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Japanese man, 83, ready for more after crossing Pacific solo

Japanese adventurer Kenichi Horie at 83 has just become the oldest person in the world to complete a solo, nonstop voyage across the Pacific Ocean — and he says he is still “in the middle of my youth” and not done yet

The Independent UK

Living the dream: swimmer Craig Clarke faces English Channel attempt

Clarke, 57, guesses he might take between 11 and 15 hours to complete the holy grail of ocean swims

Newcastle Herald

Tropical storm warning lifted for South Florida, with system expected to become Tropical Storm Alex over the ocean

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A tropical storm warning was lifted for South Florida on Saturday afternoon as the low pressure system that could become Tropical Storm Alex was poised to move offshore and over the Atlantic ocean.

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Cruise ships are bringing tourists back to Pacific waters, but at what cost?

Cruise ships are returning to our oceans after the pandemic brought the industry to a halt. But some countries want to see change when they welcome tourists back to their tropical islands.

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Tropical storm warning lifted in parts of South Florida, with system expected to become Tropical Storm Alex over the ocean

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A tropical storm warning was lifted late Saturday morning for western parts of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties but remains in effect east of Interstate 95.

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Japanese Man Becomes World's Oldest to Sail Solo across Pacific

An 83-year-old yachtsman arrived in Japan early Saturday morning after a solo, non-stop trip across the Pacific, becoming the oldest person ever to achieve the feat. Famed ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie's arrival in the Kii Strait off western Japan capped a two-month trip that started from a yacht harbor in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Long-running battle over Great Ocean Road eco-resort proposal

It's an age-old story — the million-dollar development and the locals who oppose it. But there's more than usual at stake in a long-running battle on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

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Indigenous landholders say there's 'unfinished business' with native title — and it's all about water

Three decades on from the landmark decision that paved the way for Indigenous people to reclaim their land, many First Nations say the next step is simple: to claim full rights to their waterways and seas.

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Pitcairn Islands to light final Platinum Jubilee beacon

The entire population of the Pitcairn Islands - 35 permanent residents - will make the Pacific Ocean territory the last place in the Commonwealth to light a beacon as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebration later Thursday.

Reuters

South Africa court to rule on Shell offshore oil exploration

A South African court is to rule on efforts to stop British oil giant Shell from conducting any further seismic surveys in the country’s Indian Ocean waters to explore for offshore oil and gas deposits

The Independent UK

Schaumburg mom killed, 2 kids hurt parasailing in Florida Keys

A sudden storm prompted a boat captain to cut loose their parasail, which then dragged them across the ocean and slammed them into a bridge in the Florida Keys, authorities said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bottlenose dolphins get their signature whistles from neighbourhoods they live in, study finds

Signature whistle develops during first year of dolphin’s life, scientists say

The Independent UK

Why is it so cold right now? And how long will it last? A climate scientist explains

Anyone living in the southeast of Australia will have noticed the chill that has set in the last few days. After relatively mild conditions last week, an early blast of winter has arrived.

The Conversation

Exploring 'Inner Space'

When Narot Keereetaweep returned from scuba diving to his accommodation in the Maldives, he noticed a 2m-long nurse shark behind another ship. As an amateur underwater photographer, Narot did not hesitate to take photos of the creature.

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Manchester Evening News

MH370: Channel 5 documentary explores mystery of missing Malaysia Airlines plane

The fate of the Boeing 777 and all 239 souls on board continues to baffle air accident investigators

Benzinga

Blue Ocean Technologies' CEO Says 24-Hour Stock Trading Is Coming

Benzinga, a media and data provider bridging the gap between retail and institutional investors, will be bringing back its annual Global Fintech Awards event to New York City on Dec. 8, 2022.

Daily Mirror

Sailors found alive after clinging to iceboxes and floating in sea for four days

The sailors used a rope to make a life raft using empty iceboxes before they plunged into the ocean, which saved their lives after being out at sea for two days off the coast of Indonesia

The Conversation

Electricity from the cold ocean depths could one day power island states

In the tropics, the deep sea is cold and the sea surface is very warm. That temperature difference can be harnessed and turned into electricity. If we can improve the technology, this method of producing power could be a godsend for island nations reliant on expensive and polluting diesel for…

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The Guardian - AU

Why one cat food brand has made it a priority to bring life back to our reefs

Reef restoration is critical to healthy oceans and marine life. Here’s how a surprising partner is making it possible.

Tribune News Service

La Nina, Loop Current and other factors put Florida in crosshairs of another active hurricane season

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The six-month hurricane season begins Wednesday, and outlooks from three respected entities — NOAA (the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration), Colorado State University and AccuWeather, the independent forecasting service — predict above-average activity for the third consecutive year.

Wales Online

Flight MH370: the Vanishing the true story behind the new Channel 5 documentary

The disappearance of Flight MH370 is the second deadliest incident involving a Boeing 777

Orlando Sentinel

Odds increase for first tropical storm in Atlantic Ocean this week

ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center in Miami on Monday increased the odds of tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean over the next five days to 40%.

The Independent UK

Huge superyacht fire probed by police after £6m boat destroyed in harbourside inferno

The Environment Agency reported that the blaze could have resulted in nine tonnes of diesel being spilled into the ocean

Tribune News Service

Seychelles says the rich world is failing on climate

Climate-aid pledges by industrialized nations are worthless, says the leader of the Seychelles, an Indian Ocean archipelago threatened by rising sea levels.

Tribune News Service

Tenant turns Queens apartment building into a nightmare, say neighbors who can’t turn anywhere for help

A Queens woman does her damage from a third-floor apartment with an ocean view: Water left running for days, flooding the building. Smoke pouring from beneath her front door. Hoarding old junk in the hallway, from bicycles to shopping carts. Taking a sledgehammer to her kitchen cabinets.

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