Keyword "Marine Life" - List of latest news (752 results)

09:11 More than 80% of the world’s reefs hit by bleaching after worst global event on record

An ashen pallor and an eerie stillness all that remains where there should fluttering fish and vibrant colours in the reefscape, one conservationist says

23:35 How to stay safe from sharks: Tips following the Israeli coast attack

“Sharks aren’t interested in humans. We're not part of their diet. Incidents like the one in Hadera are extremely rare," said Dr. Aviad Scheinin, a researcher at the University of Haifa.

21/04 Venomous aquatic invader spreads across Israeli coasts in Europe thanks to climate change

The venomous aquatic invader comes in four sub-species, two of which are currently found in the Mediterranean.

18/04 Rare footage captured of interspecies infanticide by dolphins off Welsh coast

Dolphin-watching tour witnesses four adult bottlenose dolphins kill a common dolphin calf in Cardigan Bay

17/04 Kicking up a stink: row over sewage pollution blighting Cape Town’s beaches

Campaigners say authorities should be doing more to clean up waters around the city of nearly 5 million people

17/04 Marine researchers reel in first footage of colossal squid

International researchers have caught on camera a deep-sea colossal squid living in its natural habitat for the first time. The creature, a juvenile spotted in the South Atlantic, was almost entirely transparent.

17/04 ‘No fish, no money, no food’: Colombia’s stilt people fight to save their wetlands

Illegally diverted rivers, seawater and poorly managed building projects have polluted the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta. But the Unesco site has a vital role to play in fighting climate change

16/04 Live colossal squid captured on video in wild for first time ever

A young Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, the heaviest invertebrate on earth, was filmed in the Atlantic Ocean

14/04 Climate crisis has tripled length of deadly ocean heatwaves, study finds

Hotter seas supercharge storms and destroy critical ecosystems such as kelp forests and coral reefs

13/04 ‘They called it black gold’: but should cuttlefish be on our menus?

It’s a delicacy in France and Spain, and springing up at the UK’s restaurants, but is the trend for dining on cuttlefish sustainable?

12/04 Inside the fight to save California’s dying sea lions from toxic algae: ‘We’re like 911 operators’

The chance of the marine animal’s survival after domoic acid poisoning is 50-50, and this year, the outbreak has sickened hundreds

10/04 ‘Yoda’ for scientists: the outsider ecologist whose ideas from the 80s just might fix our future

John Todd’s eco-machine stunned experts by using natural organisms to remove toxic waste from a Cape Cod lagoon. Forty years on, he wants to build a fleet of them to clean up the oceans

09/04 Mackerel stocks near breaking point because of overfishing, say experts

Northeast Atlantic mackerel populations depleted, and Good Fish Guide says shoppers should look for other options

08/04 It’s up to each of us to help save life on Earth – I love this challenge | Bob Brown

Taking action against species extinction can be risky but it’s better than surrender

05/04 AI scanning helps Scottish conservation project turn tide for flapper skate

Anglers who campaigned for protected area off Oban and Mull are providing key data on critically endangered species

02/04 Company at center of probe into dolphin deaths at Gulf World Marine Park files for bankruptcy

The Dolphin Company filed for bankruptcy on Sunday amid an investigation into animal deaths at Florida's Gulf World Marine Park.

01/04 ‘The ultimate circular economy’: how coral holobionts conjure magnificence from nothing

These creatures evolved over millenia to create nature’s finest circular economy, but are now struggling to survive

29/03 Nature’s secret soundscape: listen with me to the world’s quietest creatures

While humans are more boisterous than ever, other species are talking too – this is what you will hear if you really listen

29/03 Murky dolphin deaths at Florida theme park prompt law enforcement raid

State investigation under way at Gulf World after four dolphins have mysteriously died in past six months

27/03 Fake dolphins and frantic digging: the army of helpers learning to rescue New Zealand’s stranded whales

A vast network of volunteers leap into action to save beached creatures in New Zealand, a global hotspot for strandings

25/03 Real life 'sharktopus'? Scientists share video of strange shark-octopus encounter

Researchers off the coast of New Zealand caught a rare sight on camera - an octopus hitching a ride on the back of an ultra-fast shark species.

24/03 Hundreds of nominations for invertebrate of the year whittled down to 10

It was a challenge to choose from among the wonderful creatures including insects, arachnids and crustaceans

24/03 ‘Unique and important’: Tongue-biting louse is wonderfully gruesome

The inventive parasite Cymothoa exigua can survive for years by taking over a fish’s tongue and keeping its host alive

22/03 Ningaloo and Great Barrier Reef hit by ‘profoundly distressing’ simultaneous coral bleaching events

Scientists say widespread damage to both world heritage-listed reefs is ‘heartbreaking’ as WA reef accumulates highest amount of heat stress on record

22/03 Octopus hitches ride on shark’s back in remarkable footage that is ‘a reminder of the wonders of the ocean’: ‘Sharktopus’

Forget “sharknado” — this footage shows a new feat of nature.

22/03 Rangers discover carcass of rare Mediterranean monk seal on Israeli shore

The last confirmed sighting of a monk seal in Israel occurred in December 2024, when reservist soldiers reported one at the Rosh HaNikra caves.

22/03 Shock scenes at iconic Aussie beach

A toxic algae bloom has rocked an iconic peninsula south of Adelaide, with beachgoers experiencing respiratory problems and dead marine animals washing ashore.

21/03 Octopus jumps shark and goes for a ride on its back

Researchers spot orange Maori octopus clinging to back of large shark off coast of New Zealand in December 2023

20/03 Turtle trouble: Why are so many stunned turtles washing up in Florida?

Scientists aren't sure exactly why the events are increasing, but say it's likely attributed to a variety of factors.

19/03 WATCH: Rare pod of false killer whales spotted near Herzliya

False killer whales - which are in fact a dolphin - are typically deep-sea dwellers, and are one of the rarest marine mammals in the region.

19/03 Flipping for joy! Dolphins greet NASA astronauts back to Earth after splashdown

NASA’s Johnson Space Center account posted a video on X calling the dolphins “the unplanned welcome crew!”

