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Phytoplankton Flourish in the North Sea
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Published June 21, 2023
Turquoise swirls of phytoplankton developed over the course of two weeks in the shallow sea basin.
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El Niño Returns
The climate phenomenon emerged in late spring 2023, as waters grew warmer and sea levels rose higher than usual in the tropical Pacific Ocean.
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Noctiluca in the North Sea?
Published June 16, 2023
These swirling tendrils of phytoplankton might be Noctiluca scintillans—a type of marine dinoflagellate known to inhabit this area.
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The Strait of Gibraltar
Published June 18, 2023
At the strait’s narrowest point, only 13 kilometers separate Europe and Africa.
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James Bay Melts Out
Published June 17, 2023
Sea ice breaks up in the southern reaches of Canada’s Hudson Bay.
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Smoke Blankets the Upper Midwest
Published June 15, 2023
Smoke from the fires in Canada polluted the air and shrouded the Minneapolis skyline.
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Tutuila Island, American Samoa
Published June 19, 2023
Volcanoes, rainforests, and reefs abound in this tropical U.S. territory.
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Cyclone Biparjoy Churns Toward India and Pakistan
Published June 14, 2023
The long-lived cyclone is expected to make landfall near the border of India and Pakistan.
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The Subtleties of Sunglint
Calm waters off the Delmarva Peninsula appear as dark patches within gleaming areas of sunglint.
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Shrinking Lakes of the Kashmir Valley
Published June 13, 2023
Two of the largest lakes in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region have declined in recent years, with implications for water security.
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Ice Swirls in the Sea of Okhotsk
Published June 12, 2023
Ice breaking up off the Russian coast whirled at the whims of winds and currents.
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The Bolivian Lowlands
Published June 11, 2023
The ecoregion displays an array of natural patterns, from meandering rivers to rectangle-shaped lakes.
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