Death Valley Wildflower Display Nears Superbloom Status After Record Rainfall
Death Valley nears superbloom after record rainfall brings rare wildflower display across southern California parks.
Category : Oceans
Four dead after migrant boat capsizes off San Diego coast
Four dead after migrant boat capsizes off San Diego coast; five injured, search ongoing.
Search for Man Swept Into Ocean at Dangerous California Beach
Search for man swept into ocean at Garrapata State Park, where two died last week; hazardous conditions hinder efforts.
Drinks Litter Found On 95% Of UK Beaches, Survey Reveals
Drinks-related litter found on 95% of UK beaches, charity reports, with nearly 50,000 items collected in 2024. Overall litter down 15%.
Country Diary: A Tale of Two Oak Trees in England
A veteran oak tree in Bedfordshire transitions from tree to wood, revealing its afterlife and enduring strength.
China plans deep-sea tourist submersible for 1,000m dives by 2030
China is developing a deep-sea tourist submersible for 1,000m dives by 2030, with a prototype expected this year.
Teen’s 4km Swim to Save Family Hailed as ‘Amazing Feat’
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
Scotland’s only African elephant, Mondula, dies at 54 at Blair Drummond Safari Park after a period of ill health.
Boy, 12, Dies After Shark Attack in Sydney Harbour
Nico Antic, 12, dies in hospital after being attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his family confirms.
Marine Life Thrives on Nazi Weapons in Baltic Sea
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.
Laundry Pollen-Free in July: Hang After 12pm
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.
Study Debunks Link Between Deep-Sea Fish Sightings and Earthquakes in Japan
New study finds no link between deep-sea fish sightings and earthquakes in Japan, contradicting folklore.
Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Hit by Drone Attack Off Dubai, Crew Safe
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.
Boy, 12, Dies After Shark Attack in Sydney Harbour
12-year-old Nico Antic dies after shark attack in Sydney Harbour; bull shark suspected; beaches closed after multiple incidents.
Century-Old Shipwreck Mystery Unearthed on Victorian Beach
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 in Search for Missing Snorkeller
Human remains found near Port Macdonnell may belong to missing snorkeller Duncan Craw; family suspects medical episode before shark sighting.
Sharks Test Positive For Cocaine And Pharmaceuticals In Bahamas
Scientists find cocaine, caffeine and painkillers in sharks off the Bahamas, raising pollution concerns.
Man Killed by 15ft Shark While Spearfishing Off Western Australia
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: Deep Ocean Safer Than an Elevator, Titan Crew Lacked Imagination
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 in Devon
Two men missing after Christmas Day sea rescue at Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Emergency services searched but stood down at 5pm.
Chilly the Kitten Rescued from Freezing in Detroit
A man rescues a kitten frozen to a dock in Detroit, nurses it back to health, and adopts it despite his cat allergy.
New Deadly Box Jellyfish Species Found In Australia
A new box jellyfish species may have been discovered in Sydney waters, prompting first aid warnings for marine stings.
World's Oldest Gorilla Fatou Celebrates 69th Birthday with Healthy Feast
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo with a healthy, sugar-free feast.
Stranded Humpback Whale in Germany Faces Bleak Prognosis After Third Grounding
A sick humpback whale stranded for the third time on Germany's Baltic coast faces a bleak prognosis as experts warn of slim chances of survival.
Major Search for Missing Fisherman Ben Dowie Continues
Search continues for missing fisherman Ben Dowie, 28, after his boat ran aground on Inverbervie Beach on December 20.
Guemes Island Fox Carcasses Mystery Solved: Used as Crab Bait
Washington officials solve mystery of 21 dead canines on Guemes Island; they were foxes legally used as crab bait.
Colombia's Gorgona Island: Wildlife Haven at Risk from New Military Base
Gorgona Island's marine protected area faces threats from a new US-funded coastguard station, sparking fears of militarisation and ecological harm.
Orange Algae in North Wales Sea Not Harmful, Tests Confirm
Tests confirm orange water at north Wales beaches is harmless Noctiluca algae, not sewage. NRW says it's natural and common in warm weather.
Colombian scientists recover first treasures from ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’
Colombian scientists recover cannon, coins and cup from San José shipwreck, believed to hold billions in treasure.
Vast Freshwater Aquifers Discovered Hidden Beneath Atlantic Ocean
Scientists confirm vast freshwater aquifer beneath Atlantic Ocean off US East Coast, with potential to supply New York for 800 years.
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