19/03 Single-use plastic waste on UK and Channel Island beaches ‘up by 9.5% last year’

Litter such as crisp packets and bottle tops are polluting the coast at the rate of nearly two items a sq metre, conservation charity report finds

18/03 Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa

Deal will restrict fishing near colonies on Robben Island and Bird Island for 10 years, after long debate between industry and conservationists

16/03 Underwater ‘doorbell’ helps scientists catch coral-eating fish in Florida

Researchers use innovative cameras to identify fish species hindering coral reef restoration

12/03 Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows

Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decay

12/03 North Sea collision: foul play, technical fault or human error?

As investigators look into how two modern ships collided in seemingly calm weather, this is what we know so far

11/03 Male blue-lined octopuses inject females with venom during sex so she doesn’t eat him, study shows

Tetrodotoxin immobilises the female – who is about two to five times bigger than the male – so mating can occur, researchers observed

10/03 The Sargaso Sea puzzle .. The only one in the world without a beach and is linked to the Bermuda triangle .. What is its story? - The seventh day

It is known about the seas the presence of beaches and coasts, but the Sarmaso Sea, which is located in the north of the Atlantic Ocean, is a strange sea, as it is not surrounded by a land at all, like all other seas on the planet ..

08/03 More than a million salmon dumped after ‘unprecedented’ mass mortality at Tasmanian fish farms

Bob Brown Foundation’s drone footage appears to show farm workers pumping live salmon into a tub carrying dead fish and then sealing it

06/03 ‘The entire coastline will be cemented over’: the tiny Italian town set to become a dock for giant cruise ships

Only 20 miles from Italy’s capital, Isola Sacra was ignored for years but now Royal Caribbean has plans to turn it into a major new port

05/03 Fearing toxic waste, Greenland ended uranium mining. Now, they could be forced to restart - or pay $11bn

The island is being sued by a mining company over its decision, and faces paying nine times its annual budget in damages if it loses

04/03 Dolphins sighted 2.5 miles off coast of Rishon Lezion

The sighting comes amidst reports of a declining apex predator population in the Mediterranean region.

27/02 Meet Chonkus: the CO2-chomping alga that could help tackle the climate crisis

Synechococcus elongatusis soaks up carbon dioxide for its photosynthesis and stores more than other strains

26/02 Rogue right whales now appear to be heading toward the right ocean

A pair of adult female right whales are still roaming around off Florida's west coast while calving off the Atlantic Coast continues.

26/02 ‘Superpod’ of more than 2,000 dolphins frolic off California coast: ‘Like flying eyebrows’

Boat tour captures video of Northern right whale dolphins, Pacific white-sided dolphins and light grey baby calves

25/02 ‘I know their names, what they eat’: tracking polar bears on Svalbard’s shifting icescapes

For more than 20 years, scientists have followed the animals in Norway’s Arctic archipelago to understand how they may adapt to changing threats as the ice they depend on melts

24/02 ‘Super exciting’ visit of dolphins to East River offers hope of cleaner New York

The rare sighting of two common short-beaked dolphins hints at an environmental success story

21/02 Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

From bats to moths, species working the night shift are suffering as light pollution soars

19/02 Baby seal found far from the beach in Connecticut city: 'Lucky' to be rescued

The seal was brought to the Mystic Aquarium for recovery.

19/02 More than 150 whales stranded on beach in remote north-western Tasmania

Veterinarians and conservationists respond to mass beaching, but experts warn inaccessibility and poor conditions may limit ability to help

18/02 Sunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, study finds

The chemical compounds that block UV rays may lead to bleaching of coral and a decrease in fish fertility

18/02 I’m obsessed with fish that clean other fish: they remember their clients, much like a hairdresser

I’m campaigning for legal protection for cleaner fish, because no one has done a proper assessment of the impact of removing them from Scottish reefs

17/02 Gen Zs are literally sobbing over viral video of ‘small but mighty’ anglerfish: ‘We are so proud’

Gen Zers are crying an ocean over the saga of a small anglerfish that perished shortly after swimming to the surface, as seen in TikTok videos with millions of views.

15/02 Waitrose to stop selling suffocated farmed prawns, as campaigners say they feel pain

As the supermarket vows to introduce electrical stunning for its farmed prawns, campaigners call on others to follow suit

15/02 ‘I closed my eyes to brace for impact’: the man who escaped a whale’s mouth

Adrián Simancas encountered a humpback off Chile’s coast – but scientists say he was never at risk of being swallowed

13/02 Just a fluke: whale briefly swallows kayaker in incident captured on camera

‘I thought I was dead,’ said the kayaker, who was let go by humpback off the Chilean coast after a few seconds

12/02 Scientists investigated a mystery of the sea. They found dancing turtles.

Sea turtles have long mystified researchers by returning to beaches where they were hatched, magnetic signals may be the key, new research finds.

11/02 Trump signs order to bring back plastic straws claiming paper ones ‘explode’

Order rolls back Biden policy to phase out federal purchases of single-use plastic as Trump calls it a ‘ridiculous situation’

10/02 More than 1,100 dead sea turtles washed up along southern India’s coastline

The mass death of once-endangered olive ridley turtles in January has prompted an increase in wildlife patrols and a crackdown on fishing boats

09/02 Mysterious black devil fish spotted for first time near ocean surface, Spain

The black devil fish is described as "a true predator of the depths" that uses "symbiotic bioluminescent bacteria as bait to lure its prey, in the same way as in the popular movie Finding Nemo."

06/02 Humpback whale song and human language are more similar than you might think. Here’s why

Researchers have found a pattern indicating certain ‘words’ are used more often than others – but humans won’t be speaking whale any time soon

05/02 Women behind the lens: ‘I fish like a woman, not like a man’

A photograph of Milagros ‘Corito’ Molina and her sons is part of a project exploring how a group of Venezuelan women went from weaving nets to using them

04/02 Norway rules out fish farm ban despite ‘existential threat’ to wild salmon

Open-net farms to continue despite numbers of wild fish halving as minister looks for ‘acceptable’ pollution levels

04/02 A manatee: Imagine eating lettuce under water | Helen Sullivan

Manatees don’t have incisors or canines, only ‘cheek teeth’. No hair, only whiskers. Algae growing on their backs. Everything is gentle

03/02 A flooded quarry, a mysterious millionaire and the dream of a new Atlantis

An innovative mission on the Welsh border, funded by an anonymous private investor, has begun work to create a ‘permanent human settlement’ under the sea

02/02 ‘Heartbreaking’: Iceland’s pioneering female fishing guides fear for wild salmon

First women working as fishing guides on Laxá River, featured in new film, call for action after farmed fish escape

01/02 The hidden gem in Greece just 10 miles from Athens that's under sewage threat

The picturesque Athens Riviera which lies just 10 miles south of Greece's capital city is facing serious sewage issues, with illegal connections and an ageing system.

