessed firsthand by scientists in the Pacific Ocean. The setting was the Tica hydrothermal vent, a place teeming with life just

science

The Journey of Fukushima's Radioactive Water to China's Shores

April 2, 2025

The release of radioactive water from Fukushima into the ocean has sparked fresh worries. The study of this issue involves understanding how this water travels and its potential effects on marine life and the environment. The movement of this contaminated water is influenced by various ocean curren

environment

Chum Salmon: How Warm Water Affects Their Journey

February 27, 2025

Chum salmon, a type of Pacific salmon, have a fascinating journey. They start in freshwater rivers, then head to the ocean to grow, and finally return to their birthplace to spawn. This journey is not always straightforward. The temperature of the sea surface can change how and when they travel.

technology

California Sky Dazzled by SpaceX's Starlink Show

February 12, 2025

A SpaceX rocket launch lit up the evening sky over Southern California. All eyes were on the sky, and for a good reason. SpaceX successfully sent a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base at around 6 PM on a Monday evening. This wasn't just any rocket, though. It was on its 23rd mission. ...