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OCEANS OUT OF WHACK
Researchers say warming seas are shifting marine species and reducing reliable catches, with some fisheries already facing lower yields and more volatile conditions.
The 2026 hurricane season has been remarkable, with the Atlantic Ocean experiencing record-breaking calm while the eastern and central Pacific Ocean remains hyperactive.
In a normal year, the Atlantic and eastern Pacific hurricane basins see similar activity, with 14 to 15 named storms, including seven to eight hurricanes, by season's end.
Only 7 tropical storms have formed in the Atlantic, while 18 tropical storms and hurricanes have formed in the Pacific, creating a stark contrast from typical seasonal patterns.
The Atlantic basin has failed to produce a single hurricane this season, a development experts describe as remarkable given typical activity levels in previous years.
Experts caution against ruling out late-season activity, as historical patterns still allow for the development of tropical storms or hurricanes before the season concludes.