30/01 ‘Like dropping a bomb’: why is clean energy leader Uruguay ramping up the search for oil?

The South American country has begun exploration in its Atlantic waters, with experts warning it is endangering livelihoods, marine life and climate goals

29/01 Orcas hunt great white sharks in Australian waters and eat their livers, 50cm bite mark confirms

Behaviour of ‘remarkable predators’ also seen off coast of South Africa could affect ecosystem, researchers say

29/01 ‘Super pod’ of more than 1,500 dolphins spotted off California coast

Whale watchers capture rare footage of miles-long cluster of dolphins ‘just having a great time’

28/01 Aquarium surprised by ‘virgin birth’ of swell shark in all-female tank

Baby shark Yoko hatched in early January, flummoxing staff and experts at a US aquarium

28/01 Spanish fishers in Galicia report ‘catastrophic’ collapse in shellfish stocks

Climate crisis and pollution reported as possible reasons for dramatic fall in numbers of cockles, clams and mussels

27/01 Scottish salmon producers allowed to remove ‘farmed’ from front of packaging

Government lawyers say ‘no need to include unnecessary pejorative words’ after campaigners appeal against change

27/01 Sandeels vs the EU: how the puffin’s favourite food sparked first post-Brexit courtroom trade battle

This week the EU will argue the UK’s ban on catching the tiny fish, celebrated by conservationists, amounts to discrimination against Danish fishers

24/01 I’m obsessed with icebreaking: I was trained not to hit anything – now I drive my ship into ice 24/7

As the captain of a royal research ship, I break ice to get to British stations in the Antarctic. It’s great fun - but getting stuck is always a risk

23/01 ‘Awe-inspiring and harrowing’: how two orcas with a taste for liver decimated the great white shark capital of the world

A decade ago, up to 1,000 of the apex predators lived in one South African bay. Now they have gone, fleeing from killer whales. But the gap they have left creates problems for other species

21/01 Into the Deep review – Richard Dreyfuss brings the meaning to smugglers v sharks thriller

Full of cliche-riddled dialogue and bizarre flashbacks, this basic effort is only saved by a tacked-on lecture from Jaws star Dreyfuss

21/01 ‘We ask to be recognised’: small fishers claim €12bn EU fund favours big players

Artisanal shellfish farmers face ruinous losses but money meant to help is going to the powerful fishing industry, say critics

20/01 Campaigners call for action as jellyfish threaten Scottish salmon farms

String jellyfish species that has killed millions of salmon in Norwegian sea farms reported in Scotland

19/01 Treasury seeks to keep water firm fines earmarked for sewage cleanups

Exclusive: Restoration fund in England could be ‘siphoned off’ to be used for general government spending, not repairing rivers

19/01 Fishermen are in emergency as the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries increases seaweed farming... 1,200 tons of unsold seaweed was thrown away

Dried seaweed production increased by 25% this month due to the expansion of new licenses due to a good harvest. Dried seaweed is expensive, but dried seaweed selling prices have plummeted by 45%. Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kang Do-hyung's outlook for supply and demand and prices are misaligned, pointing out that "illegal farming has increased, but there is a lack of crackdown" (Seoul = Yonh

18/01 Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly

More sightings may be a positive sign for growing population but also indicative of effect of climate change

17/01 Scottish government must do more to control salmon farming, inquiry finds

Report criticises ‘slow progress’ on industry regulation, amid record fish mortality and concerns over welfare and environmental pollution

16/01 Window to stop decline of England’s nature closing fast, watchdog says

Office for Environmental Protection calls for urgent action after finding government is falling short on most targets

14/01 Five years, multiple deaths: what is happening at the home of the last captive whales in Canada?

Ontario’s Marineland lost five belugas last year, which the park’s management puts down to the ‘circle of life’. But activists claim animal welfare is at stake

12/01 Tourists pay big money to take luxe pictures at insane pool in Dubai

Sitting 96 metres high overlooking Dubai’s skyline and the famous Palm Jumeirah, is an infinity pool decked out in Dolce & Gabbana’s iconic white and blue majolica print.

12/01 'Confused' baby king crab causes fever on social networks

Video of tiny king crab with spiny shell and looking confused in scientist's palm attracts tens of millions of views on X.

12/01 Darkness', the colossal marine predator that surpasses all its relatives

The species, called Dulcibella camanchaca, stands out for its size, quadrupling its closest relatives.

09/01 Male whale sharks bite the female's tail to flirt

Scientists have for the first time recorded the courtship behavior of whale sharks, the ocean's largest fish, off the coast of Western Australia.

09/01 Grey seals, minke whales and bluefin tuna: is the North Sea bouncing back to its glory days?

Hollywood stars once came for the big-game fishing, but the return of a host of species to the depleted waters around Britain’s coast is a cause for quiet optimism

08/01 Fewer than one in 14 male humpback whales in New Caledonia are fathers

Reproduction is ‘very rare’ for a humpback male, study of South Pacific whales finds

06/01 French marine park closes, leaving fate of two orcas uncertain

Activists had been angered by Marineland’s plans to transfer the two killer whales to Japan due to Tokyo’s lax animal welfare laws

06/01 Scientists discover a new predatory species 8,000 meters under the ocean

Published in the journal Systematics and Biodiversity, this discovery offers key information on biodiversity, adaptation and ecological dynamics in hadal zones.

04/01 As police search for the body of shark victim Lance Appleby, just how fearful should Australians be?

Experts say long term trend towards more shark attacks is partly because of population growth, and that the risk remains low

04/01 Orca who carried dead newborn for weeks has lost another calf and is traveling with it

Tahlequah, an orca that carried her dead calf for 17 days and more than 1,000 miles in 2018, lost another calf recently and is grieving the death in a similar way.

02/01 Grieving killer whale who carried calf’s body spotted again with dead baby

Experts say sighting of orca in Puget Sound with second deceased calf is ‘devastating’ for ailing population

02/01 Walker discovers '£4,000 haul' on English beach

A walker shared a photo of a peculiar "roll" of seaweed and shells spread out over a beach in Blackpool over the weekend, and people were quick to point out it may be a valuable find.

