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Farm-bred octopus: A benefit to the species or an act of cruelty?

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Sandwiched here between the Pacific Ocean and Kona Airport — atop a dusty volcanic desert — dozens of 50-gallon water tanks gurgle and bubble away; each home to a solitary, wild-caught octopus and a couple of floating, plastic bath toys.

Los Angeles Times

Enjoying oysters this summer? Growing them from ocean to table is often an invisible process

Despite oysters being a popular mainstay on many summer menus, the process of farming them from spat to plate-worthy is not well understood for most Australians.

ABC News

Stay out of ocean at LA, Orange County beaches, health officials warn

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The swell rolling into Southern California this week may seem enticing for surfers, but public health officials are warning people to stay out of the ocean.

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Climate change is coming for the Jersey Shore, retiring coastal expert warns

On a dock overlooking a coil of Nacote Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey, earlier this month, Stewart Farrell, director of Stockton University's Coastal Research Center, gave an impromptu master class on barrier islands, ancient geology, crab traps, coastal law, the Delaware Bayshore, and bulkheads.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

UK wine drinkers help remove 10m plastic bottles from polluted sea

A radical project to clear the world's oceans of 'plastic islands' is beginning to have an impact — through the simple act of enjoying a nice mid-priced white, red or rosé

Wales Online

Italy will allow Ocean Viking to dock and disembark 113 migrants

Italy will allow the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship to dock at an Italian port and disembark 113 people rescued from the waters of the Mediterranean, a French NGO said Tuesday.

France 24

The 'cathartic release' of 'The Whale' explained by the play's actors and directors

The movie version of "The Whale" ends with a breath, a bright light and a beach. The last visual shows the sun shining, the tide rising and falling, and a younger, slimmer version of the title character, Charlie, staring out into the ocean as his daughter plays in the sand…

Los Angeles Times

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Remembering the West Lothian scientist who led the HMS Challenger on its 150th anniversary

It's been 150 years since the HMS Challenger set sail to map out the world's oceans and at the heart of it all was a leading scientist from West Lothian and a former student of Edinburgh University.

Daily Record

Rohingya recount stories of hunger and desperation in escape to Indonesia

Rohingya Muslims who survived a harrowing 40 days on a boat across the Indian Ocean to end up in Indonesia have recounted stories of hunger and desperation, saying more than 20 of those on board died on the way.

Reuters

U.N. urges countries to help Rohingya at sea as hundreds land in Indonesia

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) urged countries on Tuesday to help Rohingya Muslims stranded at sea as at least 20 reportedly died and hundreds more landed in Indonesia after weeks adrift in the Indian Ocean.

Reuters

At least 20 reported dead as Rohingya boats land in Indonesia

PIDIE, Indonesia: At least 20 Rohingya have died at sea in recent weeks, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday, as boats carrying hundreds of the persecuted Muslims landed in Indonesia while others were believed to be adrift in the Indian Ocean.

Bangkok Post

Overfishing is depleting global fish stocks: Here’s what we can do about it

Gathering reliable data from the high seas can be difficult and opaque.

360info

The earliest humans swam 100,000 years ago, but swimming remains a privileged pastime

One of my life’s aims is to swim in as many lakes, rivers, pools and oceans as I possibly can, to use my liberty and swimming skills as freely as I can. I love the feeling of being in a large, fresh body of water, its soft immersive, vast or…

The Conversation

Quivira Golf Club: You’ve yet to experience a resort course like this

There is a view of the Pacific Ocean from every hole and the comfort stations are a golfer's dream.

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Nottingham Post

Kate Middleton's Christmas present from Prince William sells out instantly

The ocean blue Dina earrings sold out online within minutes of Kate sporting them on December 25.

Newcastle Herald

Iconic harbour swim returns for 26th time on Australia Day

Discounted early bird entry opens for Newcastle Harbour Australia Day ocean swim.

The Independent UK

Frigid weather doesn't stop Santas surfing off Florida coast

For the surfing Santas off Florida’s central coast, the Atlantic Ocean felt more like the North Pole than the Sunshine State as temperatures plunged to around freezing, while freeze warnings were in place for at least half of the state

Financial Times

James Cameron, the sea-loving director with an eye for detail

His latest film in the ‘Avatar’ franchise is characteristically elaborate and big-budget

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Insider UK

Yet more Scottish businesses round-up 2022 and look ahead to 2023

Another instalment sees everything from coffee shops to comms companies, gin distilleries to recycled pots

Bangkok Post

Going all the way

On March 26, 2012, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron made a record-breaking solo dive into the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean. Attached to the manipulator arm of his submersible was the Rolex Deepsea Challenge that withstood the colossal water pressure at 10,908m down.

Evening Standard

Mr Zelensky goes to Washington

A war leader travels across a vast ocean – at Christmastime and under a heavy cloak of security – to thank, cajole and strengthen ties with the United States.

Bangkok Post

Elevate 2023 at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort

Elevate your vacation and indulge in premium rooms including Balcony Ocean View, Pool Access,One Bedroom Suite, Family Suite and Ocean View Suite featuring daily breakfast for two guests, THB 300 daily resort credit and welcome amenity. Rates from THB 5,250+++ per night for 2 persons.

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Christmas Island red-tailed tropicbird under threat by feral cats and climate change

The population of the pelagic Indian Ocean red-tailed tropicbird, or silver bosun, has fallen sharply as individuals deal with predation by feral cats and a changing climate.

The New Daily

See the world with fresh eyes aboard a small ship

Small ship ocean cruises are increasing in popularity among discerning travellers. It’s a different style of cruising, more informed and less formal.It’s travelling with like-minded people on a smallervessel with less passengers. It enables you, the passenger, to be immersed in the culture onshore with tours by expert local guides,…

The Independent UK

California quake occurred in very seismically active region

The big earthquake that rocked the far north coast of California this week originated in an area under the Pacific Ocean where multiple tectonic plates collide, creating the state's most seismically active region

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