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March 31, 2026

Sharks in Bahamas found to have cocaine and other drugs in their systems, study says

A new study found cocaine, caffeine and painkillers in 28 Bahamas sharks, with researchers saying tourists may be the likely source of the contamination.

March 19, 2026

Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public

A swimming warning is issued for some LA County beaches due to contaminated water. Bacteria levels are exceeding safety standards at Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu.

February 25, 2026

Diver drops to one knee 100 feet underwater in breathtaking Fiji shipwreck proposal

A New Zealand couple's underwater proposal at about 100 feet near a Fiji shipwreck becomes an unforgettable scuba diving love story captured on a GoPro camera.

February 18, 2026

Up close and scary: Juvenile great white shark emerges off coast after winter migration

A 9-foot great white shark named Brass Bed was detected off Cape Canaveral following a winter migration route from Canadian waters to Florida.

February 11, 2026

Vehicle falls 500 feet off towering cliff along California scenic roadway, killing one

Vehicle plunges 500 feet off Big Sur cliff in California, killing one person. The tragic crash occurred at Hurricane Point overlook along scenic Highway 1.

February 10, 2026

American seafood is national security — and Washington is failing fishermen

American seafood industry leader Dustin Delano argues domestic commercial fishermen are essential for U.S. food security and calls for protection from imports and offshore wind projects.

February 3, 2026

Coast Guard identifies 7 victims on board Gloucester commercial fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts

The Coast Guard identified seven crew members presumed dead after the fishing vessel "Lily Jean" sank off the Massachusetts coast. An investigation was launched into the incident.

February 3, 2026

Australian teen swims 2.5 miles for hours to save family swept out to sea

Teen hero swims 2.5 miles through rough seas to save family swept away by winds off Australia. Police praised the 13-year-old boy's courage.

February 1, 2026

Massive great white shark detected by researchers off Mississippi coast in rare Gulf migration

A massive great white shark named Ernst is detected in an unusual location off the Mississippi coast, after first being tagged in Nova Scotia by researchers months ago.

January 28, 2026

Cruise ship trapped in heavy sea ice is rescued by US Coast Guard vessel

The Coast Guard's 50-year-old icebreaker Polar Star rescued a cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice on its anniversary. No injuries were reported in the rescue operation.