Nature Shrimp-like creatures are sailing to new continents on plastic waste A new study of the world's biggest plastic gyre has found coastal species living miles out from home on the open ocean. 07/12/2021
Climate Tuvalu minister stands knee-deep in seawater to address world leaders The leader from the Pacific Island nation used his speech to draw attention to a threat that faces many low-lying countries. 09/11/2021
no comment Cargo plane wreck recovered from ocean off Hawaii Federal officials have recovered a cargo plane that crashed into the ocean off Hawaii. The National Transportation Safety Board announced Tuesday that all major components of the 737-200 jet, including the plane's black boxes, have been salvaged from about 400 feet (122 meters) of water off Oahu 03/11/2021
Green News The missing voices of the most affected: Who isn’t at COP26? 'With much reduced Southern presence at COP26, it will be a more inequitable and undemocratic process than ever.' 01/11/2021
Nature Scientists have figured out how Easter Islanders sourced fresh water The mystery of how Easter Island residents were able to drink water straight from the sea. 27/09/2021
no comment Humpback whales arrive at Colombia's Pacific coast to mate From July to October, humpback whales return to the warm tropical waters of Colombia's Pacific coast where they were born, to start their mating ritual. 29/08/2021
World Death toll from Northwest heat wave expected to keep rising Hundreds of deaths were being investigated as heat related in Oregon, Washington state and British Columbia. The dangerous heat began June 25 and only began to subside in some areas on Tuesday. 02/07/2021
Destinations These are the sunny islands with the least restrictions right now The six island retreats with the most relaxed rules on COVID-19. 17/06/2021
Vanuatu Tribe that worships Prince Philip to mark death with ritual wailing The group, based in villages on the island of Tanna in the former Anglo-French colony, revered Philip and believed him to be a reincarnation of an ancient warrior who left the island to fight a war. 10/04/2021
Nature Why kelp forests are crucial in the fight against climate change Underwater forests of kelp are among the most productive and diverse ecosystems on the planet. 10/03/2021
Australia Australia to kill pigeon that crossed Pacific from Oregon A racing pigeon survived an extraordinary 13,000-kilometre Pacific Ocean crossing from the United States but authorities consider the bird a quarantine risk. 14/01/2021
no comment Russian submarine test-fires four nuclear missiles in western Pacific Russia's Vladimir Monomakh nuclear submarine test-launched four ballistic missiles on Saturday in the Sea of Okhotsk, the western Pacific Ocean, Russia's Defence Ministry said in a statement. 12/12/2020
Partner content How do temperature changes in the Pacific ocean shift the weather across continents? With better understanding of the El Niño-La Niña phenomenon and better seasonal forecasts, industries can make better choices to adapt to future fluctuations in their activities. 04/12/2020
Russia Environmental activists demand answers about Russian marine pollution Environmental activists demand answers for marine pollution on the Kamchatka peninsula in eastern Russia after several large sea animals washed ashore. 06/10/2020
Green News Dive into the Great Barrier Reef at Monaco’s underwater exhibition The 360 degree immersive exhibit is a chance to discover one of the seven natural wonders of the world. 31/08/2020
Green News Grey reef sharks have a ‘social network’ of long-term friends And it could make finding food easier for them. 13/08/2020
Palau Watch: Palau becomes first nation to ban 'toxic' sunscreen The island nation has become the first place in the world to ban sunscreen that is toxic to coral reefs. On 1 January the island also became a marine sanctuary, closing 80% of its waters to fishing. 02/01/2020
Tonga Volcano sinks Pacific island — then forms a new one Satellite images show the moment the original island is destroyed. 07/11/2019
Australia How a volcano could help Australia's Great Barrier Reef A giant sheet of floating pumice rock is drifting towards Australia, carrying along with it new marine life that scientists say could help repair the Great Barrier Reef’s corals. 27/08/2019
no comment Large pod of over 100 dolphins surrounds boat in California A large pod of dolphins was spotted off the coast of southern California on Sunday. 16/07/2019
Green News Deepest ever dive made by man into the Mariana trench unearths plastic One man reached the deepest point in the ocean, only to find litter and sweet wrappers. 14/05/2019
world news Deepest-ever dive finds plastic at bottom of Mariana Trench Deepest-ever dive finds plastic at bottom of Mariana Trench in Pacific Ocean 14/05/2019
Australia Watch: Humpback whale rescued from shark net The whale was rescued off the coast of Queensland after it became entangled in shark nets. 17/07/2018
Belgium Five tonnes of plastic waste from the sea is transformed into a whale Five tons of plastic waste has been pulled from seawater and transformed into the Bruges Whale, a gigantic sculpture that highlights the staggering amount of waste floating in our oceans. 05/07/2018
USA Kilauea lava streams into Pacific Ocean Geologists say the volcano has now entered a "steady state" of eruption 25/05/2018
