Merseyside ranks second only to Bristol for Japanese knotweed, with 3,393 incidents — 13.45 per square mile. The invasive plant affects 1.58 million UK homes, reducing property values by £13,500 on average.
NTSB report finds OceanGate's faulty engineering caused Titan sub implosion, killing five; recommends tighter regulations.
Rescuers release stranded humpback whale calf Timmy into North Sea off Denmark, but experts say survival chances low due to poor health.
Portuguese man o' war sightings on UK beaches prompt warnings of painful stings and allergic reactions.
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A 33-year-old man died after being rescued from a closed area in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, officials said.
Damaged Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz drifts into Libyan waters, posing ecological risk with 90 tonnes of fuel and gas onboard.
Merlin Entertainments will merge London and Birmingham gentoo penguin colonies into an enhanced habitat with natural light, ending breeding after a campaign.
A male red fox stowed away on a cargo ship from Southampton to New York and is now settling in at the Bronx Zoo.
Death Valley nears superbloom after record rainfall brings rare wildflower display across southern California parks.
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Four dead after migrant boat capsizes off San Diego coast; five injured, search ongoing.
Search for man swept into ocean at Garrapata State Park, where two died last week; hazardous conditions hinder efforts.
Drinks-related litter found on 95% of UK beaches, charity reports, with nearly 50,000 items collected in 2024. Overall litter down 15%.
A veteran oak tree in Bedfordshire transitions from tree to wood, revealing its afterlife and enduring strength.
China is developing a deep-sea tourist submersible for 1,000m dives by 2030, with a prototype expected this year.
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13-year-old Austin Appelbee swam 4km and ran 2km to rescue his stranded family in Australia, hailed as 'superhuman' by experts.
Scotland’s only African elephant, Mondula, dies at 54 at Blair Drummond Safari Park after a period of ill health.
Nico Antic, 12, dies in hospital after being attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his family confirms.
Nazi weapons dumped in the Baltic Sea after WWII have become a thriving habitat for marine life, with scientists finding over 40,000 animals per square metre on the munitions.
Grass pollen peaks in July, sticking to outdoor laundry. Experts advise hanging clothes between 12pm and 4pm when pollen levels drop, reducing irritation and hay fever symptoms.
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New study finds no link between deep-sea fish sightings and earthquakes in Japan, contradicting folklore.
Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi hit by drone attack off Dubai, fire extinguished, no injuries or oil leak reported. Dozens of tankers flee area amid rising tensions.
12-year-old Nico Antic dies after shark attack in Sydney Harbour; bull shark suspected; beaches closed after multiple incidents.
A century-old shipwreck has been discovered on a Victorian beach near Point Lonsdale, exposed by storms and high tides. Marine archaeologists are working to identify the timber vessel.
Human remains found near Port Macdonnell may belong to missing snorkeller Duncan Craw; family suspects medical episode before shark sighting.
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Scientists find cocaine, caffeine and painkillers in sharks off the Bahamas, raising pollution concerns.
A 35-year-old man was killed by a 15ft shark while spearfishing with family off Western Australia, the third fatal attack in three weeks.
James Cameron says deep ocean is safer than an elevator, criticises Titan sub's risk management, and supports deep-sea mining.
Two men missing after Christmas Day sea rescue at Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Emergency services searched but stood down at 5pm.
A man rescues a kitten frozen to a dock in Detroit, nurses it back to health, and adopts it despite his cat allergy.
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A new box jellyfish species may have been discovered in Sydney waters, prompting first aid warnings for marine stings.
