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‘Running a fever’: What you should know about ‘maritime’ heat waves, weather extremesOcean temperatures that are much hotter than normal this summer have alarmed scientists and raised the prospect of accelerated global heating.EnvironmentAug 30, 2023
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New orca calf spotted in endangered southern resident pod near B.C. watersA baby orca has apparently been born to an endangered killer whale population in the Pacific Northwest, scientists reported.EnvironmentJun 28, 2023
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Deep sea robot expedition sets sails off Vancouver Island coastStarting Sunday, the Ocean Networks Canada Abyss Summer Expedition is embarking on a 22-day expedition with two robots, also known as remotely operated vehicles (ROV).EnvironmentJun 25, 2023
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Delay in B.C. salmon farm transition plan welcomed by both sidesThe federal government's decision to delay its ruling on a planned transition away from open-net salmon farms from British Columbia coastal waters is being welcomed by opponents on both sides of the issue.EnvironmentJun 6, 2023
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Swarm of quakes at Alaska volcano could mean eruption comingThe volcano is on an uninhabited island in the western Aleutians, about 1,250 miles (2,012 kilometres) southwest of Anchorage.EnvironmentMar 9, 2023
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B.C. scientists have developed a technique to restore kelp forests for future generationsKelp which can grow 20 to 30 metres tall from the ocean floor and provides food and shelter for thousands of marine species while absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.EnvironmentOct 4, 2022
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Sperm whales’ clicking dialects are evidence of ‘non human culture,’ say scientistsSperm whales, the largest toothed animal in the world, use series of Morse-code-like clicks, known as "codas," to communicate.EnvironmentSep 16, 2022
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Google to build submarine cable across Pacific Ocean, connecting Vancouver and JapanGoogle has revealed plans to build a new fiber cable, called Topaz, will run from Vancouver to Port Alberni, then across the ocean to Japan’s Mie and Ibaraki prefectures.TechApr 11, 2022
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South Korea mulls court challenge over Japan’s move to dump Fukushima water in seaSouth Korea strongly protested against the decision, summoning Tokyo's ambassador in Seoul and convening an intra-agency emergency meeting to craft its response.WorldApr 14, 2021
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Japan to start releasing water from Fukushima nuclear plant into sea in 2 yearsThe decision, long speculated but delayed for years due to safety concerns and protests, came at a meeting of Cabinet ministers who endorsed the ocean release as the best option.WorldApr 12, 2021
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