A new island could appear where there was only ocean just weeks ago

Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging

Exclusive: Most of the island’s corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science, researcher saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScientists fear unique corals that fringe Australia’s remote Norfolk Island could disappear because of a triple threat of disease, El Niño and a federal government plan to dredge a neighbouring shipping channel.A failure to manage sediment and pollution washing into bays from cattle farming, cleared land along with wastewater has been blamed for widespread disease and outbreaks of algae over the corals. Continue reading...

Surfer's terrifying death as shark rips both his legs off as people watch in horror

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A 41-year-old surfer from Japan was killed in a shark attack near Ballina on the New South Wales north coast

Lubang biru terumbu karang ditemukan di Laut China Selatan

BEIJING: Lubang biru terumbu karang pertama China, lekukan semula jadi besar di dasar laut, dikenal pasti di perairan berhampiran Pulau Huangyan di Laut China Selatan, dan didapati menjadi kawasan tumpuan biodiversiti. Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan pada Khamis, teknologi DNA alam sekitar digunakan oleh saintis untuk mengesan lebih daripada 2,700 spesies marin di dalam dan sekitar ... Read more The post Lubang biru terumbu karang ditemukan di Laut China Selatan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Why is Rockaway beach closed today? Popular NYC destination under alert after shark sightings

Rockaway Beach in Queens closed intermittently Thursday after multiple shark sightings. Officials urged visitors to follow lifeguard instructions.

Bondi Beach shut again after another shark sighting in four days

The popular beach was shut again on Friday morning, after a shark was spotted in the water for the fourth day in a row.

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Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Ghost Shark Species Off Costa Rica

A team of Costa Rican and Brazilian scientists has identified a new species of deep-sea fish living in the Pacific waters off Costa Rica, highlighting how much of our country’s marine biodiversity remains unexplored. The newly described species, Rhinochimaera costaricana, belongs to a little-known group of cartilaginous fishes known as long-nosed chimaeras, sometimes called ghost [] The post Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Ghost Shark Species Off Costa Rica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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The island where imagination meets the Indian Ocean

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5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes South Sandwich Islands

London, June 30 (QNA) - A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Africa: Global Leaders Say Ocean Is No Longer Optional in Climate Action

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to more severe floods and threats to food security.

Scientists Reveal the First Images of Ernest Shackleton’s Last Ship

After more than 80 years underwater, the ship that witnessed the famed Antarctic explorer's final moments has revealed itself to the world.

Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island

Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island

High E. coli levels close Lake Willoughby North Beach to swimmers

The beach will remain closed until further notice. Town officials noted that even after skies clear, runoff creates conditions favorable for E. coli bacteria and harmful cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. The post High E. coli levels close Lake Willoughby North Beach to swimmers first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post High E. coli levels close Lake Willoughby North Beach to swimmers appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

East Coast Shark Sightings Force Beach Closures as Summer 2026 Peaks

A sand tiger shark bit a Jones Beach swimmer on the Fourth of July weekend, and Rockaway Beach in Queens has closed 23 times since May with 16 shutdowns in the first five days of July alone. East Coast shark sightings are surging from Long Island to Connecticut as summer 2026 peaks.

An Ancient Sea Once Split North America Down the Middle. The Beautiful Multicolored Ammonite Shells From Its Waters Are So Perfectly Preserved That They Still Shimmer Today

Spectacular marine fossils tell the story of the long-gone Western Interior Seaway and the planet’s past aquatic life

Top 3 New Summer 2026 Anime Released in the Season’s First Week, Ranked

The Summer 2026 season has arrived, and its first week has already come and gone. As the season is only just beginning, there are still dozens of anime set to premiere in the second and third weeks; however, the first week alone proved to be very intriguing. Although this season is packed with returning series, []

1.7 mn evacuated as typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc in China

Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan's southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon in a week to impact China in just more than a week's time. The first, Maysak, made landfall in southern China last weekend, Al Jazeera reported.

First look inside Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas

Tour Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, a massive new Icon class ship with new shows, dining and neighborhoods. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/24yhh9rw Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Water In This 2002 Surfing Game Is Blowing People’s Minds

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SEE IT: ‘Baywatch’ Is The Latest Victim Of California’s Homeless Crisis

The old “Baywatch” featured lifeguards in signature red bathing suits rescuing beachgoers in the ocean, but in 2026, the lifeguards are rescuing beachgoers on land. L.A.’s homelessness crisis made its way into the “Baywatch” reboot as filming featured a homeless man attempting to attack one of its lifeguards, The New York Post reported. The scene ...

