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Giant 20ft Shark Washes Ashore Near Inverness

A massive 20-foot basking shark has been discovered washed up on a Scottish beach, sparking scientific investigation and public fascination. The rare find offers researchers a unique opportunity to study these gentle giants of the deep.

Giant Barrel Jellyfish Swarm UK Beaches

Massive barrel jellyfish, some reaching the size of dustbin lids, are washing up on British beaches in record numbers. Marine experts explain this unusual phenomenon and what it means for UK waters.

Drone footage reveals orcas hunting great white shark

Exclusive aerial footage captures the dramatic moment a pod of killer whales strategically hunts and kills a young great white shark off South Africa's coast, revealing unprecedented hunting behaviour.

Deadly Portuguese Man O'War Alert On UK Beaches

Beachgoers across South West England issued urgent warning after multiple sightings of highly dangerous Portuguese man o'war creatures with venomous tentacles capable of causing excruciating pain and serious medical complications.

Shark Attack Warning: 3 Species Most Dangerous

Marine scientists issue urgent safety advice as research shows bull sharks, tiger sharks, and great whites are behind majority of global shark incidents. Learn how to stay safe in coastal waters.

Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty

The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.

Shipwrecks Become Fish Sanctuaries in UK Waters

Marine scientists discover artificial reefs created by centuries-old shipwrecks are boosting fish populations around Britain's coast, offering new hope for sustainable fisheries.

Dolphins developing Alzheimer's from pollution

Groundbreaking Scottish research reveals dolphins are showing clear signs of Alzheimer's disease linked to toxic pollution in coastal waters, raising urgent environmental concerns.

Science Reveals How Leopards Get Their Spots

Groundbreaking research from the University of Edinburgh reveals how Turing patterns create nature's most stunning designs, from big cat coats to seashell spirals.

Why most animals aren't hermaphrodites

Exploring the evolutionary mystery of why separate sexes dominate the animal kingdom, from genetic advantages to reproductive strategies that shaped life on Earth.

Dolphins Found With Human Alzheimer's Markers

Groundbreaking Scottish research reveals wild dolphins are developing brain changes identical to human Alzheimer's, raising urgent questions about ocean health and its implications for human medicine.

Microplastics Reshaping Human Biology & Minds

Groundbreaking research reveals microplastics are not just polluting our environment but actively altering human biology and cognitive function, with alarming implications for public health.

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.

Sir John Gurdon: Cloning Pioneer Dies Aged 91

Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.

Dolly the Sheep cloning pioneer Sir Ian Wilmut dies aged 92

Sir Ian Wilmut, the pioneering scientist who failed biology at Eton but went on to lead the team that cloned Dolly the Sheep, has passed away aged 92. Discover the remarkable journey of the man once told his scientific dreams were 'ridiculous'.

Deep Blue: World's Largest Great White Shark Spotted

Marine researchers have confirmed sightings of Deep Blue, the legendary great white shark measuring over 20 feet, in crystal-clear ocean waters, offering unprecedented views of this gentle giant.

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