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technology12 days ago•2 min saved

Crossing the Atlantic in a Three-Foot Microyacht: A Solar-Powered Ocean Stunt

Adventurer Andrew Bedwell aims to sail 1,900 miles from Newfoundland to Ireland in a 3-foot-long boat called Big C V2, marketed as the world’s smallest boat. The microyacht has no luxury amenities, just a domed cover and a footwell, but can carry about 550 kg and uses solar panels to power navigation electronics with two Victron batteries, plus a handheld chartplotter and phone-based navigation. He is documenting the build and journey on Instagram, attempting a dramatic ultra-small-ocean crossing.

via supercarblondie.com|

#atlantic-ocean #cross-atlantic #microyacht

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Overnight Rescue Saves Rower after Capsize in 3,000-Mile Atlantic Race

The U.S. Coast Guard and the tanker Horten rescued Benoit Bourguet, a 47-year-old Belgian rower, after his single-man boat City of Liverpool capsized from rogue waves during the World's Toughest Row Race about 1,275 miles east of Puerto Rico; he had been in distress for roughly 24 hours and was dehydrated but in good health, and will be transferred from the tanker later.

via CBS News|

#atlantic-ocean #coast-guard #rescue

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Portugal intercepts narco-submarine with 1.7 tonnes of cocaine

Portuguese authorities intercepted a semi-submersible vessel in the Atlantic carrying over 1.7 tonnes of cocaine, highlighting Portugal's role as a key gateway for Latin American drug shipments, with ongoing international cooperation to combat transnational drug trafficking.

via The Times|

#atlantic-ocean #cocaine #drug-trafficking

politics3 months ago•1 min saved

White House Withdraws Atlantic Oil Lease Amid Political Backlash

The White House has removed the Atlantic from the upcoming oil lease plan following political opposition from Republican lawmakers and Florida officials, with the proposal now focusing on the eastern Gulf of Mexico and a no-lease zone around Florida.

via Politico|

#atlantic-ocean #interior-department #oil-lease

science4 months ago•3 min saved

North Atlantic Ocean Currents Show Signs of Critical Instability, Threatening Climate Stability

Scientists studying ancient clam shells have found evidence suggesting the Atlantic Ocean is nearing a critical tipping point in its current systems, which could lead to significant climate disruptions globally. The study highlights two destabilization episodes in the past 150 years, with current signs indicating increased instability, emphasizing the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent severe climate impacts.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#atlantic-ocean #climate-change #marine-shells

science4 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient 117-Million-Year-Old Structures Discovered Beneath Atlantic

Researchers have discovered massive mud waves beneath the Atlantic Ocean, formed during the final stages of the ocean's opening around 117 million years ago, providing new insights into the timing of Atlantic formation and its impact on global climate.

via Indian Defence Review|

#atlantic-ocean #climate-change #geology

weather5 months ago•3 min saved

Tropical Storm Humberto May Engage in Rare Fujiwhara Effect with Another Cyclone

Tropical Storm Humberto is currently in the Atlantic and may interact with another developing storm, Imelda, through the rare Fujiwhara effect, which could alter their paths or cause them to merge, although such interactions are unlikely due to their size and distance.

via CBS News|

#atlantic-ocean #fujiwhara-effect #humberto

weather5 months ago•2 min saved

Hurricane Gabrielle Reaches Category 4, Threatening Azores and East Coast

Hurricane Gabrielle has intensified to a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic, prompting advisories for the Azores to monitor its progress as it moves northward, with potential impact on the islands by week's end; meanwhile, Bermuda and the US East Coast are experiencing dangerous surf conditions, and Tropical Storm Narda is forming off Mexico.

via PBS|

#atlantic-ocean #azores #category-4

weather5 months ago•2 min saved

Atlantic Invest 91L Diminishing as Tropical Storm Gabrielle's Path Emerges

Invest 91L in the Atlantic, initially expected to develop into a tropical depression, now has low odds for formation due to hostile environmental conditions like dry air and wind shear, with development unlikely in the next 48 hours.

via FOX Weather|

#atlantic-ocean #hurricane #invest-91l

environment5 months ago•3 min saved

Massive Brown Seaweed Bloom Overtakes Atlantic Ocean

Since 2011, a massive and growing bloom of brown seaweed called Sargassum has been spreading across the Atlantic, driven by nutrient pollution from human activities and ocean currents, impacting coastal communities and ecosystems.

via Gizmodo|

#atlantic-ocean #climate-change #environment

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Potential New Earthquake Hotspot and Tectonic Insights Beneath the Atlantic and Portugal

A new study suggests a tectonic fault may be forming beneath the Atlantic Ocean due to mantle delamination, potentially creating a new subduction zone and increasing the risk of powerful earthquakes and tsunamis in the region, highlighting the need for preparedness.

via BBC Science Focus Magazine|

#atlantic-ocean #earthquake #science

weather6 months ago•6 min saved

Hurricane Erin Nears NC Coast with Ongoing Flooding and Rising Surf

Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm, has moved away from the U.S. coast but continues to cause dangerous waves, storm surges, and flooding along the Atlantic coast, especially in North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic region, with warnings of significant impacts and potential for further development of nearby storms.

via USA Today|

#atlantic-ocean #coastal-flooding #hurricane-erin

weather6 months ago•1 min saved

Tropical Storm Erin: Path, Strengthening, and Impact Forecasts

Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the eastern Atlantic, with potential to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season, as it moves westward and gradually strengthens, but no immediate threats to land are currently forecasted.

via PBS|

#atlantic-ocean #hurricane #storm-tracking

weather6 months ago•1 min saved

Tropical Storm Erin Forms in Atlantic, Expected to Strengthen but Not Hit US

Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic and is rapidly strengthening, with potential to become a major Category 3 hurricane by the weekend, though its exact path remains uncertain as meteorologists monitor its development and possible impact on the Caribbean and the US.

via WFTV|

#atlantic-ocean #hurricane #storm-development

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient Atlantic Ocean Shaped by Massive Mud Waves 117 Million Years Ago

Scientists have discovered massive mud waves beneath the Atlantic seafloor, dating back approximately 117 million years, which suggest the Atlantic Ocean's formation began earlier than previously thought, impacting our understanding of past climate and ocean circulation patterns.

via Earth.com|

#117-million-years-ago #atlantic-ocean #climate-change