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A hurricane expert predicts Nova Scotia will see a reasonably normal season this year but still warns “it only takes one” to devastate the province.

“Drinking Holland gin is like the fanciful cliché about eating olives—when you like one you always like them.” —Charles Baker Jr., A Gentleman’s Companion, 1939. Some spirits, as you likely already ...

Weather satellites are not only used to forecast the weather: they also provide valuable information about ocean currents. By observing their thermal images, scientists have identified the patterns of ...

The town of Kuroshio in Japan is named after the swift ocean current that flows nearby. The Kuro­shio (Black Stream) stretches as wide as a megacity and carries more water than the Amazon river.

At this time of year, the waters of the Arabian Gulf support one of the most significant gatherings of marine life anywhere in the world. Thousands of dugongs congregate in shallow coastal areas, ...

A large alligator was captured and euthanized in south Alabama after it reportedly attacked and killed a dog. According to the Gulf Shores Police Department, the 12-foot 640 pound gator was removed ...

Live coverage of Day 2 of Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH − Bright, sunny weather and clear skies does not automatically mean water conditions aren't dangerous. Along the coast of the Panama City Beach area, the biggest risk to beachgoers ...