How scientists are creating stronger coral reefs faster than ever
The Ocean-Shot Project launched in 2021 to develop a "massive, first-of-its-kind" coral reef restoration initiative in the Caribbean country Antigua and Barbuda.
Oceans
Mysterious case of Caribbean sea urchin die-off solved by scientists
The killer of the "mystery novel"-like die-off has been linked to other widespread marine deaths, but this is the first time it's been linked to urchins, which are vital to coral reef survival.
El Niño watch issued by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
Climate scientists estimate the warm weather pattern could begin to develop as early as May.
"Unprecedented" sea level rise observed along U.S. coasts
Sea level rise seen along the U.S. Southeast and Gulf coasts over the last decade are "unprecedented in at least 120 years," scientists found.
Whale without a tail spotted near California
A gray whale with a missing tail was spotted off the coast of California, whale watchers say. The whale was swimming at a normal pace – about 3 miles per hour – near Newport Beach, meaning it has adapted to be able to swim without its tail.
Dozens of swimmers under investigation for harassing dolphins in Hawaii
Harassing marine mammals is a violation of the federal Marine Mammal Act, and could result in up to $11,000 in fines and/or a year in prison.
Communities adapt to rising seas
One of the problems with sea level rise is that it happens slowly, a tiny bit each year, making it a threat that people have an easy time ignoring. But some coastal communities are realizing they have to take action. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Cyclone Freddy kills more than 100 as it batters southern Africa
The record-breaking cyclone lashed Mozambique and Malawi after making landfall on mainland Africa for a second time.
Research finds "plastic smog" of 171 trillion tiny particles in oceans
The organization behind the study said it highlights "the need for legally binding agreements" to hold companies to account "for the entire life of the things they make."
Red tide is back in Florida. Here's what to know about the toxic bloom.
Medium to high concentrations of the organism that causes red tide have been found in more than 100 samples along Florida's Gulf Coast. Here's how it impacts humans, pets and marine life.
Historic treaty reached to protect marine life on high seas
The U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea came into force in 1994, before marine biodiversity was a well-established concept.
A piece of the long-lost SS Savannah may just have washed up in New York
The famous ship was the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean partly under steam power before running aground off Fire Island more than two centuries ago.
Heinz wants to help man who survived weeks at sea buy a boat
The company says it's on a mission to #FindTheKetchupBoatGuy to give Elvis Francois a new boat complete with navigational technology to "avoid another disaster in the future."
"Rare, uncut" video of the 1986 dive exploring the Titanic wreckage released
The footage is in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning movie, "Titanic."
Is offshore wind development a threat to whales? Here's what to know.
Nine dead whales have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in recent months. Some are blaming offshore wind energy sites, but federal officials are pushing back.
Airlines increase transatlantic flights
Airlines are offering more flight options for crossing the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" with tips on the best ways to save money on tickets and advice for people looking to make a trip to Europe.
Scientists work to save Florida's coral reef
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Hawaii researchers found fishing nets, plastic bags in stomach of dead whale
Researchers found multiple types of fishing nets, plastic bags and other debris in the stomach of a 60-ton sperm whale.
Octopus shows camouflage skills
This Maori octopus was captured on video camouflaging its skin and changing colors as it moved around the ocean floor amid a garden of kelp.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Newborn right whale calf found dead under North Carolina pier
The whale was last seen alive swimming alone off North Carolina's coast without its mother.
Adrift sailor survives 24 days at sea with ketchup and seasonings
The 47-year-old man accidentally drifted from St. Maarten in the Caribbean last month and ended up near Colombia with only a couple of condiments on board to help him survive.
True extent of global warming masked by atmospheric dust, study finds
The amount of dust in the atmosphere has increased, and new research helps explain what that means for the climate.
Shark tows kayaker after chomping on bait
A shark led a kayaker on nearly a 2-mile journey off the coast of Cambutal, Panama, after it caught on to his bait and towed him.
Young whale of endangered species "likely to die" after entanglement
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested, according to online jail records from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Parents recall panic as they lost track of daughter during Bondi attack
Wayne and Vanessa Miller's little girls were "having an absolute ball" at a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, before gunmen shattered the joy.
Brown University shooting victims identified
The two people who were killed in a shooting at Brown University on Saturday have been identified as students Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov.
4 arrested for alleged terror plot by far-left group in California, feds say
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI and Justice Department thwarted "what would have been a massive and horrific terror plot" in Southern California.
Brown shooting manhunt continues as mayor urges people to share tips
Authorities released a person of interest after determining that the evidence "points in a different direction."
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Hollywood stars, politicians react to deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife
Tributes and condolences have poured in for the prolific director, actor and activist Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, who were found dead Sunday in their home in Los Angeles.
Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Leaders say Australia needs tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
For the second time in 3 decades, Australian leaders have vowed to respond quickly to a mass shooting with tighter gun ownership laws.