Never-before-seen shark that 'walks' on land discovered off Papua New Guinea

Never-before-seen shark that 'walks' on land discovered off Papua New Guinea

Scientists witness first-ever seafloor spreading as lava creates new ocean floo

Scientists witness first-ever seafloor spreading as lava creates new ocean floo

LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China

Watch live from Taiwanese east coast, as Typhoon Bavi passes by the island before making landfall in China’s Fujian or Zhejiang province late Saturday. Credit: Taiwan East Coast National Scenic Area #taiwan #typhoon #live

Shark sightings trigger beach alarm after swimmer is bitten during summer spike

A shark bite and 23 shark sightings have triggered beach closures across the East Coast this summer, and increased surveillance protocols are in place.

Monsoon turns fierce: Four-day rain blitz targets West, Central India

The Bay ‘low’ may intensify into a more marked system in next two days after moving fully over the sea, where warmer waters will fuel its strength

First turtle eggs of 2026 found on Dénia beach as famous loggerhead returns

The first sea turtle eggs of the 2026 nesting season have been laid on a beach in Dénia after a []

NASA satellites are watching Earth's newest island rise from the sea

A newly discovered underwater volcanic eruption north of Papua New Guinea is unfolding in one of the world's most poorly mapped ocean basins. Satellites have spotted steam plumes, ash, thermal hotspots, and huge floating pumice rafts, suggesting magma is rising surprisingly close to the surface. Scientists are now watching closely to see if the eruption creates a new island, offering a rare opportunity to observe the birth of new land as it happens.

Swimmer apparently bitten by shark at Jones Beach on Long Island

A swimmer was bitten by a shark at Jones Beach on Friday afternoon.

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While Disney's live-action remake divides audiences, this Cornish beach has been dubbed Britain's answer to Moana's tropical island - here's how to visit

While Disney's live-action remake divides audiences, this Cornish beach has been dubbed Britain's answer to Moana's tropical island - here's how to visit

Ballito Pro Launches New ‘Stop the Strangle’ Campaign to Tackle Silent Killer of Ocean Life

As one of the world’s longest-running professional surfing events, healthy oceans play a central role at the Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill – without this, there is no surfing. There is no Ballito Pro. There is no us. That’s why ocean conservation initiatives continue to drive this winter holiday event, with the 57th edition taking []

September 19 is International Coastal Cleanup Day

Jamaica will join the rest of the world in observing International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD) 2026 on Saturday, September 19 under the theme ‘Away is a Place’. Spearheaded locally by []

Why Love Island UK's Finale Is <i><em>Weeks</em></i> After Love Island USA’s Despite Them Starting at the Same Time

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Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack

A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack Friday at a New York City beach, prompting authorities to temporarily close the beach. The attack at Jones Beach comes a day after multiple shark sightings were reported at other New York City and Long Island beaches. The person was swimming at Jones [] The post Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

In Pictures: South Island hit by flooding, wind and snow, hundreds evacuated

In Pictures: South Island hit by flooding, wind and snow, hundreds evacuated

Grand Bahama Ministry Announces Plans for Annual “Welcoming Home” Grand Expo

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Welcoming Home 2026 is set for July 1st through 10th, and organizers say it's a time when the island will come alive as Grand Bahamians from across the world come back home for a celebration filled with culture, entertainment, and unforgettable moments.

Torrevieja Reopens Natural Pools After Water Quality Alert

Torrevieja Council reopened the natural swimming pools and rocky bathing areas along the Juan Aparicio promenade after fresh tests confirmed that the seawater once again meets legal safety standards. The popular seafront bathing zone was temporarily closed on Wednesday after routine monitoring detected microbiological contamination. The Local Police restricted access, lifeguards raised the red flag [] The post Torrevieja Reopens Natural Pools After Water Quality Alert appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

You’ll Never Guess Why Government Officials Are Sinking a Four-Story Riverboat Casino Into the Abyss

You'll start seeing fish on it within a few weeks. The post You’ll Never Guess Why Government Officials Are Sinking a Four-Story Riverboat Casino Into the Abyss appeared first on Futurism.

WSL brings surfing back to Korea with Siheung Open

Surfers from around the globe rode the waves at the 2026 World Surf League Siheung Korea Open, held Friday to Sunday at the Wave Park in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province. The event featured men’s and women’s shortboard QS 6000 and longboard LQS 1000 competitions, with pizes totalling 130 million won (85,000). Now in its third year in Korea, the WSL event drew around 250 surfers from 16 countries, including Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, Korea and the US. (Photos: Yonhap)

Guam and surrounding Pacific islands brace for impact of Super Typhoon Bavi

People in the Northern Mariana Islands – remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean – are preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi, which experts say could bring winds of over 180 miles per hour.

Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels

The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.