Stinky Seaweed Invasions Cost US Billions Annually
Massive sargassum seaweed blooms are causing economic damage up to $1bn, closing beaches and posing health risks from Florida to the Caribbean. New study quantifies the staggering cost.
Category : Oceans
Acid Oceans Could Dull Sharks' Fearsome Teeth
German scientists reveal rising ocean acidity damages shark teeth, threatening their predatory edge. Discover the implications for marine ecosystems and conservation efforts.
Massive 600-Year-Old 'Super Ship' Found in Denmark
Archaeologists uncover the world's largest medieval cog, a 28m 'super ship' from the 1400s. Dive into the incredible finds offering a new view of maritime life. Read the full story.
Man dies after fishing crew go overboard off UK coast
A man has died after two crew members fell from a fishing vessel 14 miles off Newbiggin, Northumberland. Emergency services battled 4m waves in a major rescue operation. Read the full story.
Great White Shark Kills Mum of Four in 1985 Frenzy
The horrific 1985 shark attack on Shirley Ann Durdin, a mother-of-four, in South Australia. Her headless torso was all that remained. Read the full story of the tragedy and the hunt for the rogue shark.
Boat Capsize Survivors Rescued After Six Hours at Sea
Three men survived for six hours in the sea off New Zealand by clinging to a single lifejacket after their boat capsized. Read the dramatic rescue story.
Three men rescued after six hours in sea off New Zealand
Three sailors survived six hours in the sea off Tolaga Bay, clinging to one lifejacket after their boat capsized. A major multi-agency rescue operation successfully found them. Read the full story of their survival.
Diver's final moments in Blue Hole caught on camera
The chilling recovered footage shows Yuri Lipski's fatal 2000 dive in Egypt's Blue Hole, a site linked to 200 deaths. Discover the dangers of nitrogen narcosis.
Diver's final moments in Blue Hole caught on camera
Chilling recovered footage shows Yuri Lipski's fatal 2000 dive in Egypt's Blue Hole, highlighting the dangers of nitrogen narcosis and ignored safety warnings. Read the full investigation.
Pregnant deep-sea 'dragon' shark found on tourist beach
A rare pregnant Portuguese shark, likened to a 'How to Train Your Dragon' creature, washed up dead in Spain. Experts suspect fatal fishing injury. Read the full investigation.
Inflatable mattress sailor rescued after 90 mins in cold sea
A person was rescued by RNLI volunteers after nearly 90 minutes in 7C waters trying to sail to a Scottish island on an inflatable mattress. The lifeboat crew warns against using pool toys at sea.
Divers stranded at sea after boat disappears off Perth
Two divers spent 90 minutes in the ocean after surfacing to find their boat had vanished off Mindarie, Western Australia. Their dramatic rescue and safety warning.
Mum eaten by great white shark in front of her children
Shirley Ann Durdin was killed by a 20ft great white shark in 1985 in a rare fatal attack. Her children witnessed the horror from shore. Read the full tragic story.
Mum killed by great white shark as children watched
The horrific 1985 shark attack on Shirley Ann Durdin, witnessed by her children, remains one of history's most notorious. Read the full story and its lasting impact.
Man rescued from sea off Edinburgh on inflatable mattress
A man attempting to reach Cramond Island on an inflatable bed was rescued by RNLI crews after falling into the cold sea. Read the full story and safety warnings.
RNLI rescue man on inflatable mattress off Edinburgh coast
A man attempting to reach Cramond Island on an inflatable bed was rescued by RNLI crews after falling into the cold sea. Read the full safety warning.
Survivor's Tale: 1963 Great White Shark Attack & Legacy
In 1963, Rodney Fox suffered a horrific great white shark attack, needing 462 stitches. He survived to become a pioneering shark conservationist and consultant on Jaws. Discover his incredible story.
Survivor of 1963 Great White Shark Attack Becomes Conservationist
In 1963, Rodney Fox suffered a horrific great white shark attack. He survived against the odds and dedicated his life to shark research and conservation. Discover his incredible story.
Radio Clue Could Solve 87-Year-Old Amelia Earhart Mystery
A deep-sea exploration team has recreated Amelia Earhart's final flight using a replica of her 1937 radio. Could this 91-year-old aviation mystery finally be solved? Read the latest.
Goodwin Sands: Kent's Shifting Ship Graveyard
The treacherous Goodwin Sands off Deal, Kent, have claimed 2,000 vessels. Discover how shifting sandbanks and modern sonar mapping impact Dover Strait shipping lanes.
Shifting Goodwin Sands: A 2,000-Ship Graveyard
The treacherous Goodwin Sands sandbanks off Deal, Kent, have claimed 2,000 vessels. Discover how modern sonar now tracks their deadly migration. Read the full story.
Franklin Returns Sacred Cherokee Land in Historic Vote
The town of Franklin, North Carolina, votes unanimously to return the ancient Noquisiyi Mound to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a landmark decision in the Land Back movement.
Dog rescued from 100ft cliff ledge in Cornwall
A springer spaniel named Bruno was saved in a dramatic cliff rescue after falling halfway down a 100ft drop in Cornwall. Read the full story of the coastguard's daring operation.
Human remains found in search for missing snorkeller
Human remains have been discovered on a Western Australian beach in the search for Wen 'Walter' Ren Gu, 32, who vanished while diving on New Year's Day. Read the latest updates.
Human remains found in search for missing snorkeller
Human remains discovered on Australian beach believed to be 32-year-old Wen 'Walter' Ren Gu, who vanished while crayfish diving on New Year's Day. Read the latest.
Massive unregulated squid fishing fleet threatens ecosystem
A vast, Chinese-dominated fishing fleet is exploiting a regulatory vacuum off Argentina, plundering squid stocks and risking ecological collapse. Action is urgently needed.
Hero pensioner's desperate bid to save drowning mother and daughter
A 68-year-old man risked his life trying to rescue a teenage girl and her mother from 20-foot waves off the East Yorkshire coast. Read the full, heartbreaking account of the tragedy.
Whitby danger photo after Withernsea sea deaths
A shocking image shows a person edging close to huge waves in Whitby harbour just a day after two died in Withernsea. Read the full story on the dangerous coastal conditions.
Two dead, one missing in East Yorkshire sea tragedy
A teenage girl was swept away in rough seas off Withernsea, leading to a tragic rescue attempt. Two people have died and a third is missing. Searches continue.
Pink Slime on Tasmanian Beaches Sparks Emergency Fears
A mysterious pink slime has appeared on secluded Tasmanian beaches, prompting fears of a harmful algal bloom. Authorities are testing as scientists warn of rapid growth and potential marine damage.
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