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Portugal hopes to inspire the world with major new ocean protections

An estimated 190,000 small MPAs in coastal regions and 300 large MPAs are needed to reach the UN target of protecting 30% of oceans and land by 2030.

World News

US authorities ignored complaint about Titan sub safety: ex-employee

The US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation is convening a public hearing into the Titan submersible disaster, which imploded during a descent to the wreck of the Titanic, killing five people onboard.

Culture news

Lost Titanic statue rediscovered in decades-first expedition

RMS Titanic Inc., a Georgia-based firm that legally owns the rights to the 112-year-old wreck, completed its first expedition since 2010 and unveiled new images from the site on Monday.

USA

One year after Titan tragedy, explorers gear up for Titanic return

After the privately owned Titan submarine imploded with five passengers onboard last June, plans to explore the famous sunken vessel continue.

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Nature

Number of fish on US overfishing list sunk to new low in 2023

The figures are a sign of healthy fisheries, federal officials said.

Earth News

Is climate change to blame for ‘extremely active’ hurricane forecast?

This is the highest prediction for hurricanes that CSU has ever issued with its April outlook.

Destinations

Love exploring less-travelled places? St Helena is an island paradise

Natural wonders. Napoleon's exile. A remote island in the South Atlantic is now easier to reach

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.

Earth 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.

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.

Earth 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.

Earth 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.

Earth 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.