Culture Solo yachtswoman and journalist Catherine Chabaud wins Woman of the Year award Journalist and sailor Catherine Chabaud became the first woman to complete a solo navigation of the globe without any stops during the third edition 14/05/2015
World Open spaces, open minds: the benefits of learning outside the confines of school A school is much more than bricks and mortar. Indeed, some education establishments claim to be much better places of learning for not having walls 17/04/2015
Sport Volvo Ocean Race: Dongfeng falls foul at Cape Horn The American Turkish vessel AlvinMedica was the first to pass Cape Horn on the fifth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race but the day’s been dominated by the 31/03/2015
no comment ′Tide of the century′ surrounds Mont Saint-Michel Thousands of people gathered at one of France’s most famous sites, Mont Saint-Michel, on Saturday to watch what has been billed as “the high tide of 22/03/2015
world news South Pacific's Vanuatu braces itself for Cyclone Pam A destructive tropical cyclone is hurtling towards the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. Cyclone Pam has been upgraded to a category five 13/03/2015
Sci-tech Laura Robinson: Deep ocean explorer When Dr Laura Robinson and her team set off from Tenerife to Trinidad on a scientific expedition, they could guarantee that they would see parts of 15/12/2014
Sci-tech Mapping the oceans' coral reefs to try and save them from extinction Scientists are warning that the Earth's coral reefs could be extinct within 100 years or less if nothing is done to slow down climate change and 03/12/2014
Sci-tech From sky to sea: drones hit the ocean They’ve been flying through our skies for years. Now, unmanned drones are hitting the high seas. The Wave Glider is the brainchild of 17/04/2014
Sci-tech SeaOrbiter set for construction The SeaOrbiter project which is headed by pioneering architect Jacques Rougerie stepped closer to reality after a crowd-funding initiative easily 21/02/2014
United Kingdom Fresh research discovers that dolphins can call each other by “name” Dolphins can identify with and respond to each other using a unique whistle, according to research published in the Proceedings of the National 24/07/2013
futuris Echoes from the deep In western Norway, scientists are testing autonomous devices that can detect and understand what is happening underwater. Kyle Zhang, who is a 10/06/2013
Sci-tech Fresh fish supper Farmed fish have a fresh list of ingredients on the menu. In the past, aquaculture relied on larger fish eating the remains of smaller ones. But the 01/08/2012
focus Yeosu Expo, sustaining ocean life South Korea has been celebrating the living oceans and coastlines. Yeosu Expo 2012 with its village of pavilions shows the country’s determination to 14/05/2012
World A life underwater Jo Harmelin started diving in 1956. As a scientist he has noticed how the Mediterranean sea has evolved and he remains optimistic. “Hello I’m Jo 07/04/2011
futuris Guardians of the oceans Human activity is challenging our oceans´ ecosystems. Overfishing, pollution, coastal degradation and other threats are putting thousands of marine 04/06/2010