02/01 ‘Extraordinary longevity’: great whales can live a lot longer than we thought – if we leave them alone

Bowhead whales may not be the only species that can live to 200 years old. Researchers have found that the industrial hunting of great whales has masked the ability of these underwater giants to also live to great ages

01/01 Deadly truth behind state’s ‘glowing’ algae

A “glowing” algae bloom has appeared along the Tasmanian coastline and dazzled with a natural light show for New Year’s Eve – but a lead researcher has revealed the dark truth behind this phenomenon.

31/12 ‘In 10 years we may cease to exist’: rising seas and influx of tourists threaten to engulf Panama island

The island community has fought for its survival for hundreds of years. But modern threats are testing its cultural resilience

30/12 Dead humpback whale washes up on Long Island beach: police

A young humpback whale washed up on Long Island on Monday, the latest in a series of troubling similar incidents in recent weeks.

30/12 Tourist killed by shark near popular resort

A tourist has been killed and another injured following a horrific shark attack off the coast of a popular beach resort in Egypt.

28/12 ‘They’re stuck’: Cape Cod seeing more whale, turtle and dolphin strandings

Changing tides have led to an increase of beached marine life, whom rescuers scramble to save before they die

26/12 Africa's incredible beach that's just like the Maldives but cheaper

A beautiful unspoilt jewel on the east coast of Africa that's been hailed one of the best diving spots in the world minus the eye-watering costs of the Maldives.

25/12 Russian scientists criticise cleanup efforts after oil spill in Black Sea

Experts decry lack of required equipment to clean up about 4,300 tonnes of oil after two tankers hit by storm in the Kerch Strait

17/12 Denmark refuses to extradite whaling activist Paul Watson to Japan, says lawyer

US-Canadian founder of Sea Shepherd was arrested in Greenland after Japan issued international warrant

17/12 Dolphin Boy review – human baby lives under the sea in watery kids animation

A boy raised underwater by dolphins goes in search of his human mother on dry land in Mohammad Kheirandish’s incoherent fable

16/12 ‘Like a giant bird box’: the volunteers building huge snowdrifts for Finland’s pregnant seals

As warmer winters melt the snow drifts that endangered Saimaa ringed seals raise their young in, humans are giving them a helping hand

15/12 Two Russian tankers sink in Black Sea spilling 4,300 tonnes of oil

Ukraine accuses Moscow of recklessness amid risk of ecological damage to marine environment

12/12 ’How I survived the Boxing Day tsunami’

For most people, the idea of a holiday in Thailand conjures up images of delicious food, relaxing swims and endless sunshine.

11/12 Trawl the sea or mine for metals? Pacific nations wrestle with how to protect oceans - and livelihoods

Palau plans to allow more fishing in its marine sanctuary, as countries across the region seek to balance conservation with economic needs

11/12 ‘We’re an evolving laboratory’: the island on a quest to be self-sufficient in energy

Harnessing wind, hydro and maybe geothermal power, the tiny Canary Island of El Hierro is blazing a trail for sustainable energy – and the secret is all in the mix

11/12 Humpback whale makes record journey of more than 13,000km from South America to Africa

Research done with the help of citizen science shows male humpback completed almost twice the typical migration distance

06/12 Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists

Hunting bigger, more experienced animals eradicates memories and knowledge crucial to group survival, research suggests

05/12 The ocean is so big, why do sperm whales always have trouble getting along with giant squids? What grudge do they have?

Sperm whales, the giants of the ocean, are mistakenly called "sperm fish" because their heads are filled with whale oil. In the 18th century, fishermen mistakenly thought that these sticky liquids were special secretions. In fact, these whale oils were vital to sperm whales. They use whale oil to emit and receive echoes, similar to a sonar system, to help them determine direction, adjust their buo

05/12 Ditch Bali for this hidden Aussie island

Bali this, Bali that – we’ve heard it all before.

03/12 ‘It’s nonstop’: how noise pollution threatens the return of Norway’s whales

Cruises, fishing boats and even whale-watchers are adding to the din underwater, which biologist Heike Vester says not only masks cetaceans’ communication but can also stop them feeding

02/12 Anti-whaling activist to learn if he will be extradited to Japan within 14 days

Paul Watson, an early Greenpeace member, says his imprisonment in Greenland is a ‘political case’

02/12 Norway forced to pause plans to mine deep sea in Arctic

Small Socialist Left party threatens to block budget if government becomes first to issue licences for deep-sea exploration

02/12 Simulation shows horror reality of 2004 tsunami

The devastating reality of the 2004 tsunami that claimed the lives of more than 220,000 people has been re-created in a terrifying simulation.

02/12 Qantas unlocks new route to epic paradise

White sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and around 300 islands to explore — a brand new route direct from Australia is about to take to the skies, and it’s going to be every tropical lovers dream.

01/12 ‘If I’m sent to Japan, I’m not coming home’: jailed anti-whaler defiant in face of extradition threat

Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson talks about his arrest on behalf of the Japanese government, his ‘interesting’ Greenland prison, and separation from his children

30/11 One of the fastest fish in the world! The long and pointed upper jaw can be called a sharp sword, and the muscles are extremely strong. He is a well-deserved top ocean hunter.

Swordfish is a tropical and subtropical upper-ocean fish with a large and streamlined body. This spindle-shaped body structure lays the foundation for its fast swimming in the water. Its muscles are very well developed, giving it powerful explosive power. The colors of the whole body are rich and varied, and the green-brown body is inlaid with gray-white spots. These spots are arranged in an order

28/11 Can you take a clean cruise holiday and which vessels are the worst emitters?

In a booming sector where the biggest ships have doubled in size since 2000, pressure is growing to make cruising a greener, more sustainable way to travel

28/11 Country’s huge move after tourist deaths

Two horrifying recent tourist deaths in Australia’s favourite holiday destination have sparked serious safety questions.

