Maritime analysts warn Iran's shadow fleet of old, uninsured tankers is a ticking time bomb, risking an oil spill far larger than the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster due to poor maintenance and evasion of safety standards.
Timbers from a 17th-century shipwreck, possibly the Dutch merchant ship 'The Fame', have washed up on Studland Beach after Storm Chandra, with marine archaeologists investigating their origin.
Timbers believed to be from the 17th-century Swash Channel wreck have been discovered on Studland Beach following Storm Chandra, potentially revealing missing hull sections of the historic vessel.
Scientists have named a newly discovered deep-sea chiton 'Ferreiraella populi' after a global online naming campaign attracted over 8,000 suggestions. The Latin species name means 'of the people'.
A vivid account of a walk along Cullernose Point in Northumberland, where fulmars circle above the Whin Sill's dolerite cliffs amidst raging seas and fierce winds, highlighting the area's geological history and seabird life.
Harrison Okene miraculously survived for nearly three days in a pitch-black, overturned tugboat off Nigeria's coast, using only a small air pocket after a freak wave sank the vessel, killing 11 crew members.
Mondula, Scotland's only African elephant, has died aged 54 at Blair Drummond Safari Park after a period of ill health. The elephant, housed alone for her final decade, leaves a legacy of advanced geriatric care.
Sydney's ocean pools and netted beaches see unprecedented crowds following recent shark attacks, with Wylie's Baths capping entries for the first time ever. Experts predict a return to open water swimming soon.
Wellington faces an environmental disaster as millions of litres of untreated sewage flow into the sea after a wastewater plant failure, prompting health warnings and economic concerns.
A rare Braun's wrasse fish has been discovered in the kelp forests of Western Australia, highlighting the region's rich marine biodiversity and conservation needs.
An international scientific expedition has confirmed extensive freshwater reserves beneath the ocean floor off New England, offering new insights into poorly understood offshore aquifers that could transform global water security.
A comprehensive guide on shark attack risks in Australia, detailing the safest swimming locations and times to avoid, based on recent data and expert advice.
Researchers have captured rare footage of a giant phantom jellyfish, Stygiomedusa gigantea, off the Argentine coast. The creature, which can grow to the size of a school bus, was filmed at depths of 820 feet.
Researchers have captured rare footage of a giant phantom jellyfish, Stygiomedusa gigantea, off the Argentine coast, revealing a creature that can grow to the size of a school bus with tentacles over 30 feet long.
The US Coast Guard has identified all seven victims who perished when the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank off Massachusetts. The crew, including a father-son duo and a young fisheries observer, were featured on a History Channel show.
A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours through rough seas off Western Australia to rescue his mother and siblings after they were swept offshore, with aerial footage capturing the dramatic rescue.
A 13-year-old boy heroically swam for four hours across 4km of ocean to rescue his family after their boat capsized off the coast of Western Australia.
A selection of striking images from Tuesday includes a grounded cargo ship in the English Channel and a vibrant Sea Goddess festival in coastal Britain.
Researchers propose methane gas releases and environmental forces beneath the ocean surface explain historic vanishings in the Bermuda Triangle region between Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.
The US Coast Guard has identified all seven victims and initiated a formal investigation into the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean off Gloucester, Massachusetts, which resulted in no survivors.
Captain Gus Sanfilippo, featured on History Channel, shared chilling last conversation with friend hours before his fishing vessel Lily Jean capsized, presumed dead with six crew.
The wreckage of the Lawrence N. McKenzie, a cargo ship lost in 1890, has been uncovered on Island Beach State Park after recent erosion, with park officials warning against tampering.
Hundreds gathered at North Bondi for a paddle-out tribute to 12-year-old Nico Antic, killed in a shark attack, as Sydney faces a surge in shark incidents.
The US Coast Guard has suspended search operations for six missing crew members after the commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean capsized off Massachusetts. One body was recovered.
Scientists propose that methane gas eruptions from the ocean floor created temporary hazards in the Bermuda Triangle, potentially explaining historical ship and plane disappearances before the phenomenon dissipated.
The US Coast Guard launches intensive search for the 72-foot fishing vessel Lily Jean, missing with seven crew members off Gloucester, Massachusetts, amid treacherous winter conditions.
The US Coast Guard has recovered a body and debris after launching a major search operation for a missing fishing vessel off the coast of Massachusetts.
A 13-year-old boy, Deivson Rocha Dantas, was fatally mauled by a shark while swimming with friends on a beach in Brazil. The attack occurred as he was playing in the water, with the shark striking from behind before his friends attempted a rescue.
A massive 150kg bull shark has been recovered from Sydney Harbour near where 12-year-old Nico Antic died in a shark attack. Fisherman Chris Allchin described the dangerous capture operation.
Professional photographer Ken Kiefer films dramatic close-up footage of large sharks swarming bait boxes during intense underwater feeding encounters off Grand Bahama's coast.