Lac La Belle Shipwreck Found After 150 Years in Lake Michigan
A 19th-century luxury steamer that sank in Lake Michigan in 1872 has been located and photographed for the first time by shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn and his team.
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Suffolk Hamlet First English Dark Sky Community
Thorington Street in Suffolk has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Community after a nine-year grassroots campaign by residents to preserve pristine night skies.
Lac La Belle Shipwreck Found in Lake Michigan After 60 Years
After nearly six decades of searching, shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn has discovered the Lac La Belle steamer, a missing vessel that sank over 150 years ago in Lake Michigan.
Sea Squirts Found in Coffee Cup on Welsh Beach Baffle Family
A mother and daughter cleaning a beach in Anglesey discovered strange jelly-like creatures inside a discarded coffee cup lid, later identified as invasive sea squirts by an underwater expert.
Five Essential Nest Box Tasks for Garden Birds This Weekend
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine experts urge those with nesting boxes to complete five crucial maintenance tasks this weekend to support birds during peak nesting season.
Great White Shark Found in Mediterranean Sparks Breeding Theory
Scientists believe great white sharks may be breeding in the Mediterranean after a juvenile was caught off Spain's eastern coast, challenging previous assumptions about their disappearance from the region.
Largest Male Great White Shark Spotted Off North Carolina
Contender, a 1,700-pound great white shark, has been detected near Cape Fear, marking a significant sighting of the largest recorded male of its species in Atlantic waters.
Manatee Rescued from Storm Drain Recovers at SeaWorld Orlando
A 410-pound manatee rescued from a Melbourne Beach storm drain is now recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a multi-agency rescue operation involving fire crews and wildlife officials.
Stranger Things-Like Clams Wash Up on Dorset Beach
Hordes of otter shell clams, resembling creatures from Stranger Things, have been discovered on Studland Bay's shore after recent stormy weather stirred them from deep seabed habitats.
Iran's Ageing Shadow Fleet Risks Major Oil Spill Disaster
Maritime analysts warn Iran's shadow fleet of old, uninsured tankers is a ticking time bomb, risking an oil spill far larger than the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster due to poor maintenance and evasion of safety standards.
17th-Century Shipwreck Timbers Found on UK Beach Post-Storm
Timbers from a 17th-century shipwreck, possibly the Dutch merchant ship 'The Fame', have washed up on Studland Beach after Storm Chandra, with marine archaeologists investigating their origin.
Historic Ship Timbers Found on Beach After Storm Chandra
Timbers believed to be from the 17th-century Swash Channel wreck have been discovered on Studland Beach following Storm Chandra, potentially revealing missing hull sections of the historic vessel.
Public Names Deep-Sea Mollusc 'Ferreiraella Populi' Online
Scientists have named a newly discovered deep-sea chiton 'Ferreiraella populi' after a global online naming campaign attracted over 8,000 suggestions. The Latin species name means 'of the people'.
Fulmars Ride Wild Winds at Cullernose Point's Dramatic Cliffs
A vivid account of a walk along Cullernose Point in Northumberland, where fulmars circle above the Whin Sill's dolerite cliffs amidst raging seas and fierce winds, highlighting the area's geological history and seabird life.
Man Survives 60 Hours in Capsized Boat's Air Pocket
Harrison Okene miraculously survived for nearly three days in a pitch-black, overturned tugboat off Nigeria's coast, using only a small air pocket after a freak wave sank the vessel, killing 11 crew members.
Scotland's Only African Elephant Mondula Dies at 54
Mondula, Scotland's only African elephant, has died aged 54 at Blair Drummond Safari Park after a period of ill health. The elephant, housed alone for her final decade, leaves a legacy of advanced geriatric care.
Sydney's Ocean Pools Overflow After Shark Attacks
Sydney's ocean pools and netted beaches see unprecedented crowds following recent shark attacks, with Wylie's Baths capping entries for the first time ever. Experts predict a return to open water swimming soon.
Wellington Sewage Disaster: Beaches Closed, Health Alert
Wellington faces an environmental disaster as millions of litres of untreated sewage flow into the sea after a wastewater plant failure, prompting health warnings and economic concerns.
Rare Braun's Wrasse Found in Western Australia Kelp Forests
A rare Braun's wrasse fish has been discovered in the kelp forests of Western Australia, highlighting the region's rich marine biodiversity and conservation needs.
Vast Freshwater Reserves Found Beneath Ocean Floor
An international scientific expedition has confirmed extensive freshwater reserves beneath the ocean floor off New England, offering new insights into poorly understood offshore aquifers that could transform global water security.
Shark Attack Safety: Best Times and Locations in Australia
A comprehensive guide on shark attack risks in Australia, detailing the safest swimming locations and times to avoid, based on recent data and expert advice.
Giant Phantom Jellyfish Filmed Off Argentina Coast
Researchers have captured rare footage of a giant phantom jellyfish, Stygiomedusa gigantea, off the Argentine coast. The creature, which can grow to the size of a school bus, was filmed at depths of 820 feet.
Giant Phantom Jellyfish Caught on Camera in Argentina
Researchers have captured rare footage of a giant phantom jellyfish, Stygiomedusa gigantea, off the Argentine coast, revealing a creature that can grow to the size of a school bus with tentacles over 30 feet long.
Seven Dead in Massachusetts Fishing Boat Tragedy
The US Coast Guard has identified all seven victims who perished when the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank off Massachusetts. The crew, including a father-son duo and a young fisheries observer, were featured on a History Channel show.
Teen Swims 4km to Save Family from Sea in Australia
A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours through rough seas off Western Australia to rescue his mother and siblings after they were swept offshore, with aerial footage capturing the dramatic rescue.
Teen's 4km Swim Saves Family in Western Australia
A 13-year-old boy heroically swam for four hours across 4km of ocean to rescue his family after their boat capsized off the coast of Western Australia.
Grounded Ship and Sea Goddess: Tuesday's Photos
A selection of striking images from Tuesday includes a grounded cargo ship in the English Channel and a vibrant Sea Goddess festival in coastal Britain.
Bermuda Triangle Mystery Solved by Methane Theory
Researchers propose methane gas releases and environmental forces beneath the ocean surface explain historic vanishings in the Bermuda Triangle region between Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.
Coast Guard Investigates Gloucester Fishing Boat Sinking That Killed 7
The US Coast Guard has identified all seven victims and initiated a formal investigation into the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean off Gloucester, Massachusetts, which resulted in no survivors.
Fisherman's Final Call Before Boat Sank Off Massachusetts
Captain Gus Sanfilippo, featured on History Channel, shared chilling last conversation with friend hours before his fishing vessel Lily Jean capsized, presumed dead with six crew.
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