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Gray Whales Are Getting Struck by Ships in San Francisco Bay. Could This New A.I.-Powered Tech Save Them?
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Center 41%
Right 32%
ABC7 New York
· Jul 5, 2026
Whale causes catastrophic damage to New Jersey fire department marine unit
Whale causes catastrophic damage to New Jersey fire department marine unit
NDTV
· Jun 21, 2026
"Gaining New Speed": Navy Chief On India's Warship-Building Capability
In his opening remarks, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan stated that these ships will greatly boost the Indian Navy's capabilities and make its efforts to protect the...
Capital Research Center
· Jun 23, 2026
Enemies of Energy: Earthjustice
The legal defense arm of the anti-energy movement wants to save the whales from reliable offshore oil gas production, but isn't so worried if weather-dependent offshore wind turbines harms them.
Daily Mail
· Jun 29, 2026
Moment pod of killer whales surround and attack yacht, spinning it 360 degrees and destroying its rudder off Gibraltar
Moment pod of killer whales surround and attack yacht, spinning it 360 degrees and destroying its rudder off Gibraltar
Boston.com
· Jun 27, 2026
Is the Trump administration on the verge of further endangering North Atlantic right whales?
Experts say maritime slow zones protect the whales, but a major rollback of these rules could be on the horizon. The post Is the Trump administration on the verge of further endangering North Atlantic right whales? appeared first on Boston.com.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 26, 2026
StarDream Cruises kecualikan surcaj bahan api di Malaysia, Singapura
PETALING JAYA: StarDream Cruises, yang menaungi jenama StarCruises dan Dream Cruises mengecualikan dan mengurangkan surcaj bahan api bagi beberapa pasaran operasinya di rantau ini bagi semua pelayaran yang berlepas pada atau selepas 26 Jun 2026. Menurut kenyataannya, tetamu yang berlayar dari Singapura dan Malaysia akan menikmati pengecualian penuh surcaj bahan api, manakala tetamu dari Taiwan ... Read more The post StarDream Cruises kecualikan surcaj bahan api di Malaysia, Singapura appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
South Africa Today
· Jun 21, 2026
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Celebrates International Surfing Day as Top Contenders Emerge
The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior delivered another day of high-quality surfing at Victoria Bay on Saturday, with clean two-to-four-foot waves and light winds providing ideal conditions on International Surfing Day. With the men’s Round of 16 and women’s Quarterfinals completed in the QS []
Fox News
· Jul 4, 2026
Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend
From New Smyrna Beach to Cape Cod, shark activity is highest right now as experts explain why and share beach safety tips for the Fourth of July weekend.
The West Australian
· Jul 10, 2026
Close whale encounter beside an Albany fishing boat captured by Bryn Westerberg shows a feeding frenzy
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· Jun 25, 2026
Maritime Workers Under Attack
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Gizmodo
· Jul 7, 2026
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If you see a whale floating upside-down along Australian coasts, please leave it alone. They're just really tired, scientists say.
UPI
· Jul 9, 2026
U.S. asks South Korean shipbuilders about Navy work
U.S. asks South Korean shipbuilders about Navy work
Reuters
· Jul 6, 2026
US Coast Guard removes vessel from NYC parade over banners
Footage shot from aboard a ship owned by the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater environmental organization showed the US Coast Guard and New York Police Department vessels directing the tall ship away from New York Harbor's Sail4th 250 parade. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #uscoastguard #vessel #newyorkpolice Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4y6qRia 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
(News Focus) S. Korean shipbuilders eye U.S. naval market after Canada submarine setback
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's major shipbuilders are turning their att...
AMBCrypto
· Jul 1, 2026
RaveDAO drops 12% – Will whales push RAVE prices even lower?
Whale positioning will shape much of RAVE's trajectory over the coming days.
Global News
· Jul 2, 2026
16 pilot whales die after stranding on Nova Scotia’s remote Sable Island
The Marine Animal Response Society in Nova Scotia says it's looking into the stranding of 16 pilot whales on Sable Island.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 2, 2026
Hanwha Ocean picked as preferred bidder for W7.8tr Navy destroyer project
Hanwha Ocean Co. said Thursday it has been selected as the preferred bidder for South Korea's next-generation Navy destroyer project worth 7.8 trillion won (5.1 billion). In a regulatory filing, Hanwha Ocean said the state-run Defense Acquisition Program Administration notified the company of the selection on Wednesday. Hanwha Ocean beat rival HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. to lead the Korea Destroyer Next Generation program, which aims to build six next-generation destroyers using domesticall
The Olive Press
· Jun 25, 2026
WATCH: Anger as jet ski rider chases and harasses dolphins off popular Costa Blanca resort
A VIDEO of a jet ski rider chasing and harassing dolphins off the coast of Torrevieja has sparked outrage. The waters of the Costa Blanca boast rich marine life including
Korea Times News
· Jul 2, 2026
Hanwha Ocean picked as preferred bidder for $5.1 bil. Navy destroyer project
Hanwha Ocean picked as preferred bidder for $5.1 bil. Navy destroyer project
Brisbane Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Sydney beaches add shark-spotting drones to protect swimmers
Sydney beaches now have shark-spotting drones flying along the coastline to protect swimmers and surfers from danger.
