Atlantic Ocean

Five dead on migrant boat rescued off Canary Islands, aid group says toll may be higher

Three survivors were in serious condition and were airlifted to the hospital, while another 41 disembarked at the port of Arguineguin on Gran Canaria in the early hours of Thursday.

|ByREUTERS
Rescuers help a migrant disembarking from a Spanish coast guard vessel at the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, September 3, 2026.
The Faroe Islands.

Escaping paradise: Why are the youth abandoning the most beautiful place in the world?

Stunning roads, incredible tunnels, breathtaking views, welcoming locals and excellent salmon. Is it worth the isolation, harsh winters, and limited opportunities?

|BySHAI LAHAV
THE VOLCANIC crater lakes of Sete Cidades are among São Miguel’s most iconic landscapes. Ever-changing weather and light made each visit different.

From hitchhiking to hot springs: Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel

Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel, where crater lakes, thermal pools, sulfur steam, and old travel habits test their bond 30 years later.

|ByILANA SRAIER-PHILLIPS
Moroccan Apache helicopters take part in the "African Lion" joint military exercise between US and Moroccan forces in the Tan-Tan region in southwestern Morocco on May 8, 2026.

Missing US soldier’s remains recovered off Morocco coast after week-long search

US and Moroccan forces recovered the body of a missing US Army officer after an extensive search off Morocco’s Atlantic coast.

|BySHOSHANA BAKER

Sailing in style: Aboard the Sea Cloud Spirit, the world's largest sailing ship

Experience elegance on the Sea Cloud Spirit, blending 1930s luxury with modern amenities. Sail the Atlantic in style with refined cabins, gourmet dining, and serene sea adventures.

AUGUST 4, 2024ByLAURI DONAHUE
The Sea Cloud Spirit, no ordinary ship.

Florida man arrested after trying to cross Atlantic in floating hamster wheel

The man tried sailing from Florida to London, even threatening to blow himself up as officers attempted to detain him.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
U.S. Coast Guard crews stopped Reza Baluchi (seen sticking his head out of his bubble craft) during his journey from Florida to Bermuda on Sunday, April 25th, 2016.

The Atlantic ocean current may collapse this century, scientists warn

The timeframe given for this event moves between 2025 and 2095, with the highest probability given for the year 2057.

JULY 31, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The calm surface of the ocean on a clear day.

Officials to examine data from Titan submersible's mothership in investigation

Reports reveal that the Transportation Safety Board of Canada dispatched officials to the Polar Prince, the lead ship of the OceanGate Titan submersible.

JUNE 26, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A satellite image shows ships taking part in the search and rescue operations associated with the missing Titan submersible near the wreck of the Titanic, June 22, 2023.

Family of Titan victim outraged by submarine-themed ball at his college

The family of Hamish Harding, one of the passengers who perished on the Titan submersible, criticized his alma mater for throwing an underwater themed ball with submarine decorations.

JUNE 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions to explore the wreckage of the sunken SS Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland, dives in an undated photograph.

What did the final moments of the Titan sub crew look like?

Debris from the Titan submersible indicates that a catastrophic implosion destroyed the sub and instantly killed the five passengers onboard.

JUNE 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions to explore the wreckage of the sunken Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland, dives in an undated photograph

After Titanic sub disaster, industry faces scrutiny

The tragedy of the Titan submersible that imploded during its expedition was an outlier, given that the maker of the vessel opted against certifying the vessel, defying industry convention.

JUNE 23, 2023ByREUTERS
The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions to explore the wreckage of the sunken SS Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland, dives in an undated photograph

Only one other submersible on Earth might be able to reach missing Titan

According to reports, the other submersible, called Limiting Factor, is owned by video game developer Valve Software CEO Gabe Newell. 

JUNE 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Equipment that was flown in by US Air Force transport planes is loaded onto the offshore vessel Horizon Arctic, before its deployment to the search area of a missing OceanGate Expeditions submersible in the port of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada June 20, 2023

Titan sub: Missing CEO's wife is descended from Jewish Titanic victims - NYT

Rush, who is married to Wendy Rush, is chief executive of US-based OceanGate Expeditions which operates the Titan submersible.

JUNE 22, 2023ByREUTERS
Isidor and Ida Straus

Titan sub pieces found in debris field on ocean floor, passengers believed dead

OceanGate believes that the passengers on the Titan submersible have "sadly been lost" in a statement cited by CNN.

JUNE 22, 2023ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions to explore the wreckage of the sunken SS Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland, dives in an undated photograph.