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World's oceans hit record heat absorption in 2025

The world's oceans absorbed more heat in 2025 than any year on record, a stark indicator of accelerating climate change. This warming fuels extreme weather and threatens marine ecosystems. Read the full analysis.

Met Office: 2025 was UK's warmest year on record

The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year since 1884, with record sunshine and heatwaves. Experts link the trend directly to human-induced climate change. Read the full analysis.

Greece's rare monk seals threatened by tourism surge

Greece's population of 500 rare Mediterranean monk seals, half the world's total, faces a growing peril from unregulated marine tourism. New protected areas offer hope, but enforcement is key to their survival.

UK Summers May Extend to 8 Months by 2100

Climate change could make British summers last eight months by 2100, causing major disruptions to agriculture and increasing heatwave risks. Learn what scientists predict.

32,000 could die in extreme heatwaves, study warns

A new Stanford study reveals extreme heat could cause weekly death tolls rivaling the COVID pandemic, with up to 32,000 fatalities possible. Learn how adaptation measures could save lives.

Orcas Master Great White Shark Hunting Techniques

Marine scientists document unprecedented orca attacks on great white sharks off South African coast, revealing sophisticated hunting techniques that are reshaping the ocean's ecosystem.

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.

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.

DEFRA urges climate-friendly garden makeovers

New DEFRA advice encourages UK homeowners to transform gardens with climate-friendly plants and sustainable features to help tackle extreme weather and biodiversity loss.

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.

NZ oceans warming 34% faster than global average

Exclusive analysis reveals New Zealand's marine waters are warming dramatically faster than worldwide trends, threatening marine ecosystems and coastal communities with severe consequences.

Theme Park May Euthanise 30 Beluga Whales

A desperate marine park faces an unimaginable choice - euthanise 30 magnificent beluga whales or secure their transfer to China as international regulations threaten their survival.

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