May 25 - By Jaymes Song, AP Writer
Fleming Beach Park, a mile-long crescent white sand beach on Maui's western shore featuring spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged shores of Molokai Island, was named America's best beach Wednesday in an annual list.
May 20 - By Associated Press
An oil tanker spilled up to 2,000 gallons of crude oil into the Pacific Ocean on Saturday morning, an official said.
May 16 - By Jaymes Song, AP Writer
Dozens of Pacific-rim nations joined the first widespread test of a tsunami-warning system since killer waves in the Indian Ocean claimed more than 200,000. During the drill, earthquakes continued to shake the geologically unstable region.
May 3 - By Malcolm Ritter, AP Science Writer
An important wind circulation pattern over the Pacific Ocean has begun to weaken because of global warming caused by human activity, something that could alter climate and the marine food chain in the region, new research suggests.
Apr 28 - By Rick Vecchio, AP Writer
A Norwegian team that includes the Thor Heyerdahl's grandson paddled Friday into the Pacific Ocean to repeat the famed adventurer's journey aboard the balsa raft Kon-Tiki.
Apr 19 - By Rick Vecchio, AP Writer
Nearly 60 years after Thor Heyerdahl's Pacific Ocean crossing aboard the balsa raft Kon-Tiki, a Norwegian team is in Peru putting final touches on a new vessel to repeat the journey.
Feb 17 - By Weather Underground, For The AP
Snow and strong winds blew into the Northeast and heavy rain fell on the Southeast on Friday, while behind the system numbing-cold air settled over parts of the Plains and the West.
Feb 2 - By Associated Press
Climate experts Thursday confirmed the start of La Nina — a mild cooling of the tropical Pacific Ocean that often coincides with stronger and more numerous hurricanes, a wetter Pacific Northwest and a drier South.
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