KSBW is learning more about the moments leading up to the plane crash near Asilomar State Beach and the massive response from emergency crews and the local community.

A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep-sea mining.

Known to only live in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, the Solumbellula appeared in the Pacific for the first time to scientists' surprise.

Drainage, structural and ocean are the major types of basins. As for ocean basins, the Pacific Ocean is the world's largest, covering 63 million square miles, with deep depths averaging 13,000 feet.

The Pacific Northwest boasts an extensive network of more than 600 seismic monitoring stations that help researchers track tectonic and volcanic phenomena, including earthquakes.

With money to burn but no time to burn it, some young professionals are choosing to pause their careers for a “mini retirement” in pursuit of adventure. They say it’s a learning experience.

For 48 straight days, Tim Crockett and his son, Harrison, shared a small space aboard a 24-foot boat as they rowed across the Pacific Ocean.

Japanese Marine Scientists Stunned to Find a Giant Limpet Species in the Pacific Ocean Depths The extreme depths of the oceans around the world have long intrigued scientists, often unveiling mysterious creatures or objects that challenge modern understanding.