Articles related to "Pacific Oceans"

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is where many plastic bottles go once emptied and thrown away. Unfortunately that plastic is killing sea life. Its time to clean it up.

Because plastic is 100% non-biodegradable, plastic items that are used every day are finding their way into our water ways and creating the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch.

There is a growing problem lurking off the Pacific Coast - a large floating island of debris, two times the size of Texas created from an abundance of plastics and trash.

Pacific Ocean views and lush California landscape highlight the luxury accommodations offered at the Bacara Resort and Spa.

Until the late 18th century, most of the Pacific Ocean and the southern seas were mysteries to Europeans. In 1768, Captain James Cook set out to unlock their secrets.

The Pacific Ocean is affected by two major climate cycles.

During a time when many believed the world to be flat, the journey of Ferdinand Magellan proved the world to be round.

The Pacific Garbage Patch, that is about 1,000 miles west of San Francisco, is a plastic island of garbage nearly twice the size of Texas.

Surfing is booming in the Pacific Northwest, and Westport's three breaks offer surfers - from beginners to experts - a lot of options.

Huge quantities of plastic are accumulating in the middle of the world's oceans, like they have in the North Pacific Central Gyre, creating toxic plastic soups of trash.

Bonnie Henderson's detective work has uncovered fascinating stories of debris washed up on just one mile of Oregon coastline, from rubber duckies to minkie whales.

Santa Barbara is on the Pacific Coast north of Los Angeles. Fido and Fifi are welcome to travel along when reservations are made at a pet friendly hotel.

Santa Barbara, known as "The American Riviera," is beautifully situated on the Pacific Coast of Southern California.Santa Barbara beckons vacationers.

An introduction to the island nation of Vanuatu offering basic information for the traveller.

Changes in the Southern Oscilliation Index affect Australia's climate greatly, with extremely dry conditions of El Niño and warmer, wetter weather caused by La Niña.

Although it may sound a contradiction in terms, killing a god for the benefit of a community was not uncommon in the Pacific Islands during the 18th century.

Nature is never very far on Vancouver Island. Many hotels offer great views. But there are those that offer truly unforgettable sights of the ocean or the mountains.

Pismo Beach is on the California Coast on Scenic Highway 101. Take Fido or Fifi for an enjoyable ride in the car and stay overnight at a pet friendly inn.

The world watches in awe as Somali pirates continue to hijack freighters and other ships. Are they simply trying to preserve their waters or are they ruthless criminals?

The life, times and personal challenges of one of Spain's most famous explorers and conquistadors.

Unspoiled charm and relaxed ambience, combined with the incredible natural beauty of Bandon, make it a tranquil and scenic getaway destination on Southern Oregon's Coast.

This Lima, Peru neighborhood is being revitalized to become Lima's serene, trendy alternative to the chaos of the neighborhoods to the north.

Restaurants and shopping in the coastal town of Newport Oregon.

Life of Pi is one of the most imaginative and interesting books of the decade, and will surely become a classic.

"Magic" is a word often used to describe Cascade Head, a high headland jutting into the Pacific Ocean just north of Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast.

Lying between the continents of Asia and Australia, Southeast Asia is an area with a rich geography, a rich history, and a varied culture.

Hurricanes are destructive and fierce tropical storms, known for their devastating force and power.

Despite inaccurately crediting Cortez as the first European to discover the Pacific Ocean, John Keats' otherwise skillful sonnet has pleased readers for centuries.

Hunt for the Samurai Subs, on National Geographic Channel, features the discovery of two Japanese submarines from World War II off of the coast of Hawaii.

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a new arrival among Newport Beach hotels, with ocean views, a rejuvenating spa, golf course and the largest circular pool in the world.

An enormous raft of waste material, estimated to cover an area the size of Texas (some say twice the size of the state), is floating in the North Pacific Ocean.

Morro Bay is a scenic coastal town in California, near San Simeon and Hearst Castle. Pet friendly hotels welcome the family dog or cat to travel along on vacation.

Travel with pets to Southern California. Pet friendly hotels welcome dogs and cats to stay in guest rooms and vacation along with owners.

Coronado island is across the bay from San Diego with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. Fido or Fifi are welcome at hotels that allow dogs and cats.

Dana Point is a seaside resort community neighboring Laguna Beach in Southern California. Fido or Fifi are welcome at pet friendly hotels near the Pacific Ocean.

La Jolla is just north of San Diego in Southern California. Pet friendly hotels allow the family dog or cat to enjoy glorious sunshine, surf and Pacific Ocean views.

Laguna Beach is situated on a bluff over looking the Pacific Ocean. Pet friendly inns welcome the family dog or cat to travel along to Southern California.

Newport Beach is a fashionable beach vacation community in Southern California. Pet friendly hotels welcome Fido or Fifi to travel along and join the fun.

Pacific Grove is on the West Coast on California off of the famous Pacific Coast Highway. Pet friendly hotels welcome the family dog or cat to travel along on vacation.

Northern fur seal and Steller sea lion populations are falling around the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Ecosystem changes in the Northern Pacific Ocean play a key role.

Santa Monica is a popular Los Angeles area, famous as a beach front leisure destination. Dine out in one of best Italian eateries in this Pacific Coast play land.

Oregon's secluded South Coast overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and is where many vacationers go to hike, fish, camp, and observe the Northwest's wildlife and natural beauty.

The Pacific Ocean brings whales, Asian fishing globes and great winds for flying a kite to the Norman Rockwell-style communities of Lincoln County.

Great white sharks of central California coast are separate from populations of other Pacific Ocean populations. Study pinpoints areas to target for shark conservation

A recent documentary by BBC chronicles the vicious battle between the Americans and Japanese for control of Midway Island during WWII.

The population of Chinook salmon is dwindling due to human-induced and natural causes. What are the causes of endangerment?

An earthquake near Unimak Island in the Aleutian Island chain generated a tsunami in the Pacific Ocean with waves as high as 100 feet that pounded coastal areas.

Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclonic storms are all forms of tropical cyclones, creating havoc and causing damage with high winds, rain and storm surge in low-lying regions.

While the University of California at Santa Cruz has all of the acclaim and reputation of its university partners, it is located in a unique area.

Albatrosses were immortalized by Coleridge in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. People on land usually don't see these beautiful seabirds.