27/11 Paradise lost? How cruise companies are ‘eating up’ the Bahamas

Another vast tourist resort project promising jobs and prosperity. But critics say such developments imperil the pristine environments they advertise

26/11 How incredible is the "physical fitness" of tuna that lives to swim? The meat is actually red

Tuna, the sea creature often found in cans or sashimi, is an extremely fast swimmer. They are so fast that Bolt's sprint speed pales in comparison to them. Tuna can swim at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour, which is extremely rare in the ocean. The high-speed swimming of tuna is not only a skill, but also a necessity for survival. Once they stop swimming, they suffocate because they don't get eno

24/11 Overfishing and climate change force indigenous Malay populations to abandon traditions

Bajau Laut indigenous traditions face extinction as climate change disrupts their marine way of life.

23/11 Incredible moment octopus throws stones at fish in ground-breaking new footage

In a video first, an octopus has been recorded throwing stones at fish while hiding in a clamshell during filming of a documentary in Southeast Asia.

23/11 ‘Catastrophic’ marine heatwaves are killing sealife and causing mass disruption to UK fisheries

Targeted research must be launched urgently to save sea creatures and plant life, oceanography centre warns

23/11 First grey seal pup of the season born on Suffolk coast

Fourth consecutive year that seals have bred at Orford Ness, where more than 130 pups were born last season

21/11 Reduce whale-ship strikes by making 2.6% of ocean surface safer, study says

Researchers identify collision hotspots around world but reveal almost all these lack preventive measures

20/11 Our Oceans review – Barack Obama’s nature show might be the most beautiful thing you see all year

Yes, the ex-president’s soothing voice was made to narrate this gorgeous wildlife programme. But the absolutely majestic visuals are the real star

18/11 The giant blue whale was turned into a skeleton after death and is still leaking oil 26 years later! 1.2 liters collected

In the New Bedford Whaling Museum in the United States, there is an exhibit that has attracted countless attention-a juvenile blue whale skeleton about 20 meters long, named KOBO. This huge blue whale has been "floating" in the museum for many years after its death. It is not only its size that is amazing, but also the black liquid that is constantly oozing out. On March 3, 1998, when he was only

15/11 Second oarfish, mythical harbinger of doom, found washed up in California

Roughly 10ft-long specimen discovered on Encinitas beach shortly after August discovery of the ‘doomsday fish’

14/11 World’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands

Gigantic multicoloured organism is visible from space and has grown for between 300 and 500 years

14/11 Pint-sized crustacean named after New Zealand brewery to boost interest in marine life

Tiny isopod is dubbed Pentaceration forkandbrewer in push to engage community with climate-threatened life in local waters

13/11 Marine biologists discover new sea slug species off Pacific coast

California researchers found ‘mystery mollusc’ in deep-sea midnight zone after initially observing it 20 years ago

12/11 ‘It should not taste marine-like’: Would you eat a burger made from processed sea squirts?

Odd-looking marine creatures called ciona are naturally rich in protein and one company aims to farm and process them for the table

12/11 One rat can poison 40,000 rats. Why are crabs poisonous? Where does the poison come from?

Crabs are often a delicacy on people's tables. Their meat is delicate, sweet, and has a mellow taste. However, not all crabs are safe to eat, especially some sea crabs. For example, the embroidered spine is as ripe as a crab. After a man in Zhanjiang accidentally ate this poisonous crab in 2021, it attracted widespread attention in the circle of friends, but it is unknown whether he was eventually

11/11 A large number of "blackhead fish schools" appeared in Shenzhen Bay, and the sea water was dyed black. Some people caught dozens of kilograms in 3 minutes.

Recently, a large number of fish have appeared in the waters of Shenzhen Bay. The spectacular scene has amazed many netizens. As can be seen from the picture, blackhead fish are in groups, and the water seems to be dyed black. Mullet, also known as mullet, mainly inhabits tropical and temperate seas and some bays and freshwater waters. It is distributed along the coast of my country. They feed on

11/11 LED lights on underside of surfboards may deter great white shark attacks

An Australian-led study using seal-shaped decoys found underside lighting disrupted ability of great whites to see silhouettes against sunlight above

11/11 Oysters doing well in Firth of Forth after reintroduction, say experts

Early signs of success seen in area where native European oysters were fished to local extinction by early 1900s

08/11 Outrage against Canada’s Marineland theme park after fifth beluga dies

Most recent fatality marks 17th beluga to die at Niagara Falls, Ontario, aquarium since 2019

07/11 Whale: Not my cup of tea! Diver accidentally swallowed by humpback whale! Captured 14 meters underwater and staged escape

In the vast ocean, whales are famous for their size, but even more striking is their peaceful nature. Blue whales, as the largest creatures in the history of the earth, as well as humpback whales and other members of the sea bream family, although their appearance is often awe-inspiring, their stories with people often make us feel the harmony and miracle of nature. A sensational incident occurred

07/11 Scientists make chilling discovery at the bottom of the Red Sea

Experts have uncovered "death pools" in the Red Sea-oxygen-free zones where marine life perishes but unique microbes thrive.

07/11 Iceland’s president urged to intervene over licence for Europe’s last whaler

Conservation groups are asking for the decision to allow Hvalur to hunt to be put on hold until after election

06/11 Eilat coral reefs are being 'starved' by high water temperatures

The reefs in Eilat displayed widespread bleaching, a phenomenon in which the symbiosis between coral and algae fails, typically due to high water temperatures.

06/11 School of sharks spotted near Ashkelon power plant

The plant, operated by the IEC, uses seawater to cool its production units. It then releases the slightly warmer water back into the sea, which can attract fish and sharks.

05/11 Sea angels and devils: could plankton unlock the secrets of human biology?

Scientists use new technology to sequence the DNA of microscopic ocean creatures for the first time

03/11 Fishermen all go out to sea to catch fish. Why don’t the pirates catch fish to eat even though they are hungry on the ship?

On the vast sea, fishermen often go out to fish and rely on the gifts of the sea to make a living. The fish they harvest become delicacies on their tables. However, pirates who also wandered on the sea rarely went fishing to fill their stomachs even if they were sometimes hungry. The reason for this is intriguing. Pirates are a group of maritime adventurers who make a living by plundering. Their m

31/10 I’m obsessed with whale poop: ‘It can be neon green, bright red – or even sparkle’

It may be colourful but if it gets on your clothes you have to throw them away, says biologist Dr Joe Roman, who can’t get enough of the stuff, which is vital to support ocean biodiversity

30/10 A moment that changed me: My miscarriages were devastating – then an orca’s grief made me try again

How can anyone cope with the loss of their pregnancies? When I watched Tahlequah the whale grieve her calf and go on to have another, it gave me unexpected hope

29/10 Tourist nightmare as UK's 'most beautiful' country has the filthiest beaches

This country has the most beautiful beaches in the UK, but they're ruined by the piles of litter found all over.

