The New York Times – Travel:
An aviation tycoon who pushed the limits, he went to the depths of the ocean and the blackness of space before his fateful dive to the Titanic on Sunday.
Category: Oceans and Seas
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Roger Payne, Biologist Who Heard Whales Singing, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Music:
His underwater microphones recorded “Songs of the Humpback Whale,” inspiring a movement that led to national and international bans on commercial whaling.
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In Search of Iceberg Alley’s Spectacular Show
The New York Times – Travel:
Each spring, opalescent icebergs from the Greenland ice sheet pass through Iceberg Alley, off the eastern edge of Canada, on a slow-motion journey southward.
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A Case of the Disappearing Waves
The New York Times – Sports:
Surfers are bearing witness to how climate change and human interventions are altering coastlines. One community in North Florida watched its revered waves disappear seemingly overnight.
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Sailboat Crew Rescued After Hitting Whale in Pacific Ocean
The New York Times – Travel:
After the collision in the Pacific Ocean this month, Rick Rodriguez and three other sailors were rescued by a fellow boater, with an assist from a satellite internet signal.
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Biofoul: The Stowaway Turning Dream Cruises Into Trips to Nowhere
The New York Times – Travel:
Passengers heading to New Zealand face an unexpected threat: pesky marine life that has led to delays and spoiled long-awaited vacations.
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How Green is Your Cruise?
The New York Times – Travel:
As cruise companies head into their busiest season, they say they have ambitious plans to find cleaner sources of fuel. But critics say the progress is too slow.
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Meet the Woman Planning an Underwater Highline
The New York Times – Travel:
Part public housing for fish, part carbon-capture project, part art installation, Ximena Caminos’s project for Miami Beach, known as the ReefLine, aims to call attention to the challenges facing the city’s marine life.
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At Home Beneath the Waves
The New York Times – Travel:
Those fascinated by the ocean can now vacation, dine or even live underwater in these specially designed locations.