Category : Oceans


Tasmania's Pink Slime: Environmental Emergency Feared

A mysterious pink slime has appeared on secluded Tasmanian beaches, with scientists fearing a harmful algal bloom. Authorities are investigating as environmentalists sound the alarm. Read the latest.

Major sea search after man dies at Withernsea

A 67-year-old man has died and a major search is ongoing for two missing people after reports of multiple people in difficulty in the sea at Withernsea, East Yorkshire.

Family of Four Feared in Withernsea Sea Search

A major rescue operation is underway off Withernsea after reports of a family in difficulty in 'horrendous' sea conditions. Coastguard helicopters and lifeboats are involved.

Second NSW drowning of 2026 at Lobster Bay

A man in his 50s has drowned at Lobster Bay, marking the second coastal fatality in New South Wales this year. Authorities warn of dangerous summer conditions.

Australia's 'Impossible' Wave Baffles Scientists

Surfers uncover a bizarre 'wave that shouldn't exist' off Australia's coast, creating a 40-metre pillar of water. Experts are stumped by the unique phenomenon. Discover the footage that's stunned the internet.

Cornwall seaweed farm appeal sparks local fury

Residents of a famous Doc Martin coastline battle a huge industrial seaweed farm appeal, fearing it will ruin tourism and the environment. A crucial hearing is set for January.

Fishermen and scientists save Costa Brava corals

Catalan fishermen are rescuing corals from their nets in a pioneering scheme to combat climate change damage. Discover how this EU-backed project is fighting for the Mediterranean's future.

400 historic shoes found on Welsh beaches

Over 400 old shoes excavated from Vale of Glamorgan beaches. Theories link them to a 19th-century shipwreck or Bridgend's shoemaking past. Join the restoration effort.

Ancient shoes from shipwreck found on Welsh coast

Volunteers in Wales uncover hundreds of historic leather shoes, believed to be from a 150-year-old Italian shipwreck. Discover the fascinating theories behind this maritime mystery.

Triathlete Feared Dead in California Shark Attack

Experienced swimmer and triathlete Erica Fox, 55, is feared killed in a shark attack at Lovers Point, California. The tragic incident marks the third shark encounter at the site since 2022. Read the full story.

Mass Oyster Reef Restoration Launches on Norfolk Coast

A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, deploying millions of oysters to revive marine ecosystems and clear North Sea waters. Discover this ambitious conservation drive.

Deep-sea mining cuts seafloor animals by 37%

A major five-year study finds deep-sea mining exploration reduced seafloor invertebrates by 37%. Discover the impacts on biodiversity and the crucial data for global policy decisions.

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