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Destinations

Want to try a cruise on your own? The best companies to book with

Sailing solo? These cruise lines have got you covered with reduced supplements, mingle-at-sea events and dedicated lounges.

Green News

France introduces Bay of Biscay fishing ban to protect dolphins

In the Bay of Biscay, an estimated 9,000 dolphin deaths are caused each year by accidents with fishing equipment

Nature

These cute pufflings are making a comeback despite climate change

Researchers say the birds’ resilience in the face of ocean heating shows the complexity of climate change impacts on ecosystems.

Climate

Atlantic Niño could increase ‘major hurricane risk’ study finds

‘El Niño’s little brother’ could increase powerful storms, researchers warn.

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Climate

‘Not just an oddity of climate’: How emissions are driving heatwaves

Europe’s July heatwaves were made 950 times more likely because of human caused climate change, scientists have found.

Green News

Hurricane season: El Niño could both intensify and tear apart storms

The prediction for this season is forecasters’ best estimate of how many storms could occur this year.

Green News

How will smoke from Canada’s wildfires affect Europe?

At the beginning of June, the smoke reached Norway.

Canada

Implosion killed all onboard Titan tourist sub - US Coast Guard

“The debris is consistent with the catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber,” Rear Admiral John Mauger said on Thursday.

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Thousands 'hug' the ocean on Brazil beach for World Ocean Day

Thousands of people made a human chain on Brazil's Sao Conrado beach in Rio de Janeiro to "hug" the Atlantic Ocean on World Ocean Day.

Travel News

Is the seaweed washing up on Florida’s beaches dangerous?

Microplastics tangled in the seaweed provide the perfect place for bacteria to grow.

Green News

Is climate change to blame for this giant seaweed blob?

Scientists say that this year’s bloom could be one of the biggest ever recorded.

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WATCH: Dozens of dolphins beached on France's Atlantic coast

Several dozen dolphin carcasses have been found on the beaches of the Atlantic coast on Monday, in a new "massive" beaching that environmental associations attribute to weather conditions and "very strong fishing pressure".

Spain

Four dead, 29 missing after migrant dinghy found near Canary Islands

The sole survivor has told rescuers that the boat left northern Africa in September with 34 people on board.

USA

US to invest in new cooperation over Atlantic Ocean

The initiative aims to improve economic growth and fight climate change and piracy.

Nature

Rare photos of circling basking sharks reveal a ‘speed dating’ event

It’s hoped that greater understanding of the courtship ritual of sharks will lead to stronger protections for the historically hunted big fish.

Argentina

Paddlers get up close and personal with 12 whales in Argentina

On 11 August, two paddleboarders had a unique encounter with 12 whales on Argentina's Atlantic coast.

My Europe Series

Iceland: Alarm sounded over 'beautiful but deadly' black sand beach

Reynisfjara is one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions, but the beach has a dark side with 12 serious emergency calls in recent years, and five tourists killed.

Spain

Two migrants including a child found dead off Spain's Canary Islands

Spanish authorities say the bodies were found on board an inflatable boat near Lanzarote.

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Climate activists demonstrate for the oceans in Portugal

Ocean Rebellion activists protest to mark the opening of a long-delayed UN Oceans Summit in Lisbon.

Travel News

Ice swimmer breaks 2 world records crossing dangerous Antarctic waters

Barbara Hernandez is the first person ever to swim three nautical miles in the world’s ‘most feared waters’.