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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, initially slow, is expected to intensify due to record-high ocean surface temperatures and favorable atmospheric conditions, raising concerns about increased storm activity and potential landfalls, driven by climate change and natural oscillations like the Madden-Julian Oscillation.
The discovery and formal recognition of Mobula yarae, a new manta ray species in the Atlantic Ocean, marks a significant advancement in marine biology and conservation, highlighting its unique physical traits, habitat preferences, and the importance of targeted efforts to protect this vulnerable species.