29/10 Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia

Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough

23/10 ‘We don’t know where the tipping point is’: climate expert on potential collapse of Atlantic circulation

Amoc collapse could have catastrophic impact on sea level in northern Atlantic, says oceanographer Stefan Rahmstorf

22/10 Right whale scientists see small increase in population, but fear it could be temporary

New estimate for endangered right whale population in 2023 shows a slight increase, but scientists fear it could be temporary after a deadly 2024

16/10 Microplastics found in dolphin breath for first time – study

Research suggests the marine animals are inhaling pollutants when they come up for air, with even rural populations affected

16/10 ‘Access to food is not the problem’: new orca study deepens mystery behind endangerment

True cause of why southern resident killer whales are on brink of extinction becomes murkier as conservationists warn of marine noise and ship traffic

15/10 Mysterious gooey blobs washed up on Canada beaches baffle experts

Residents and marine scientists unable to identify pale masses, as myriad theories are blown out of the water

15/10 A red-lipped batfish: is there anything creepier? | Helen Sullivan

We’ve all been there. We’ve all felt like a badly made-up, odd-limbed, irritable floor-dwelling mess

14/10 Oysters are back on British menu – but will red tape stifle the shellfish boom?

Dispute over use of invasive species could hit production at seafood farms

11/10 Maggots to the rescue: innovative food waste solution may help wild fish populations too

Project Mila’s team of volunteers collect organic waste from households, markets and restaurants in Mombasa and feed it to voracious larvae

10/10 Famous abandoned cruise ship left to rot for 30 years could be sunk on purpose

A cruise ship which once carried famous celebrities, may soon find its place under the sea after having been abandoned in Philadelphia for 30 years.

09/10 The Last of the Sea Women review – female Korean divers as picturesque eco-feminist tradition

Sue Kim’s film about South Korea’s underwater fishers has everything from nuclear pollution to sexism to cover, but sticks to bland reportage

03/10 Could a ban on sea farms save Canada’s salmon?

A row over sea life, lice and livelihoods is dividing communities as the government plans to end open-net pen farming in British Columbian waters

03/10 Europe’s exhausted oyster reefs ‘once covered area size of Northern Ireland’

Study uncovers vivid and poignant accounts of reefs as high as houses off countries including UK, France and Ireland

01/10 ‘We look to the past to move forward’: the ancient method boosting cuttlefish numbers in the Mediterranean

A project on Spain’s Costa Brava is reviving dwindling populations of the prized seafood – and keeping small-scale fishers in business

27/09 A wondrous fish has made a miraculous return to UK seas. Why are ministers so keen to see them all killed? | George Monbiot

We should be celebrating the revival of the bluefin tuna – but a ravenous fishing industry is already licking its lips, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

25/09 Surge in minke whales could be down to fewer basking sharks, Hebrides study says

When sighting rates for basking sharks are high they are low for minke whales, says monitoring programme

23/09 Earth may have breached seven of nine planetary boundaries, health check shows

Ocean acidification close to critical threshold, say scientists, posing threat to marine ecosystems and global liveability

23/09 The Fisherman and the Banker review – a coastal community’s astonishing fight for justice

Shot over 10 years, Sheena Sumaria’s documentary follows an Indian fishing village as it takes on global financial giants to protect its biodiversity and the residents’ livelihoods

23/09 I’m obsessed with sharks: I used to kill them, now I risk my life to film them

I killed a great white when I was 18 to feed my family in Madagascar. But now I’m documenting the threat to these beautiful creatures from overfishing

21/09 ‘I no longer have to save the world’: Novelist Richard Powers on fiction and the climate crisis

The Pulitzer-winning author of The Overstory on how ocean life inspired his latest novel – and why we need to rewrite our relationship with nature

19/09 ‘Vast’ carbon sink of mud on seabed needs more protection, study shows

Landmark research finds 244m tonnes of organic carbon is stored in top 10cm of marine sediment in British waters

18/09 Hope for coral reefs after IVF colonies survive record heat event – study

Scientists found 90% of young coral surveyed remained healthy compared with 25% of older corals, after mass bleaching event in the Caribbean

18/09 Former smugglers’ ship sunk off Ireland to form artificial reef

It is hoped MV Shingle, intercepted in 2014 with 32m cigarettes onboard, will benefit marine life and tourism

15/09 First large-scale UK onshore salmon project at risk over ‘factory farm’ claimss

Animal rights campaigners win a judicial review over pioneering £120m scheme at Grimsby port

15/09 Race is on to produce a super-coral to survive world’s warming seas

Widespread bleaching of reefs is devastating delicate ecosystems

14/09 Do fish have feelings? Scientists believe they’re getting closer to an answer

Research suggesting certain species can learn, experience pain and form relationships has implications for our attitude to world’s most-eaten animal

13/09 More than 80% of EU marine protected areas are ineffective, study shows

Activities such as mining, dredging and bottom trawling in most MPAs mean conservation targets will be missed, say researchers

13/09 Garden hake and ‘poet’ John Dory: our ignorance about fish is off the scale

Two-fifths of Britons only eat fish in batter or breadcrumbs, according to a survey by a seafood organisation

11/09 ‘Miracle’ penguin found two weeks after escaping captivity in Japan

Pen-chan defies expectations to be reunited with keeper safe and sound after swimming 30 miles in open sea

10/09 The video is no joke: the eel is capable of an incredible escape from the stomach of the fish that is consuming it, and now the whole thing has been recorded

Nagasaki University researchers managed to observe for the first time how the Japanese eel is able to escape from the stomach of the fish that consumes it.

10/09 Half a million oysters to be introduced to Humber estuary in restoration plan

European flat oyster is defined as ‘collapsed’ in UK but there are hopes it could return to coastal waters

09/09 Whale alleged to be Russian ‘spy’ died after stick became lodged in its mouth, say police

Animal rights groups had said the beluga, nicknamed Hvaldimir, which was found dead last month, had been shot

09/09 Sharks deserting coral reefs as oceans heat up, study shows

Climate crisis is driving key predators from their homes and threatening an already embattled ecosystem

05/09 Tourists discover magical location near Bali

Tourists have discovered a “magical” island with crystal clear waters they say is worth the long journey from Bali.

