With a series of recent treaties and alliances, Canberra is seeking to prevent Beijing from establishing a military foothold in the Pacific Ocean.

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A large pool of exceptionally warm water sitting below the surface of the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean is laying the foundation for a strong El Niño.

The eastern tropical Pacific Ocean is known for its large low-oxygen zones that are increasing in size, putting marine life at risk. New research shows that 15 million years ago, the opposite was true.

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Arizona may soon pay San Diego for desalinated Pacific Ocean water in exchange for Colorado River water, as planners seek ways to address ongoing drought.

Marine heatwave moving in from Pacific could cause weather chaos for months - Warmer ocean waters may lead to more extreme weather conditions in the U.S. later this year

The climate driver will gain strength over coming months, thanks to a spike in subsurface Pacific Ocean temperature.