Caribbean

Scientists say a record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May, with more expected

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

It's the biggest amount of algae spotted in the region since scientists began studying the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt in 2011, said Brian Barnes, an assistant research professor at the University of South Florida.

WATCH: Rubio and Jamaican Prime Minister Holness hold joint press conference on security goals

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the State Department will re-evaluate its travel warnings for Jamaica and other countries to ensure they reflect real conditions on the ground.

Tropical Storm Sara brings heavy rain as it moves along Honduran coast

By Moisés Castillo, Associated Press

Sustained rain fell in the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula, though there were no signs of serious flooding.

Cuba prepares as storm in Caribbean shows signs of strengthening

By Associated Press

The forecasted storm was expected to move near Jamaica by late Monday and be near or over the Cayman Islands late Tuesday into Wednesday. It could be near hurricane strength when it passes near the Cayman Islands.

5 things to know about Hurricane Helene

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

Fast-moving Hurricane Helene is intensifying quickly as it crosses from the Caribbean Sea into extremely warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico that are fuel for tropical cyclones.

Live Map: Track the path of Hurricane Helene

The remnants of Hurricane Helene dissipated Saturday, but massive rains brought by the storm have left many people stranded and without power as cleanup began from the monster tempest that killed scores of people and caused billions of dollars in…

Underwater sculpture installations highlight the dangers of climate change

By Malcolm Brabant, Trine Villemann

Visitors to a new art installation in the Caribbean will need to take masks and oxygen tanks. “A World Adrift” is an underwater sculptural exhibition and the work of a British artist who wants to highlight the dangers of climate…

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Tropical Storm Ernesto batters northeast Caribbean, looms over Puerto Rico

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The storm was located about 300 miles east-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday morning.

LIVE MAP: Track the path of Tropical Storm Beryl

Beryl is blamed for killing several people in Texas and at least one in Louisiana.

Hurricane Beryl arrives in southeastern Caribbean as powerful Category 4 storm

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Hurricane warnings are in effect for Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as thousands of people hunkered down in homes and shelters.