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Russia says two missing after ship explodes off Spain DW 12/24/2024

An engine room explosion caused the sinking of the Russian cargo ship 'Ursa Major' in the Mediterranean, with two crew members still missing.

Russian cargo ship's owner says sinking in Mediterranean was act of terrorism'

The Ursa Major sank after an alleged terrorist attack, highlighting vulnerabilities in Russian naval operations.

Russia says two missing after ship explodes off Spain DW 12/24/2024

An engine room explosion caused the sinking of the Russian cargo ship 'Ursa Major' in the Mediterranean, with two crew members still missing.

Russian cargo ship's owner says sinking in Mediterranean was act of terrorism'

The Ursa Major sank after an alleged terrorist attack, highlighting vulnerabilities in Russian naval operations.
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A Russian cargo ship that may have been part of an evacuation run to Syria sank

A Russian-flagged cargo vessel, Ursa Major, sunk in the Mediterranean Sea following an engine explosion, complicating Russian military logistics in the region.

Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion in engine room

A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, has sunk in the Mediterranean after an explosion, with two crew missing and 14 rescued.
#migrant-crisis

A miracle': Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing

Hassan Ali's journey emphasizes the extreme risks migrants face in pursuit of hope, revealing a harrowing cost often overlooked.

Several dead and many feared missing after boat capsizes off Greek island

The drowning incident off Gavdos underscores the perilous nature of migrant journeys to Europe through the Mediterranean.

EU: 11-year-old is only survivor from capsized migrant boat DW 12/11/2024

An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was the only survivor after a migrant boat sank in the Mediterranean, highlighting the dangers of such crossings.

Nine people die off the coast of Tunisia while trying to reach Europe

Tunisia's coast guard retrieved the bodies of nine people after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis.
Tunisia has become a primary departure point for migrants attempting to cross the sea to reach Europe.

Survivors say at least 60 migrants died in Mediterranean shipwreck on way to Europe

At least 60 people died on a migrant boat trying to reach Europe from Libya, survivors reported.
Ocean Viking rescue ship rescued 224 people, including those from a boat that lost power after setting off from Zawiya, Libya.

A miracle': Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing

Hassan Ali's journey emphasizes the extreme risks migrants face in pursuit of hope, revealing a harrowing cost often overlooked.

Several dead and many feared missing after boat capsizes off Greek island

The drowning incident off Gavdos underscores the perilous nature of migrant journeys to Europe through the Mediterranean.

EU: 11-year-old is only survivor from capsized migrant boat DW 12/11/2024

An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was the only survivor after a migrant boat sank in the Mediterranean, highlighting the dangers of such crossings.

Nine people die off the coast of Tunisia while trying to reach Europe

Tunisia's coast guard retrieved the bodies of nine people after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis.
Tunisia has become a primary departure point for migrants attempting to cross the sea to reach Europe.

Survivors say at least 60 migrants died in Mediterranean shipwreck on way to Europe

At least 60 people died on a migrant boat trying to reach Europe from Libya, survivors reported.
Ocean Viking rescue ship rescued 224 people, including those from a boat that lost power after setting off from Zawiya, Libya.
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Call for Papers: 4th International Conference on the Military History of the Mediterranean Sea - Medievalists.net

The 4th International Conference on the Military History of the Mediterranean Sea will occur from June 9-11, 2025, in Ioannina, Greece.
#migrants

Tunisia under harsh criticism for anti-migrant measures DW 10/21/2024

Tunisian authorities' treatment of migrants is described as 'shocking' and involves dangerous maneuvers, violence, and fatalities during interception at sea.

A rescue ship saved them from the sea. Now these migrants find a tough road in Europe

A wooden boat carrying 162 migrants was spotted in distress at night in international waters north of Libya.
Doctors Without Borders rescuers found 29 children and 22 women among the crowded boat's passengers.

Tunisia under harsh criticism for anti-migrant measures DW 10/21/2024

Tunisian authorities' treatment of migrants is described as 'shocking' and involves dangerous maneuvers, violence, and fatalities during interception at sea.

A rescue ship saved them from the sea. Now these migrants find a tough road in Europe

A wooden boat carrying 162 migrants was spotted in distress at night in international waters north of Libya.
Doctors Without Borders rescuers found 29 children and 22 women among the crowded boat's passengers.
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#marine-biology

Mediterranean marine life nearly disappeared when it became a dead sea

The Mediterranean's biodiversity drastically changed after a six million year isolation caused by a severed connection to the Atlantic Ocean.

I track the movements of the mysterious storm bird

Understanding the movement patterns of European storm petrels is crucial for their conservation due to heavy pollution in the Mediterranean.

Mediterranean marine life nearly disappeared when it became a dead sea

The Mediterranean's biodiversity drastically changed after a six million year isolation caused by a severed connection to the Atlantic Ocean.

I track the movements of the mysterious storm bird

Understanding the movement patterns of European storm petrels is crucial for their conservation due to heavy pollution in the Mediterranean.
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At least 21 people missing after boat capsizes off Italian island

Seven survivors rescued after Mediterranean boat capsizes; 21 missing, highlighting dangers faced by migrants in the region.
#extreme-weather

Climate crisis fuelled storm that sank yacht in Sicily, say experts

Record sea temperatures this summer have intensified storms in the Mediterranean, contributing to extreme weather incidents such as the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht.

The Med's record temperatures increase the intensity of storms

This summer's heat in the Mediterranean is unprecedented, with sea temperatures breaking records, exacerbating climate change-related issues.

Climate crisis fuelled storm that sank yacht in Sicily, say experts

Record sea temperatures this summer have intensified storms in the Mediterranean, contributing to extreme weather incidents such as the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht.

The Med's record temperatures increase the intensity of storms

This summer's heat in the Mediterranean is unprecedented, with sea temperatures breaking records, exacerbating climate change-related issues.
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28.9C: Mediterranean Sea breaks daily temperature record

The Mediterranean Sea has recorded unprecedented sea surface temperatures, raising concerns about climate change and its impact on marine ecosystems and food security.

I am so happy to see them!': fan mussels are back in Europe's waters but can scientists keep them alive?

The noble pen shell population in Greece represents hope for a potentially extinct species, drawing attention from scientists and conservationists.
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