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Emergency rescue for stranded whale on Scots beach

Dramatic rescue operation unfolds as emergency teams battle to save a beached pilot whale at Crawfordsburn Beach. Experts from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group rush to the scene in a critical bid to return the majestic creature to the sea.

UK's Marine Sanctuaries Ravaged by Bottom Trawling

Exclusive investigation reveals how destructive bottom trawling fleets are operating with impunity in Britain's protected marine zones, demolishing seabed ecosystems and undermining conservation efforts.

Elderly Sailor Rescued After 45-Hour Atlantic Ordeal

An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.

Bubble Barrier Saves Australia's Giant Cuttlefish from Dolphins

Marine scientists are pioneering a revolutionary bubble curtain technology in South Australia's Spencer Gulf to protect the world's only known mass breeding aggregation of giant cuttlefish from predatory dolphins, offering new hope for this vulnerable spe

Rare Whale Dies After Cornwall Stranding Tragedy

A desperate race against time to save a rare Cuvier's beaked whale on a Cornish beach ended in tragedy, as rescuers were unable to move the distressed animal to safety. The incident has sparked an important conversation about marine wildlife strandings.

Hiker survives 60ft fall saving dog on mountain

A British Columbia man miraculously survived a 60-foot fall down a mountain after slipping while trying to save his dog. Read the incredible rescue story from Stawamus Chief Mountain.

Scottish Fishermen Land Rare Pacific Bluefin Tuna

In an unprecedented event, Scottish fishermen have successfully landed a prized Pacific bluefin tuna off the coast of Scotland, a species typically found in warmer waters thousands of miles away, sparking excitement and scientific intrigue.

Acidic Oceans Eroding Shark Teeth, Study Reveals

New scientific research reveals a hidden crisis as rising CO2 levels are acidifying our oceans, causing significant damage to shark teeth and threatening their ability to hunt and feed effectively.

Giant Barrel Jellyfish Appear in UK Waters

Enormous barrel jellyfish, some measuring over a metre and weighing up to 40kg, are appearing in unprecedented numbers around the British coastline, creating both concern and fascination among marine experts.

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