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Argentina navy can't confirm if calls are from missing sub

A storm on Sunday has complicated efforts to find an Argentine submarine missing in the South Atlantic. The ARA San Juan, has 44 crew members on board and has been missing since Wednesday.

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Jordan scuttles military transport plane to make new diving reef for tourists

Plane latest unusual object used to "seed" coral reefs in the Gulf of Aqaba.

Portugal

British surfer breaks back in 60-foot wave wipeout

Andrew Cotton described the incident as the "worst wipeout" of his life

World News

Finally, dry land: rescued sailors come ashore after five-month ordeal

The two women set sail from Hawaii to Tahiti in May, but a storm battered their boat and they drifted in the Pacific with their two dogs until a US warship rescued them.

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Destinations

Europe’s first underwater restaurant

The eaterie will open just off the Norwegian coastline and marine biology is on the table.

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Saving the birds ensnared on 'plastic island'

Wildlife conservationists are tackling the plastic pollution strangling one of the world's largest gannet colonies.

Norway

Killer whales give surfers a scare during Norway competition

Two orcas interrupted competitors during the semi-finals of the Lofoten Masters surf competition in Unstad, Norway

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British mermaids break world record

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1,000-ton palm oil spill

1,000-ton palm oil spill

Iran

U.S. fires warning shots at Iranian vessel

Spain

Paradise lost: Doñana wetlands going dry

Discover in this 360° video how climate change and human activities threaten the ecosystem of Doñana National Park, in southern Spain.

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Takeaway: deep-sea robot for tomorrow

How do underwater robots work?

Destinations

Journey of a digital nomad

Experience true wanderlust with adventure blogger Charli Moore, who made travelling the world her 9 to 5.

Italy

France, Germany, Italy agree to work together on migrant crisis

Interior ministers from France, Germany and Italy will work together to solve Italy's migrant crisis

United Kingdom

HMS Queen Elizabeth sets sail

HMS Queen Elizabeth will spend two years at sea for trials

Japan

Several sailors missing after US navy ship collision

The waterways approaching Tokyo Bay are busy with commercial vessels sailing to and from Japan’s two biggest container ports in Tokyo and Yokohama.

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Green gold in our sea water

Scientists and businesses see many environmental and economic benefits in growing microscopic algae for use in food, cosmetics and plastics.

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Takeaway: Harvest in sea water

Can we grow food from sea water and CO2?

Brazil

Surfer's close encounter with a fridge prompts pollution plea

Japan

Japan coastguard resumes drills as tensions rise

Maritime exercises were held in Tokyo Bay after a five-year pause.