May 12, 2020 Louise Boyle Independent
An El Niño-like weather system that has been dormant for millennia in the Indian Ocean could be kick-started due to climate change, according to new research. The study found small shifts in sea surface temperature in the Indian Ocean could lead to weather patterns similar to the El Niños currently experienced over the Pacific Ocean.
Shark Makes Stunning 4,000-mile Trek Across Ocean—But Why?
May 8, 2020 By Mark Price Science X
A 10-foot tiger shark fitted with a satellite tracker has stunned researchers by proving the species is capable of crossing entire oceans.The nonprofit OCEARCH, which documented the trek, says the female shark named Sereia made a 4,000-mile transoceanic journey from Africa, across the Indian Ocean, to within 800 miles of Indonesia’s coast.
Catch Me If You Can: The Global Pursuit of a Fugitive Ship
March 3, 2020 By Sarah Tory Hakai Magazine
The tale of a notorious fishing vessel shows just how difficult combating illegal activity at sea can be.