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However, last week’s incident is at least the third reported shark attack involving American tourists in the Bahamas since 2023. In January 2024, a 10-year-old boy from Maryland was bitten while ...
Bimini / ˈ b ɪ m ɪ n iː / is the westernmost district of the Bahamas and comprises a chain of islands located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) due east of Miami. Bimini is the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland United States and approximately 210 km (130 mi) west-northwest of Nassau. The population is 2,417 as of the 2022 census. [1]
The rate of the temperature increase varies seasonally, with average daily maximum temperatures for July recently increasing at a rate of 2.6 °C per 100 years. [15] Global temperature rise of 2 °C above preindustrial levels can increase the likelihood of extreme hurricane rainfall by four to five times in the Bahamas.
The attack occurred while the women, ages 24 and 20, were swimming in the waters of Bimini Bay at about 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
The Antilles Current originates south of the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Cuba and moves northward where it merges with the Gulf Stream. [9] [10] This current cools the waters around San Salvador in the summer and warms the water around the island in the winter. This keeps the water temperature relatively mild and consistent throughout the year. [7]
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In the Bay Street shopping district, 10 ft (3.0 m) of water flooded the street. Many power lines and trees were blown down as a result of the strong winds, and many homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. As a result of the strong winds, rain, and storm surge, $14 million of damage was estimated, most of it being crop damage.
Record global ocean heating has invaded Florida with a vengeance. Water temperatures in the mid-90s (mid-30s Celsius) are threatening delicate coral reefs, depriving swimmers of cooling dips and ...