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Earth’s oceans may have undergone a fundamental shift, study says

Scientists fear the oceans’ prolonged hotter state is now the ‘new normal’.

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Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Rio de Janeiro

A humpback whale was found dead on a beach in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, after drifting ashore near the city’s southern coastline in the early afternoon.

Earth News

Greek PM announces two national marine parks in Ionian and Aegean Seas

Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications

Destinations

The quiet coastline where Italians in-the-know holiday

Even in the height of summer peak season, Maratea is a dreamy oasis of tranquillity and slow living, devoid of crowds.

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Health news

Greek authorities step up information campaign to combat drownings

Almost 400 people drown in Greece's seas and swimming pools every year, with the absence of a lifeguard cited as one of the main causes.

Destinations

Why you should save your Amalfi Coast visit for spring

April and May are the prime months on the coast, for culture and fewer crowds.

Earth News

UK scientists alarmed by sudden surge in sea temperatures this spring

UK waters are up to 4°C above normal in a marine heatwave that may offer an early warning of extreme summer heat.

Ocean

Industries find hidden worth in oyster shells and old fishing nets

In partnership with the European Commission

From France’s Atlantic coast to the Spanish Mediterranean, marine industries are finding new ways to turn their waste into treasure.

Ocean

Meet the French professor turning oyster shells into eco-concrete

In partnership with the European Commission

French researchers are turning discarded oyster shells into eco-friendly concrete with significantly lower CO₂ emissions. Currently being tested along the French Atlantic coast, this material could replace scarce sand and gravel while supporting marine life.

Travel News

Sardinia introduces beach ticketing apps and fees to curb overtourism

Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer.

Earth News

How the ‘great whale pee funnel’ moves vital nutrients across oceans

“Because of their size, whales are able to do things that no other animal does.”

Earth News

Global sea levels rose faster than expected last year, NASA says

Since the satellite recording of ocean height began in 1993, the rate of annual sea level rise has more than doubled.

Ocean

Underwater WiFi, aquaponic farms: How European startups woo investors

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe excels in ocean tech innovation but struggles with venture funding. An EU initiative aims to change that by helping startups gain investors' trust—from Italy's underwater WiFi to Portugal's fish-powered farms.

Ocean

Meet the woman behind the ‘Internet of Underwater Things’

In partnership with the European Commission

Chiara Petrioli, CEO of WSense, is transforming blue tech with the ‘Internet of Underwater Things,’ a technology that enables wireless communication at depths of up to 3,000 metres underwater. No surprise: European investors are diving right in.

Qatar 365

Making a splash: Qatar’s waterpark, whale sharks and the art of dhow making

In partnership with Media City

Take a look at how the element of water continues to shape Qatari society through tourism, marine conservation and shipbuilding.

Ocean

Marine heatwaves 'spreading like wildfires,' warn experts

In partnership with the European Commission

The research team from the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute has invited us to witness the devastating impact of these heatwaves on fragile underwater ecosystems.

Ocean

Interview: Why are marine heatwaves on the rise?

In partnership with the European Commission

Dr. Karina von Schuckmann, a renowned oceanographer and IPCC expert, points to Earth’s energy imbalance as the key driver behind our rapidly warming oceans.

Europe News

Bayesian sinking: What we know and don't know so far

While the search continues for one missing person from the shipwreck of the sailing vessel, questions are mounting about the accident’s causes and the still-unclear details of how it happened.

Italy

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch among those missing in Sicily yacht disaster

One person has died, six have gone missing and 15 have been rescued after the superyacht capsized in a storm off the coast of Sicily.

Travel News

Mallorca locals take to the beach to protest against overtourism

They say their quality of life is worse since mass tourism has hit the island.