The Eastern Tropical Pacific is an especially rich region of the world's oceans, including more than one-third the world's cetacean, seabird and marine turtle species. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

The 2025 hurricane season starts June 1, but the National Hurricane Centers begins issuing daily tropical outlooks May 15.

Smithsonian scientists have christened a brand-new layer of the tropical ocean: the rariphotic zone, about 400 to 1,000 feet below the surface. The layer “where light is rare” is likely home to ...

On May 15, the National Hurricane Center will begin issuing daily "tropical outlooks," highlighting areas showing potential for tropical development.

This beautiful island in the South Pacific is an unspoiled paradise. Now, its pristine and remote location has given way to ...