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London politics
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1 day ago

Steve Backshall comes face-to-face with killer whales in Cornwall

Steve Backshall encountered two of the UK's last resident killer whales off Cornwall, marking a significant wildlife moment.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

See the first stunning images of a massive coral reef that has lain hidden for decades

A newly discovered coral colony off Argentina's coast is rich in life and requires protection from environmental changes.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

What Actually Makes Some Ocean Water Such a Vibrant Turquoise Color-the Science Behind That Dreamy Shade

When light shines through water, colors with longer wavelengths are absorbed by the water, with the longest wavelengths absorbed first. Blue and violet have the shortest wavelengths of visible light, so they are able to penetrate the deepest.
Travel
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Archaeologists Discover 19th-Century Shipwreck in Copenhagen Harbor

A Danish warship sunk over 200 years ago has been discovered by marine archaeologists in Copenhagen harbor.
Science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Chinese University Announces 30-Story "Artificial Island" for Marine Research Purposes

China is constructing the largest semi-submersible research platform, the Deep-Sea All-Weather Resident Floating Research Facility, to enhance marine research capabilities.
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 days ago

9 Must-Visit Hotels for World-Class Snorkeling

These reefs are living, breathing snapshots of a watery world that you can peek into: refreshing oases where the noise of the land falls away; in its place, an intricate and utterly at-ease slice of life that you're lucky enough to witness.
Berlin
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany: Hope fades for stranded humpback whale's survival

Authorities have established a restricted zone around a stranded whale, allowing it to die peacefully after exhausting all rescue efforts.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Under Water by Tara Menon review love, loss and a longing for the ocean

The novel explores themes of loss, love, and environmental fragility through Marissa's reflections on her past and her friendship with Arielle.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

The Women Leading a New Generation of Scuba Divers

"Now we see women advancing into advanced scuba, Nitrox, and even marine research. Once they're invited in, they don't stop at entry level," says van Well.
Women in technology
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

See these ziti-sized fish scale a 50-foot waterfall

During major floods, thousands of tiny fish convene at Luvilombo Falls in the upper Congo River Basin to undertake a peculiar vertical migration, described for the first time today in Scientific Reports.
OMG science
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea

More than 110 new fish and invertebrate species have been discovered in the Coral Sea, with potential for over 200 as more are identified.
Online Community Development
fromNature
2 weeks ago

I paused my PhD for 11 years to help save Madagascar's seas

Ando Rabearisoa's work in Madagascar transformed coastal conservation through locally managed marine areas, enhancing community control and ecological outcomes.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Snorkeling in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz threatens regional oil and gas exports while disrupting supply chains to Gulf states, creating maritime congestion and economic instability.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Treasure hunter freed after decade in prison for not revealing location of gold

Treasure hunter Tommy Thompson was released after 10 years in prison for refusing to disclose the location of 500 gold coins from the SS Central America, which he discovered in 1998.
OMG science
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Sharks Showing Unusually High Levels of Cocaine

Sharks in the Bahamas are testing positive for various drugs, highlighting urgent marine pollution issues.
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Observing the tidal pulse of rivers from wide-swath satellite altimetry - Nature

Along coastlines, where tides are typically magnified, they profoundly affect navigation, commerce, coastal flooding, water properties and sediment transport. Tides impact the flooding of rivers and, thus, influence the extent of their floodplain, which has cascading effects on biogeochemical and ecological processes.
Environment
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Thousands of Chinese Ships Form Strange Shape in Ocean

Thousands of Chinese fishing vessels have formed unusually organized geometric formations in the East China Sea, raising concerns about potential military coordination and naval drills.
OMG science
fromNature
1 week ago

Giants of the deep and the wonder of space: Books in Brief

Right whales have drastically declined from abundant populations in the 17th century to fewer than 400 today.
#deep-sea-mining
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 weeks ago

Soak and Pounce: 1920's Style Submarine Patents

Patent applicants historically delayed filing divisional applications to allow competitors to independently develop inventions, then emerged with claims to capture those market investments through interference proceedings.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Scientists film whale giving birth while other whales work together to help her

Scientists filmed a sperm whale giving birth, showcasing intergenerational and unrelated female support during the rare event.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Sharks high on COCAINE are marauding the seas around the Bahamas

'They bite things to investigate and end up exposed to substances', lead author Natascha Wosnick told Science News.
OMG science
Science
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago

sponge filter inspired by sea urchin absorbs oil spills from oceans using microscopic spikes

