Former head of Navy in Scotland feared war would last years more on VE Day On May 8 1945, Thomas Baird was stationed on HMS Rapid in the Indian Ocean fleet. The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
‘If we save the sea, we save our world’ – Attenborough urges ocean protection The renowned naturalist fronts a film which highlights the destruction of overfishing and bottom trawling, but also offers hope for restoration. Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
Microsoft unveils smaller, cheaper Surface Pro and Surface Laptop — everything you need to know Microsoft is launching new models of the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 that are smaller and cheaper than their predecessors, but they also have slightly worse hardware on board. Here's everything you should know about Microsoft's first new Surface PCs of 2025. Tom’s Guide · May 6, 2025
A giant crater on the moon may hold remnants of an ancient magma ocean. Artemis astronauts could bring home samples of it Crewmembers on upcoming Artemis missions could potentially return samples from the moon's mantle back to Earth, providing insight into the final stages of lunar formation. Space · May 5, 2025
Easy Escapes: Keen to soak up the wellness-focused side of Ibiza? You can’t go wrong at Ocean Drive Talamanca Tranquil, vibey and immaculately designed, here’s why the five-star hotel should be on your bucket list. Marie Claire · May 4, 2025
It's important to celebrate our planet and the people protecting it every month. Enter: the communities leading coral reef restoration From Hawaii to Indonesia, Reef Builders is the coral reef restoration project proving that hope isn’t lost - and local communities might hold the key to saving our oceans. Marie Claire · May 3, 2025
As Trump pares back ocean protections, California weighs expanding them As the federal government rolls back fishing restrictions in the Pacific Remote Islands, California is reviewing its network of marine protected areas The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
Glitter’s sparkle hides a darker side – it can change the chemistry of our oceans Glitter is festive and fun – a favourite for decorations, makeup and art projects. But while it may look harmless, beautiful even, glitter’s sparkle hides a darker side. Those shimmering specks often end up far from party tables and greeting cards. You can even spot them glinting on beaches, washed… The Conversation · May 2, 2025
La Niña is dead — what that means for this year's hurricanes and weather Scientists thought La Niña was coming. It didn't — at least for now. What could that mean for this year's hurricane season, and how might long-term climate change affect El Niño and La Niña patterns? LiveScience · May 2, 2025
Scientists find microplastics at all ocean depths - even the Mariana Trench While it has been long understood that microplastics exist on the surface of oceans, a team of researchers from four continents has found plastic waste throughout all depths The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
30 Times The Ocean Coughed Up Something It Shouldn’t Have Someone explain how this got down there. Bored Panda · May 2, 2025
Huge underwater volcano situated off US coast could erupt 'any day now', scientists warn The Axial Seamount is the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest and is reaching critical levels Evening Standard · May 2, 2025
Tourist father and son help rescue great white shark stranded in shallow waters Tourist and son, 11, join forces with local men to help marine predator back into ocean The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
Victoria helicopter crash: three people rescued off coast near Melbourne Police say three passengers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash near Point Lonsdale The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2025
Radio France Internationale · May 1, 2025 France warns of ‘chaos’ if New Caledonia independence deal not reached French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls has launched a third round of talks between pro and anti-independence groups in New Caledonia. Amid deepening divisions over last year's unrest, he warned that further chaos could be in store if all parties don't shoulder their responsibilities.
Evening Standard · May 1, 2025 David Attenborough shares his concerns as he approaches the 'end of his life' The legendary broadcaster and wildlife expert made his remarks ahead of his 99th birthday
The Conversation · May 1, 2025 Current legal frameworks can’t protect the oceans from deep-sea mining and the negative impacts on humankind The international legal order is floundering. The geopolitical and resource policy priorities of the United States are shifting.
Bored Panda · May 1, 2025 David Attenborough Says He Is Nearing “The End Of His Life”, Issues Urgent Warning In a new clip, Sir David Attenboroughs shared that he is nearing the end of his life.
The Guardian - US · May 1, 2025 Trump has launched more attacks on the environment in 100 days than his entire first term Blitzkrieg has hit protections in place for land, oceans, forests and wildlife, and will worsen the climate crisis
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025 Attenborough at 99: naturalist ‘goes further than before’ to speak out against industrial fishing in new film The celebrated presenter warns of ‘modern day colonialism at sea’ as he highlights the destruction caused by overfishing and bottom trawling
International Business Times · May 1, 2025 UN Body Warns Over Trump's Deep-sea Mining Order The head of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on Wednesday criticized US President Donald Trump's order to fast-track deep-sea mining in the open ocean outside American territorial waters.
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 Scientists warn an underwater volcano off Oregon coast is about to explode It’s been a decade since the Axial Seamount last erupted off the West Coast
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 A first look at the $1 billion MSC World America cruise ship, from thrill-seeking rides to Dirty Dancing MSC World America has something to offer cruise passengers from all sides of the pond, as Marc Shoffman discovered on one of the first sailings aboard the new megaship
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 Canadian company turns to Trump for permission to mine international waters, bypassing a UN agency A Canadian company has announced that its U.S. subsidiary has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to mine the seafloor
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Massive mural found intact on World War II ship that sank in 1942 Paintings, vehicles, and even a potentially never-before-seen jellyfish were found among USS Yorktown’s wreckage