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A timeline of the investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings

In 2010, police searching for a missing woman began finding human remains in the scrub along a barrier island parkway near New York’s Gilgo Beach

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As an ocean swimmer, I try not to think of sharks, but we all know that this is their territory

It used to be easier to say that the chances of a shark attack were slim. Now I feel as though that pretence of safety has been shattered

The Guardian - AU

One killed, two survive after US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 208

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Two California college students fell asleep on a Santa Cruz beach. Then waves swept them out to sea

They had been friends since high school.

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Floating volcanic rock is disrupting life in Papua New Guinea – and the problem will last a long time

People in parts of Papua New Guinea are facing an unusual problem. Floating volcanic rock is making boat travel difficult, blocking access to fishing grounds and disrupting daily life in coastal communities.

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African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans

African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas

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Mysterious Atlantic 'cold blob': the only place on Earth that keeps getting colder

Climate puzzle: a new study probes the only place on Earth that has cooled in recent years, linking the 'Cold Blob' mainly to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, AMOC.

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This vibrant underwater lily field was shot on a 10-year-old DSLR with a fisheye lens –and it snagged an ocean photography award

The colorful lilies were captured in the turquoise waters of a Mexican cenote – and won a UN World Oceans Day photography award

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Half of all fatal shark attacks take place in Australia. How can you protect yourself – and do electronic deterrents work?

From tough wetsuits to wearable devices, experts say there are ways to reduce your risk in the ocean

The Guardian - AU

Courtrooms are becoming a new battleground for whales, and in New Zealand, a proposed bill could recognise them as legal persons

Legal advocates are increasingly turning to courts to protect marine life as industrialisation strains existing regulations. A historic bill in the Southern Pacific proposes granting legal personhood and natural rights to whales, recognising their inherent worth. This contrasts with the Atlantic, where economic interests often undermine conservation efforts, leaving vulnerable…

The Times of India

Who is Pico Lopes, the unlikely Cape Verde World Cup hero recruited through LinkedIn?

The national team's call came from 4,500 km away across the Ocean and not in the way most people would expect.

Euronews

Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning

Researchers have long known that plastic pollution reaches the ocean. But how much plastic is trapped, and where, before it reaches the ocean is far less understood.

The Conversation

Study sparks hope for ‘climate-resistant’ coral reefs

MOMBASA, Kenya - In the crystalline waters off Kenya’s coast, coral reefs are thriving — evidence of a rare good news story in the battle to protect oceans from the ravages of climate change.

Bangkok Post

The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

The ocean is home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ecosystems sustain countless species, support coastal communities, regulate the climate and underpin global food security.

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Don Cheadle Reveals Grim Idea He “Stole” From George Clooney: “It Happens To Everybody”

“He is so cool,” a netizen said about Don Cheadle.

International Business Times

Cold Blob Of Water In North Atlantic Has Scientists Worried About What it Could Mean

Climate scientists are monitoring a blob of cold water in the North Atlantic, which they fear could be a troubling signal for ocean currents.

The Conversation

The UK has the means to avoid climate policy being driven by culture wars

Climate policy has become one of the principle casualties of America’s political polarisation. The Trump administration, for instance, recently announced it is dismantling a key ocean monitoring system, despite growing scientific concerns about the rise of a “Super El Niño” and the prospect of disruption to key Atlantic Ocean currents.…

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Body outside World Cup base and rope jumper falls to death

Mexican police investigate body found outside World Cup training base. Three arrested after rope jumper falls to her death in Brazil. Fury as female doctor is seriously hurt by acid attack in Pakistan. The mystery dental condition impacting children across Europe. Rare deep ocean Goblin shark filmed in natural habitat…

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Trump administration faces backlash over plan to dismantle ocean sensor network

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Scientists warn Trump cuts could leave America blind to the next extreme weather disaster

A bipartisan group of senators and two Democratic House committees have launched a fierce challenge against the National Science Foundation (NSF)

The Conversation

This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy

Lately, much of the news about the Arctic has been bleak. The far north is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the planet. Arctic climate change – manifesting in sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and coastal erosion, among other phenomena – is already causing serious problems…

The Conversation

Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work

As humans, we live out our lives on a planet that is constantly sweeping through a cosmic ocean littered with ancient debris from the formation of the solar system. For the most part, our world glides silently through space, shielded by Earth’s thin atmosphere.

Medical Daily

Chikungunya Hits Mauritius as the CDC Now Has Four Simultaneous Active Outbreaks Listed — the Widest Multi-Country Chikungunya Warning Since 2014

CDC issued a new chikungunya travel notice for Mauritius on May 14, 2026 — now the fourth simultaneous active chikungunya outbreak notice alongside Suriname, French Guiana, and Mayotte. The FDA-approved Ixchiq vaccine is available but widely underutilized. Here is the full warning.

The Independent UK

Rare deep ocean Goblin shark filmed in natural habitat for the first time

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The Conversation

Do shark culls keep people safe in the ocean? Here’s what the science says

A young mother remains in hospital after being bitten by a shark at Coogee beach in Sydney on Saturday morning. Leah Stewart, 35, was swimming about 30 metres offshore when the shark – believed to be a three to four metre great white shark – struck.

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