Human remains found in search for missing snorkeller
Human remains discovered on a West Australian beach are believed to be those of missing 32-year-old snorkeller Wen Ren Gu. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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2026 Could Be Year of Global Coral Reef Collapse
Marine expert warns 2026 may trigger irreversible global coral reef collapse due to climate change and El Niño. Up to 50% already lost. Urgent action needed.
Ian Balding, Legendary Racehorse Trainer, Dies Aged 87
BBC broadcaster Clare Balding leads tributes to her father, legendary trainer Ian Balding, who has died aged 87. He was famed for training the great Mill Reef.
Derby-winning trainer Ian Balding dies aged 87
Tributes pour in for Ian Balding, the champion racehorse trainer who guided Mill Reef to Derby glory in 1971. Read about his remarkable career and legacy.
Clare Balding's father, trainer Ian Balding, dies aged 87
Tributes pour in for legendary horse trainer Ian Balding, father of BBC's Clare Balding, who trained Mill Reef to a historic season. Read the full story and see the tributes.
Top 2026 Winter Sun Cruise Deals Revealed
Beat the British winter blues with our guide to the best 2026 cruise deals for sun-seekers. Sail to the Canaries, Caribbean, Australia and more from just £433pp. Book your warm escape now.
Mother charged with murder after girl found in Utah
A couple taking photos in the Utah desert discovered the body of nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard. Her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, 40, now faces murder charges. Read the full investigation.
Blackstone buys Great Barrier Reef's Hamilton Island for $1.2bn
The iconic Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays has been sold to US private equity firm Blackstone. Discover the details of the $1.2bn deal and what it means for the future of this Australian tourism jewel.
Lily James' Idyllic Australian Holiday After Busy Year
Lily James reflects on a restorative solo trip to Australia's Bedarra Island, sharing stunning bikini snaps and details of her upcoming film, 'Cliffhanger'. See the photos here.
Mass Oyster Reef Restoration Launches on Norfolk Coast
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, deploying millions of oysters to revive marine ecosystems and clear North Sea waters. Discover this ambitious conservation drive.
Two-thirds of Ningaloo Reef corals killed
Scientists confirm catastrophic coral mortality at World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef after marine heatwave. Learn how climate change threatens marine ecosystems worldwide.
Sabalenka's Shark Swim After WTA Finals Heartbreak
Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka swaps the court for the ocean, swimming with reef sharks in the Maldives to recover from her season-ending defeat. Discover her unique retreat.
Welsh father and son drown in Australia sea tragedy
A father from Caerphilly drowned while trying to save his 17-year-old son at Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The inquest heard how sea conditions suddenly worsened. Read the full heartbreaking story.
Cruise passenger dies during remote Australian island visit
Australian authorities have launched an investigation after British tourist Suzanne Rees died aboard the Coral Adventurer cruise ship during an expedition to a remote island territory.
Florida's Underwater Sculpture Park: Art Meets Marine Conservation
Discover Miami Beach's groundbreaking underwater sculpture park, an innovative artificial reef project designed to boost marine life and create an extraordinary diving experience while combating coral decline.
Elderly divers abandoned at sea during Australian reef tour
Shocking incident as 70-year-old scuba divers left fighting for survival in treacherous waters after being deserted by their tour group during Great Barrier Reef excursion.
British tourist dies in Great Barrier Reef snorkelling accident
A 74-year-old British woman has died after being pulled unconscious from the water during a snorkelling trip off Australia's Lizard Island, casting a shadow over what should have been a dream holiday.
Nanotyrannus confirmed as separate species from T. rex
Groundbreaking analysis of the famous 'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil ends decades of scientific debate, proving Nanotyrannus was a distinct species from T. rex in a revolutionary paleontological discovery.
Great Barrier Reef smuggling ring busted in Melbourne raids
Australian authorities intercept massive illegal coral and marine life smuggling operation targeting the Great Barrier Reef, arresting four individuals in coordinated Melbourne raids.
TV Host's Father Drowns in Great Barrier Reef Tragedy
Heartbreaking incident unfolds as 73-year-old doctor drowns during family holiday on the Great Barrier Reef, sparking safety questions about coral expeditions.
Woman dies after suspected lizard bite on Australian cruise
A dream cruise to Queensland's Lizard Island turns to tragedy as a passenger dies following a suspected lizard bite, sparking safety concerns about wildlife encounters.
Elderly cruise passenger found dead on Great Barrier Reef island
An elderly British woman has been found dead on Lizard Island after going missing during a cruise ship excursion to Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, prompting a major search operation.
Perfect dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry
Spectacular 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, described as 'the most detailed ever found in the UK', have been discovered in a working Oxfordshire quarry, offering unprecedented insights into Middle Jurassic life.
Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals
As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental
Namibia recovers stolen fossils in global operation
Namibia's National Museum launches major international operation to reclaim stolen prehistoric fossils, exposing global black market in rare palaeontological specimens.
Legal & General's London HQ hit by red paint protest
Climate activists vandalise Legal & General's Moorgate headquarters with red paint in dramatic protest against fossil fuel investments, sparking police investigation.
Spectacular Dinosaur Footprints Found in Scottish Quarry
A stunning collection of prehistoric dinosaur footprints has been discovered in a Scottish quarry, offering an unprecedented window into life during the Middle Jurassic period 170 million years ago.
Ancient Mediterranean Coral Reef Discovery Rewrites History
Archaeologists uncover remarkably preserved prehistoric coral reef fossils near Naples, revealing Mediterranean secrets from 20,000 years ago that challenge our understanding of marine evolution.
Pristine coral reef discovered near Naples, Italy
Marine scientists have made an extraordinary discovery in the Mediterranean - a breathtaking coral reef thriving in the Gulf of Naples, challenging previous assumptions about coral survival in polluted waters.
Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Found on Dorset Coast
A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.
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