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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.

Sea turtles endangered by record sargassum blooms

Unprecedented masses of sargassum seaweed are smothering nesting beaches across the Caribbean and Florida, creating deadly obstacles for endangered sea turtles during critical hatching season.

Sydney Shark Attack Sparks Debate: Do Nets Even Work?

Following a fatal shark attack in Sydney, experts and officials are locked in a fierce debate over the effectiveness and ethics of shark netting. Discover why critics argue this 1930s technology is ecological vandalism that offers little real protection.

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

Shark Net Trial Under Fire After Dee Why Beach Attack

Exclusive analysis reveals the controversial NSW shark net reduction trial faces scrutiny following a serious attack at Dee Why Beach. Discover the debate between marine conservation and swimmer safety.

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.

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.

Treasure Hunting on Britain's Chalk Downlands

Join a journey across the UK's chalk grasslands, where a simple scan reveals a hidden world of rare orchids, butterflies, and a rich tapestry of biodiversity fighting for survival.

Somerset's fight to save its vanishing eels

A groundbreaking project in Somerset is blending cutting-edge environmental DNA testing with centuries-old local folklore to rescue the region's critically endangered eel population from the brink.

Tourist sparks outrage after jumping on whale shark

A viral video captures a tourist in the Philippines leaping from a boat onto the back of a vulnerable whale shark, sparking outrage from marine conservationists and authorities who have launched an investigation.

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.

'Extinct' False Catshark Rediscovered After Decades

In a stunning marine biology breakthrough, a shark species thought to be extinct for decades, the False Catshark, has been miraculously rediscovered off the coast of Scotland, rewriting conservation science.

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.

Great White Sharks Spotted Off Maine Coast

Researchers document a significant rise in great white shark sightings along the New England coast, with Maine's waters becoming an unexpected hotspot for these majestic predators.

Dolphin Attacks on Swimmers Spike: UK Safety Warning

Marine experts issue urgent warnings as normally placid dolphins commit a series of vicious, unprovoked assaults on swimmers along British coastlines. The disturbing trend leaves scientists baffled and authorities urging caution.

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