Defence Blog
· Jun 23, 2026
U.S. Navy charters four landing-capable ships for Okinawa operations
The U.S. Navy has hired four civilian cargo ships capable of driving military vehicles directly onto beaches and island piers without fixed port infrastructure, chartering them for operations out of Naha, Japan, starting July 30, 2026, in a 37 million contract that tells a precise story about how seriously American military planners are taking the []
South China Morning Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Hong Kong’s war-risk pool testament to collaboration, insurance leader says
The launch of a marine war-risk pool by Hong Kong insurers is a prime example of how the city’s insurers can collaborate not just for the benefit of the local economy but for the entire nation, an industry veteran has said. At the South China Morning Post’s China Conference, themed “Intelligence at Scale: Hong Kong’s AI-Powered Future”, panel speakers considered how the insurance industry could bolster financial resilience across the Greater Bay Area. Speaking at the event, Selina Lau Pui-ling,...
The Age
· Jul 6, 2026
‘Destabilising’: Australia blasts China for launching nuclear-capable weapon in Pacific
A Chinese submarine has test-fired a nuclear-capable long-range missile with a dummy warhead in the South Pacific, Chinese media has confirmed.
Al-Monitor
· Jun 22, 2026
Gaza's surfers seek solace in the sea
Carrying their boards past tents and bombed-out buildings, a group of Gazan surfers headed for the sea, seeking solace in the waves despite the risk of Israeli attacks.On the beach in Gaza City, the trio laid out their boards on the sand while they warmed up their limbs and readied their gear. A few children splashed in the shallows as the surfers paddled out to sea, fighting the crashing waves.
Fark
· Jun 24, 2026
When you're being sucked out to sea by a rip current, don't panic. Just, you know, sing and maybe make splashy sounds with your hands and see if you can spot any dolphins. Dolphins are cool [Unlikely]
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Independent Online
· Jul 3, 2026
Rare fin whale stranding investigated along Greater Dyer Island
Rare fin whale stranding investigated along Greater Dyer Island
Al Jazeera
· Jun 22, 2026
Gaza’s surfers seek solace from war in the Mediterranean Sea
Surfers still ride the waves off Gaza despite the ever-present threat of becoming an Israeli military target.
Focus Taiwan
· Jul 8, 2026
Chinese research vessels serve military purposes: Coast Guard captain
Taipei, July 8 (CNA) China's deployment of scientific research and survey vessels in waters east of Taiwan and beyond carries a military motive -- to prepare for denying foreign naval vessels access to strategically important waters, a Taiwanese coast guard captain said Wednesday.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
‘Never seen before’: NSW unveils massive shark drone operation
Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steven Pearce says the state’s unprecedented drone network will provide the largest shark surveillance blanket ever deployed anywhere in the world. “This is a huge investment in shark surveillance,” Mr Pearce told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. “A huge blanket of UAV drone surveillance never seen before anywhere in the world. “Our pilots are trained specifically to look for our target sharks, and that’s a bull shark, a tiger shark or a white shark.”
Toronto Sun
· Jun 23, 2026
Cruise ship arrives in Alaska with dead pregnant endangered fin whale on bow
Fin whales are considered endangered because they're threatened by strikes from marine vessels
9 News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
Drones will watch every single beach across Sydney | 9 News Australia
Four Sydney beaches have been evacuated after sharks were spotted by new surf lifesaving drones. From today, every single beach across Sydney will be watched from the air, all year round. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
The Tribune
· Jul 13, 2026
Taiwan detects 5 Chinese naval vessels, 10 official ships operating around its territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Sunday said it detected five Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and 10 official ships operating around Taiwan's territorial waters.
The Japan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Japan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands
The Chinese ships were approaching a Japanese fishing vessel operating in the area, Japan's coast guard said.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 1, 2026
Taiwan tells ships to reject China Coast Guard boarding demands
Taiwan has instructed its commercial vessels to ignore any boarding or inspection requests from China’s Coast Guard in waters off the island’s east coast, signalling a firmer response to Beijing’s expanding maritime enforcement activities. Taipei also said its Coast Guard would intervene, if necessary, to prevent Chinese vessels from boarding Taiwanese ships, reinforcing its claim [] The post Taiwan tells ships to reject China Coast Guard boarding demands appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 4, 2026
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fuelling demand for whale-watching trips
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fuelling demand for whale-watching trips
Euro Weekly News
· Jul 11, 2026
Walmart heiress’s €263 million superyacht steals the spotlight in Mallorca this summer
One of the world’s most eye-catching superyachts has been turning heads off the southwest coast of Mallorca after arriving in []
Grist
· Jun 25, 2026
This island in the Great Lakes wants to tap waves for energy
Hydrokinetic energy from the waves surrounding Beaver Island could improve electricity reliability and push an emerging technology forward.
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This island in the Great Lakes wants to tap waves for energy
Hydrokinetic energy from the waves surrounding Beaver Island could improve electricity reliability and push an emerging technology forward.
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