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Ecologist flees after 4WD beach ban death threats

Leading ecologist Professor Thomas Schlacher was forced to relocate his family after violent threats for proposing 4WD restrictions on fragile Australian beaches. Discover the conflict between conservation and tourism.

Stranded Fin Whale Rescue in Cornwall

An urgent rescue mission is underway to save a young fin whale stranded on Pentewan Sands in St Austell. The British Divers Marine Life Rescue is on site assessing the situation. Read for live updates.

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.

Shark feeding frenzy turns Gold Coast waters red

Dramatic footage captures the moment dozens of sharks descended into a violent feeding frenzy just metres from popular Gold Coast surfing spot Snapper Rocks, turning the water crimson with blood.

Impossible Life Discovered Beneath Arctic Ice

Groundbreaking research uncovers mysterious marine organisms flourishing in complete darkness under Arctic sea ice, challenging everything we thought we knew about polar ecosystems.

Antarctic Krill: Tiny Creature, Massive Impact

Discover why this tiny Antarctic creature plays a massive role in our planet's health, from storing carbon to supporting entire ecosystems, and why conservation efforts are urgently needed.

Last Sea Cow: A Tale of Human Greed and Extinction

Finnish author Iida Turpeinen's powerful new novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow, hunted to extinction just 27 years after its discovery - a stark warning about humanity's destructive impact on nature.

Cornwall's fishing net recycling revolution

Discover how a Cornish entrepreneur is transforming discarded fishing gear into valuable products while cleaning up Britain's coastline in an innovative environmental mission.

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.

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