Risking death for a special ceviche in Peru

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Shellfish collectors in Peru make a living harvesting a special mollusk called the barquillo, a primary ingredient in a world-famous ceviche dish. But hunting the elusive seafood comes at a deadly cost.

Chinese Marines are becoming more like US Marines, while the USMC returns to its roots

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China's Marine Corps, shown here with the ZBD-05 amphibious fighting vehicle, is adapting to match the capabilities of the US Marine Corps.
China's Marine Corps, shown here with the ZBD-05 amphibious fighting vehicle, is adapting to match the capabilities of the US Marine Corps.

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Scientists want to pump carbon into a hole at the bottom of the ocean in a $60 million pilot project to help stop climate change

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A funnel of smoke over an image of the ocean

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US military rescued mariners stranded in the Pacific after they used palm leaves to spell 'HELP' on the beach

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The crew of a Hawaii-based HC-130J Hercules aircraft makes contact with three mariners stranded on Pikelot Atoll, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, after dropping them a radio on April 8, 2024.
The crew of a Hawaii-based HC-130J Hercules aircraft makes contact with three mariners stranded on Pikelot Atoll, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, after dropping them a radio on April 8, 2024.

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Is this Amelia Earhart's missing plane?

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A former US intelligence officer believes he may have found the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane. His team used a $9 million submersible that picked up a sonar image during a 100-day expedition.

What to do if orcas attack your boat: If you see a killer whale, 'never enter the water' and turn off your engine

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People in a boat watching an orca whale swim toward them.
Orcas are curious animals that may approach your boat.

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