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NOAA raises El Niño probability to 90% for September 2026
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The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated its forecasts, estimating a 90% probability of El Niño starting in September 2026 and lasting through the year's final quarter. It raised the May-July projection from 25% in March to 61%. Experts warn of impacts in regions like the Caribbean, Andes, and Orinoquía, including forest fire risks from water deficits and thermal stress.
Researchers have identified a mysterious golden orb discovered more than two miles underwater in the Gulf of Alaska as the remains of a giant deep-sea anemone. The object, collected during a 2023 NOAA expedition, puzzled experts for over two years until advanced DNA analysis provided the answer. The finding highlights the ongoing mysteries of deep-ocean life.
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A collaborative initiative funded by $4.6 million from the NOAA Coastal Zone Management Program is underway to enhance coral restoration in American Samoa. The project unites local agencies, village leaders, and academic partners to build capacity and train future natural resource managers. It leverages decades of research on heat-tolerant corals amid rising marine heatwaves.