04/09 Beluga whale alleged to be Russian ‘spy’ was shot, animal rights groups say

Hvaldimir rose to fame in Norway after his harness sparked suspicions he was Russian spy

04/09 Researchers shocked after 8-foot shark is eaten by a predator. But who's the culprit?

A team of scientists from Arizona, Oregon and Rhode Island had been tracking a pregnant, porbeagle shark for hundreds of miles when it was killed.

02/09 Arctic tern and common gull join red list of UK species in crisis

Seabirds are in a precarious position as their breeding areas are threatened by climate breakdown and overfishing

02/09 Why Labour needs to fix British fishing – will it stand by its principles now it is in power? | Charles Clover

The new government must use its landslide majority to mend the damage to jobs and fish populations caused by neglect

01/09 Beluga whale alleged to be Russian ‘spy’ found dead in Norway

Body of Hvaldimir taken to harbour for expert examination after being discovered in Risavika Bay

29/08 ‘Like doomsday’: why have salmon deserted Norway’s rivers – and will they ever return?

North Atlantic populations are at a historic low, and this year 33 of the country’s rivers were closed during the fishing season as salmon farming and the climate crisis threaten the fish’s future

27/08 Haifa University researcher documents longest ever journey of sperm whales in Mediterranean

Researchers document a sperm whale's journey, seeking to discover how the species persevered despite climate change's impact.

27/08 Could these Maldives tiger sharks help solve the holy grail of shark research?

Millions of sharks are killed every year, but a population in the island paradise could hold clues to where they breed – and help protect the apex predators

25/08 Whales are doing well so it’s time to scrap the body that once protected them, says former head

The International Whaling Commission has become a ‘zombie’ and should vote to disband itself, insists Peter Bridgewater

24/08 Resorts on Spain’s Costa Brava struggle with invasion of jellyfish as seas warm

Stings needing medical attention surge by 41% as rising sea temperatures due to the climate crisis boost reproduction

23/08 Incredible sight as hundreds of sea lions invade and take over popular beach

Seeing this many sea lions in one place is rare for locals who have visited the beach to see them.

23/08 'Prehistoric' relative of sharks struggle to make a comeback near Florida

A sawfish, a type of ray related to sharks, is immediately recognizable by its long, tooth-lined snout, called a rostrum or saw.

22/08 I’m obsessed with sea worms: ‘Thankfully, in 25 years of working with them, I’ve never been bitten’

An associate professor in marine biology explains her fascination with the surprisingly diverse animals – and how they could help to address the climate crisis

22/08 Magic moment: Sydney aquarium filled with song after sea birds mourn death of gay penguin Sphen

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium keeper describes the unique and ‘very beautiful’ singing scene that unfolded as Sphen’s partner, Magic, and the gentoo colony were taken to see Sphen

22/08 When globally famous gay penguin Sphen died in Sydney, his partner began to sing

Zoo staff brought Magic to Sphen’s side to process the loss, and the penguin colony joined in his mournful call

20/08 A clam: made of light and all the while afraid of the dark | Helen Sullivan

The height of solar efficiency, a clam manipulates light to make its shell and redirects the sun’s rays to its tiny algal tenants

19/08 The fight for iron sands: the bitter battle to protect New Zealand’s sea-floor riches

Government’s push to fast-track projects in NZ stirs fears deep-sea mining off Taranaki, long opposed by the community, could go ahead

18/08 Britain is obsessed with cod, haddock, salmon and tuna. Could the Plymouth fish finger help change tastes?

Locally caught species that are usually discarded or used as bait will star in a sustainable new food scheme – and local schoolchildren are on board

16/08 Why do whales beach themselves? A vial of parasites in a Tasmanian museum may hold the answer

Pilot whale that beached itself in 1973 was infested with thousands of parasitic nematodes that may have eaten away at its blowhole

16/08 ‘Strange and mysterious’: rarely seen, 12ft-long oarfish found in waters off San Diego

Group finds elusive deep sea fish that has washed up in California only 20 times since 1901

16/08 The first rule of Bite Club? Survive an attack by an apex predator

Surviving a shark – or lion, or bear – attack is the key criteria for entry into Bite Club. Together its members navigate their next big challenge: what happens after you survive?

16/08 Experience: I was dragged underwater by a humpback whale

It rose above my head, a big black shape that blocked out the sky

15/08 ‘I am so happy to see them!’: fan mussels are back in Europe’s waters – but can scientists keep them alive?

After a series of mass mortality events, it is more common to find these huge Mediterranean clams dead. Which is why the species’ ‘biggest fangirl of all’, Susan Smillie, is thrilled to see a thriving population in Greece

12/08 The shark loses its self-confidence after being hit by a boat. What is the ending you never expected?

In the rapid development and expansion of human activities, we often neglect the harmonious coexistence with other creatures in nature. A series of recent studies are revealing the impact humans have on the animal world, often in ways we don't expect. For example, a study of basking sharks off the coast of Ireland documented the moments when the giant filter-feeding fish were struck by ships. Bask

08/08 ‘It’s nice to help a life to live’: meet Sri Lanka’s turtle guardians

Volunteers are helping save baby sea turtles as the endangered species’ favourite nesting spots come under pressure from development, poaching and tourists

07/08 Canary Islands panic as Moroccan Navy in live fire drills just miles off coast

The Moroccan Navy will conduct live-fire exercises daily from September 1st to December 31st, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

07/08 How long do sea turtles live? Get to know the lifespan of the marine reptile.

Sea turtles' life expectancies are hard to pinpoint exactly. What scientists do know, however, is that the reptiles live long.

