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Tropical Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Southern California Beach

23. September 2026 um 02:25
It’s the first time in recorded history that a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast. Scientists say it is the latest sign of warming ocean waters.

© NOAA Fisheries

When Vital Weather Data Is Needed, Muppets Take Flight

13. Juli 2026 um 10:01
“For the most part, the aircraft have their own souls,” said a pilot of the meteorological research planes, which are known as Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo.

© Zack Wittman for The New York Times

The cockpit of a NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft, featuring a toy Kermit Muppet dangling inside the cockpit, as it flew through Tropical Storm Helene above the Gulf of Mexico in September 2024.

What to Know About the Storm That Brought Deadly Flooding to the South

19. Juni 2026 um 20:54
An early-season storm that in some places dumped around two feet of rain also killed three people. Louisiana and Mississippi were hit hard.

© David Grunfeld/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate, Associated Press

Flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur in New Orleans on Thursday.

How to Stay Safe Around Jellyfish This Beach Season

23. Mai 2026 um 10:00
Jellyfish myths and misconceptions abound. Here’s how to stay safe this beach season around these gelatinous wonders.

© Anadolu

A jellyfish at the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Jellyfish play important roles in the marine ecosystem and are a key source of food for some fish and sea turtles.
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