New marine species discovered in Pacific Ocean

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 16:12

Scientists have discovered new species of sea slugs, feather stars and amphipods in the Madang Lagoon on the north coast of Papua New Guinea.

James Cameron`s project reveals vibrant ocean life

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 12:25

James Cameron`s Deepsea Challenge project has uncovered a rich, vibrant life thriving in ocean depths, ranging from gigantic amoebas and crustaceans to swimming sea cucumbers.

Supervolcano forming under Pacific could wipe out life

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 13:44

Life on Earth could be facing threat from a catastrophic "supervolcano" which seismologists believe is due to erupt in 200 million years` time.

Chinese navy to train in West Pacific

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 18:40

A fleet from China`s People`s Liberation Army Navy has set off for open-sea training in the West Pacific Ocean.

Two large earthquakes strike off California coast

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 18:13

The US Geological Survey says two large earthquakes have struck in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern California and Mexico.

China carry out drills in western Pacific ocean

Last Updated: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 19:12

A fleet of the Chinese naval ships Saturday carried out search and rescue drills in the western Pacific Ocean.

Powerful earthquake hits Guatemala, killing at least 48

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 08:16

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked Guatemala, killing at least 48 people in two provinces.

World`s rarest whale spotted in Pacific

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 12:23

The world`s rarest whale species - the spade-toothed beaked whale has been spotted for the first time by scientists of New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean.

Britain `invaded 90 percent` of world`s countries: study

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 15:56

Britain, which held sway over India for around 200 years, has invaded almost 90 per cent of the world`s countries in its history, barring only 22 nations.

SpaceX`s Dragon capsule splashes into Pacific

Last Updated: Monday, October 29, 2012, 11:41

SpaceX`s unmanned Dragon capsule has splashed into the Pacific Ocean, wrapping up its first contracted mission of delivering commercial payload to the International Space Station.