RMIT engineers developed a dolphin-shaped robot with a sea urchin-inspired filter that separates and collects ocean oil spills with 95% purity using an eco-friendly coating process.
#underwater-photography
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

In rare sightings, scientists spot blue whales in waters off Martha's Vineyard

New England Aquarium scientists documented blue whales in southern New England waters for the first time, spotting multiple whales in different locations within 24 hours.
OMG science
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

New Study Reveals Hidden "Chemical Currency" Fueling the Ocean's Carbon Cycle

Marine phytoplankton release diverse molecules that fuel microbial life and significantly influence Earth's carbon cycle.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SF scientists build robotic storm samplers to track pollutants before they reach the Bay

Environmental scientists deploy robotic water samplers throughout San Francisco Bay watersheds to monitor stormwater pollution and contaminants in real time before they reach the Bay.
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

The Fascinating Engineering of the Titanic: How the Great Ocean Liner Was Built

The Titanic was one of a trio of similar White Star Line ships completed in the early nineteen-tens. In the video above, Bill Hammack, known on YouTube as Engineerguy, tells the story of not just the Titanic, but also the Olympic and the HMHS Britannic. An engineering professor at the University of Illinois, he found in the campus library issues of the journal The Engineer published between 1909 and 1911 that contain detailed photographs of the construction of both the Titanic and Olympic, sister ships that were built side-by-side.
OMG science
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Archaeologists fight tides to save the Swash Channel Wreck in Dorset

Archaeologists have fought the tides to save a 17th-century shipwreck from a popular nudist beach in Dorset. The remains are believed to be part of the Swash Channel Wreck, a Dutch merchant ship called The Fame of Hoorn that ran aground while approaching Poole Harbour in 1631. The wreck was found on Dorset's Studland Beach at the end of January when Storm Chandra washed away the sand that had kept it hidden for almost 400 years.
History
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The 'Crystal Coast' of the U.S. Has Clear Waters, World-class Shark Diving, and the 'Graveyard of the Atlantic'

The Crystal Coast combines clear beaches, extensive shipwrecks, and abundant sand tiger shark aggregations, offering premier scuba diving and coastal wildlife experiences.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chronic ocean heating fuels staggering' loss of marine life, study finds

Chronic ocean warming reduces fish biomass by 7.2% per 0.1°C of seabed warming per decade, with marine heatwaves masking long-term decline through temporary population booms in cold-water regions.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Rare footage captures a 'glass' animal deep in Monterey Bay

We've documented sightings of glass squids to better understand the remarkable transformations they undergo from hatchlings to adults. This new observation, captured in ultra high-resolution 4K, allowed us to zoom in on a juvenile likely no bigger than a baby carrot and reveal more details than we have been able to see before.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

What my cave stay taught me about sensors

To capture the biological impact of this extreme environment, I used a comprehensive suite of sensors and biomarker analyses. I wore a wireless electroencephalograph (EEG) system to monitor brain activity, sleep stages and neural signatures of stress and adaptation; the Oura Ring to continuously track sleep patterns, heart-rate variability and circadian-rhythm shifts; and the glucose monitor to follow metabolic responses in real time.
Wearables
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Meet the merpeople: Once I put the tail on, my life was changed forever'

Mermaiding has become a global industry requiring trained free-diving performance, bespoke costume-making, formal instruction, international retreats, and career opportunities for professionals and hobbyists.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Apeiron Labs gets $29M to flood the oceans with autonomous underwater robots | TechCrunch

Apeiron Labs builds low-cost autonomous underwater vehicles that sample subsurface temperature, salinity, and acoustics, aiming to close ocean data gaps; raised $9.5M.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My rookie era: I'm learning to swim in the ocean, braving the waves and marine life

I've wanted to be an ocean swimmer ever since I moved to Sydney. The idea of getting out past the waves and braving the elements excited me. I would tell anyone who would listen: Once I live closer to the beach, I'm going to be out there. Just you wait. I've lived walking distance to the beach for more than a year now. During this time, I've read a lot about ocean swimming: how swimmers overcame challenges or life-altering moments.
Mindfulness
Science
fromDefector
1 month ago

Finally! An Ancient Fish That Understood Life's Terrors | Defector

Haikouichthys, an early Cambrian fish, possessed four eyes and lacked jaws, reflecting distinctive sensory and feeding adaptations among early vertebrates.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Sharks become easy prey for criminal groups

