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El Nino Is Brewing Again: Should India Brace For A Deficient Monsoon In 2026? | India News

El Nino Is Brewing Again: Should India Brace For A Deficient Monsoon In 2026? | India News

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Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 17:35 IST What is worrying meteorologists is not just the possibility of El Nino itself, but how strong it could become. El Nino occurs when surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean warm unusually (PTI) Scientists are increasingly seeing early signals that El Nino conditions could develop in 2026, and possibly strengthen as the year progresses. According to recent reports, climate models suggest that the current La Nina phase in the Pacific Ocean is weakening, with ocean–atmosphere patterns shifting towards neutral conditions before potentially flipping to El Nino by mid-year. Forecasts from global weather agencies indicate roughly a 60 per cent chance of El Nino emerging between June and August, with the probability rising further toward the latter half of the year. What is worrying meteorologists is not just the possibility of El Nino itself, but how strong it could become. India is already seeing an intense summer. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and international climate centres are closely monitoring the Pacific because some model projections indicate the event …

Peru fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home | News Today News

Peru fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home | News Today News

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A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his family. Maximo Napa had set off for a fishing trip from Marcona, a town on the southern Peruvian coast, on December 7. He packed food for a two week trip but ten days in, stormy weather threw his boat off course and he ended up adrift in the Pacific Ocean. His family launched a search but Peru’s maritime patrols were unable to locate him until Wednesday, when an Ecuadorian fishing patrol discovered him some 680 miles (1,094 km) off the country’s coast, heavily dehydrated and in critical condition. Story continues below this ad “I did not want to die,” Napa told Reuters after reuniting with his brother, in Paita, near the border with Ecuador. “I ate roaches, birds, the last thing I ate was turtles.” He said he stayed strong thinking about his family, including his two-month-old granddaughter, even as he survived on rainwater he collected on the boat and …

Animal Life Discovered Underground Near Hydrothermal Vents in the Deep Pacific Seabed

Animal Life Discovered Underground Near Hydrothermal Vents in the Deep Pacific Seabed

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A recent exploration of the Pacific seabed has led to a groundbreaking discovery of animals living underground near deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Researchers from the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, led by marine biologist Sabine Gollner, used a deep-diving robot named SuBastian to dig into the ocean floor at the East Pacific Rise. The area is where two tectonic plates meet and gradually spread apart. The team uncovered cavities beneath the seabed harbouring giant tubeworms, snails, and bristle worms. These species were previously known to live around vents but had never been found underground until now. Unique Ecosystem Under the Seafloor The research team found that the ocean’s unique hydrothermal vent ecosystem stretches below the seafloor. The vents, known for spewing superheated, chemical-rich water, provide the ideal environment for these animals. Giant tubeworms, which can grow up to 10 feet, live in these extreme conditions. However, unlike other animals, tubeworms don’t consume food in the usual way. They rely on bacteria in their bodies that turn sulfur in the water into energy. New Insights into …

Great White Sharks Gather at a Mysterious Spot in the Pacific Ocean Called White Shark Café

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The White Shark Café, located in the Pacific Ocean between Baja California and Hawaii, is a mysterious region where great white sharks gather every winter and spring. This area, once thought to be an ocean desert, has puzzled scientists for years. Great white sharks, typically found off the coast of California, make a long journey to this remote location. Barbara Block, a marine sciences professor at Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station, named the area while studying the migration of these sharks using electronic tags between 1999 and 2000. The Enigmatic Migration Block’s research revealed that four out of six tagged sharks swam southwest, staying in this unexplored ocean patch the size of Colorado. These sharks also engaged in deep dives, some reaching depths of 1,500 feet, sparking curiosity among scientists. Why would these sharks leave their abundant hunting grounds in California to travel to what was once considered a barren part of the ocean? A Lively Ocean Oasis In 2018, Block and her team embarked on a mission to uncover the mystery behind the White …