07/08 ‘Best slow TV ever’: scientists mount cameras on endangered sea lions to map Australia’s ocean floor

Eight females from two seal colonies have filmed almost 90 hours across more than 500km, helping scientists map 5,000 sq km of habitat

06/08 Tragedy as dolphins spotted in River Thames in London wash up dead

Two dolphins have tragically been reported dead on the banks of the River Thames in London after one was spotted swimming in the river late last week

05/08 Two dolphins found dead on banks of Thames in London

One dolphin was discovered near Chelsea Harbour Pier, the other on the riverbank at Greenwich

04/08 ‘The Adriatic is becoming tropical’: Italian fishers struggle to adapt to warm sea

Sticky mucilage made of microalgae covers the surface and fishing is impossible as waters reach 30C

03/08 Charity appeals for people to stay away from dolphin in Thames

Rescue body says dolphin spotted on Thursday may be further disoriented by human interference

01/08 Sea change: How the Herring Queen brought promise and joy to a small Scottish town

The annual coronation of a young girl symbolised a fishing community’s hopes. Now, as the industry declines, it has evolved to reflect the powerful role of women and the change they bring about

29/07 Inside the battle for top job that will decide the future of deep-sea mining

Marking a pivotal moment for the fate of the barely known ecosystems on the ocean floor, 168 nations will decide this week who will head the International Seabed Authority

28/07 Whale shark the size of six catsharks spotted off coast of southern Israel

While whale sharks can grow to be over 18 meters in length, this one spotted in Eilat was apparently just around six meters. That's the size of six other sharks, assuming those sharks are catsharks.

28/07 Australia’s north-west reefs teem with life – but they are also at the centre of a massive fossil fuel expansion

Woodside’s designs on the country’s largest untapped gas basin around Scott Reef are, some say, just another example of fossil fuel companies getting their way in what has become a petrostate

25/07 Supporters of arrested Sea Shepherd founder say parallels with Julian Assange are ‘disturbing’

Allies of the 73-year-old anti-whaling activist Paul Watson have said that prison time would amount to a ‘life sentence’

24/07 A new fossil shows an animal unlike any we've seen before. And it looks like a taco.

Odaraia alata also has more than 80 spines on each of its legs, according to paleontologists.

24/07 A whale flipped a fishing boat with people on board: Was it on purpose?

No one was injured when the whale lept from the water and slammed into the boat.

23/07 Wild sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine, scientists say

Latest research shows how illegal drug consumption by humans is harming marine life

23/07 ‘Cocaine sharks’ found on coast spark wild theories

The sharks were found to have a concentration of the drug up to 100 times higher than previously recorded in other marine animals.

22/07 I’m obsessed with ocean sounds: ‘I can’t see but I can hear the whole reef, like an orchestra’

Padi’s first South African blind scuba diver describes how her other senses enhance her experience underwater

19/07 DIY artificial reefs are boosting fish numbers in Yemen. But there’s a catch

Fishers have revived a traditional practice of building ‘scrap’ reefs to attract fish but are using plastic and tyres instead of rocks and branches, and not everyone is happy

18/07 How to solve a mass stranding: what caused 77 healthy whales to die on a Scottish beach?

A team of scientists are trying to find the cause of what is becoming an increasingly common event – and the answer may be hidden deep in the whales’ skulls

18/07 North Atlantic right whale seen off Ireland for first time in 114 years

There are fewer than 400 of critically endangered species left and sighting gives ‘glimmer of hope’

17/07 Swim with the fishes: is tuna tourism just a bit of harmless holiday fun?

Campaigners are concerned at how the tourist treat could affect the species, and how it could become an event like whale watching or shark diving

16/07 ‘Lo and behold’: world’s rarest whale may have washed up on New Zealand beach

Scientists think a perfect specimen of spade-toothed whale may just have washed up on a beach

16/07 ‘Instead of crisps, kids could eat snacks from the sea’: the forager chef looking to revolutionise Chile’s diet

From ‘sea carrots’ to the rubbery luga, Rodolfo Guzmán is on a mission to transform seaweed’s unique salty flavours into irresistible bites

15/07 Mass dolphin stranding off Cape Cod officially named the largest in U.S. history

The International Fund for Animal Welfare said 102 dolphins survived the multi-day mass stranding. That's about a 70% survival rate.

11/07 Large pod of pilot whales almost wiped out after stranding on Orkney beach

Rescuers including vets rush to save 12 survivors from 77-strong group lying on Sanday shore

11/07 ‘Everyone was paddling to get away’: seals with rabies alarm South Africa’s surfers

Seals have been biting people in the first big outbreak of the disease in marine mammals, writes Nick Dall in Cape Town

10/07 ‘All threats to the sea come from humans’: how lawyers are gearing up to fight for the oceans

A rising number of lawsuits in courts around the world are holding governments and corporations to account for their treatment of the seas and those who rely on them

07/07 ‘We sell it in secret, like drugs’: Brazil’s appetite for shark meat puts species under threat

Despite curbs on certain species, trade in the cheap fish is booming. But worried conservationists say most people do not even realise they are eating shark

04/07 I’ve been listening to seagrass meadows to understand how their underwater soundscapes reflect biodiversity

Recording soundscapes in seagrass is useful because it allows researchers to detect creatures that can’t be seen, because they’re camouflaged, hiding or nocturnal.

04/07 ‘We rarely see them now’: just how vulnerable are Vanuatu’s dugongs?

A study of the sea cow population in the South Pacific islands is urgently needed, say experts, as numbers fall dramatically

03/07 Artificial light on coastlines lures small fish to their doom, coral reef study finds

Light pollution acts as ‘midnight fridge’, drawing in young fish, then predators, according to tests in French Polynesia

02/07 Charlotte, the stingray who reportedly became pregnant without a male ray, dies in US aquarium

Reports of Charlotte's pregnancy in February puzzled experts, who questioned how the stingray could have become pregnant having not shared a tank with a male stingray for at least eight years.

29/06 Neuston, we have a problem: why do we know so little about the creatures floating on the ocean surface?

They withstand ocean storms, extreme heat and may impact everything from coral reefs to the deep sea. Why has it taken so long to pay attention to the neuston?

29/06 More than 100 dolphins stranded in shallow water around Cape Cod

Volunteers work to herd Atlantic white-sided dolphins found Friday in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, into deeper water

29/06 Florida shark attack leaves man in critical condition

Swimmer off Fernandina beach was rescued by Nassau county marine unit after distress call from boat on Friday

29/06 Enjoy the beach this summer, but beware the sting of the jellyfish

With a baking hot summer predicted, Americans will flood to the beach. They’ll face jellyfish encounters.

29/06 From swimwear to toys: how to go plastic-free for a day at the beach

Lycra, neoprene, polystyrene and other potential pollutants have become near-ubiquitous but there are alternatives – if you know where to look