In February 2023, an article in the Mexican press announced the capture of a vessel some 195 nautical miles from the port of Lazaro Cardenas in the state of Michoacan. It had been carrying nearly 700 pounds of cocaine packaged in plastic-wrapped bricks, in addition to 1,650 liters of hydrocarbons in 33 plastic containers. Two Ecuadorian fishermen were among the five detainees, and their immigration records showed unusual activity.
Law
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Oshen built the first ocean robot to collect data in a Category 5 hurricane | TechCrunch

Oshen builds swarms of autonomous micro-robots that collect ocean data and can survive 100 days, created after identifying insufficient ocean condition data.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Moment Western Australian divers surface to see their boat had disappeared caught in footage

Two divers became stranded when their anchored boat drifted away off Mindarie, Western Australia, but they were rescued and later recovered and re-anchored the boat.
Environment
fromwww.montereyherald.com
1 month ago

Finding Sanctuary: Ranking the most wanted kelp forests

Northern California kelp forests have declined dramatically, central California shows patchy loss; small-scale restoration cannot offset losses, requiring prioritization and high-resolution monitoring.
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

New Research Could Rewrite the Story of One of New York's Earliest Shipwrecks

In 1916, subway construction near Greenwich and Dey Streets in Lower Manhattan unearthed a surprising relic. Some 20 feet underground, workers turned up charred timber; digging further, the contours of an ancient ship came into view-its prow, keel, and ribs. The wreck was later deemed to be the Tyger, a 17th-century vessel that represents a rare archaeological trace of early Dutch exploration in Manhattan.
Arts
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Deep-sea robots will search for source of mysterious 'dark oxygen'

Oxygen has been detected 4,000 metres deep in the Pacific, prompting funded investigations with specialized landers and lab experiments to determine its source.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Mysterious UFO hotspots uncovered around underwater canyons

Analysis of 80,000 UFO reports reveals concentrated sighting clusters near underwater canyons on the US West Coast, supporting the cryptoterrestrial hypothesis of non-human intelligence operating beneath Earth's oceans.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Suggest That Igniting Oil Spills to Create Fire Tornadoes Might Actually Be Good for the Oceans

Controlled fire whirls can remediate oil spills by producing hotter, faster burns that remove up to 95% of fuel while reducing soot by about 40%.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
2 months ago

Meet 13 People Who Survived on Deserted Islands, From a Real-Life Robinson Crusoe to a Noblewoman Marooned With Her Lover

Countless books, movies and television shows chronicle the adventures (or misadventures) of people stranded on remote islands. Consider, for example, Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, the beloved Tom Hanks movie and the classic 1960s sitcom " Gilligan's Island." Now , a new Sam Raimi horror-thriller about a woman (played by Rachel McAdams) stuck with her overbearing boss (Dylan O'Brien) after a plane crash, is set to join the ranks of these survivalist stories.
History
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

This Artist Re-Creates Mindblowing Realistic USS Bowfin Submarine Environment in 3D

1,252 Floating Balls Form An Eye When Looking From The Right Angle Edible Art By Sandra Van Den Broek A French Artist Adds His Touch to Dull Street Objects, And We Wish We Had Heroes Like Him in Every City Superb Digital Horror Sculpture Characters by Vague Sadan Psychoses of Rage and Love: Illustrations by Victoria Vincent Chilean Artist Finds Humor In Everyday Life, Here Are His Superb Minimalist Comics
Arts
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Finding Sanctuary: Ranking the most wanted kelp forests

Prioritize restoration and high-resolution monitoring of kelp forests that provide critical ecological, economic, and cultural benefits, as satellite data underestimates declines.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep

A 3–4 meter sleeper shark was filmed 490 meters deep inside the Antarctic (Southern) Ocean, overturning assumptions that sharks do not occur that far south.
History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
2 months ago

Archaeologists Discovered the 'Holy Grail' of Shipwrecks a Decade Ago. Now, They're Finally Beginning to Unravel the Secrets of the 'San Jose'

A priceless 1708 Spanish galleon, the San José, was discovered in 2015 but remains contested amid political and legal battles over ownership and treasure.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Searchers find missing ship in Lake Michigan, over 150 years after it sunk

Paul Ehorn found the Lac La Belle wreck in Lake Michigan after nearly 60 years of searching, about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The whole thing was just mind-blowing': my trip into the abyss to see the Titanic

Andrew Rogers won a supermarket competition that sent him on a rare civilian expedition to view the Titanic wreck aboard Russian submersibles in 1998.
fromwww.latimes.com
2 months ago

California diver documents close encounter with lacy, undulating sea creature far from home

It looked like the silvery blade of a knife. Peering through his goggles, diver Ted Judah had laid eyes on a deep-sea creature rarely encountered by humans. He and wife Linda were diving off McAbee Beach in Monterey County in late December when, near the surface, he spotted the undulating thing. It was some kind of ribbon fish, he wrote in a post on the Facebook group Monterey County Dive Reports. Kevin Lewand solved the mystery.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Floating science stations: my month on a research vessel looking after buoys

In this photo, I'm preparing drifting buoys for deployment. This was my main responsibility aboard the RV Falkor (too), during a 27-day research expedition in October 2025 exploring the Malvinas Current, an ocean current that runs alongside Argentina. The expedition included biologists, geologists and physical oceanographers such as myself; I'm a PhD candidate at the Sea and Atmosphere Research Center (CIMA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Science
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Harnessing AI, Scientists Discover a Rise in Floating Algae Across the Global Ocean

Floating algae blooms have increased globally since about 2008–2010, driven by warming oceans, changing currents, and nutrient pollution, with coastal ecological and economic harms.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Scientists hunting mammoth fossils found whales 400 km inland

At first glance, it looked like Wooller and his colleagues might have found evidence that mammoths lived in central Alaska just 2,000 years ago. But ancient DNA revealed that two "mammoth" bones actually belonged to a North Pacific right whale and a minke whale-which raised a whole new set of questions. The team's hunt for Alaska's last mammoth had turned into an epic case of mistaken identity, starring two whale species and a mid-century fossil hunter.
Science
Science
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France launches its first ocean-bottom floats

France deployed two deep-diving Argo floats to measure ocean currents and global warming to 6,000-meter depths.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UN treaty to protect extraordinary' marine life due to come into force

A UN High Seas Treaty will enter into force, protecting two-thirds of the oceans and up to 10 million marine species from climate change, overfishing, deep-sea mining and pollution.
Science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt

An autonomous microrobot measuring 200 by 300 by 50 micrometers senses, decides, swims in water, operates without external control, and costs about one cent each.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

For injured sea turtles like three-flippered 'Porkchop,' Aquarium of the Pacific has doubled its care space

She looks really good for what I can see through the window,
Environment
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Unsinkable metal discovery could build safer ships and harvest wave energy

Laser-etched superhydrophobic textures let damaged aluminum tubes trap air and remain buoyant, mimicking diving bell spiders' hair-based air-trapping mechanism.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scientists warn of regime shift' as seaweed blooms expand worldwide

Rapidly expanding seaweed blooms, driven by warming and nutrient pollution, are transforming oceans toward a macroalgae-rich state, altering ecology, geochemistry, and climate feedbacks.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

How do deep-sea fish see in dark water? This new study could hold the clue

Some deep-sea fish may be able to see light in a different way from most other vertebrates, according to a new study. The fish, found in the Red Sea, have what the scientists behind the new study describe as hybrid photoreceptorslight-sensing cells in the retina that combine elements of two distinct kinds of photoreceptors, cones and rods. In human retinas, cone cells enable us to see in bright environments, detecting color and fine detail,
Science
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How a rescue attempt of a whale in the Thames brought millions together

Rescuers attempted to save a northern bottlenose whale stranded in the River Thames, facing crowds, media interference, and lasting psychological trauma.
Science
fromKqed
7 months ago

Beach Day? These 5 Surprising Creatures Are Hanging Out Too | KQED

Sand dollars are flat, spine-covered sea urchins that sift sand for food, breathe through a five-petaled petaloid, and use swallowed magnetite to stay grounded.
fromKqed
2 months ago

From the Galapagos to the Deep Sea, Cal Academy Scientists Describe 72 New Species | KQED

The lava heron also has a much thicker bill than other closely related herons - an adaptation linked to feeding among sharp volcanic rocks and hard-shelled prey. "What we learned was something that hadn't been reported before," Mendales said. The discovery underscores how much remains unknown, even in iconic places like the Galápagos, said John Dumbacher, the Academy's curator of birds and mammals and Mendales' thesis adviser.
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

From fuzzy flowers to see-through sea slugs, here are some of the new species discovered last year by California scientists

But as he swept his flashlight through the dark waters, something unexpected emerged. Inching through the beam of light, an alien creature crawled across the surface of the sand, resembling an inch-long cluster of ghostly leaves fringed with silvery filigree and capped with a pair of antennae-like stalks. It immediately caught my eye, said Gosliner, Invertebrate Zoology Curator for the California Academy of Sciences. I've been diving there for 30 years and this one immediately struck me as different.
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