August 11 Boat surfs wave before running aground in Hawaii A 75-foot boat serving as a passenger shuttle looked like a surfboard on a wave before crashing aground on a Hawaii shore. (U.S. Coast Guard Oceania District)
August 6 'Larger than life' shipwreck explorer dies during deep-sea diving expedition Shipwreck explorer Joe Mazraani, 48, died during a deep-sea dive off the Massachusetts coast, as the investigation into his death continues.
August 5 Explosive new report blames OceanGate and its CEO for 'preventable' Titan sub disaster A damning new report on the Titan submersible disaster that killed five people near the Titanic wreck in 2023 revealed that the tragedy was preventable and the result of a flawed experimental design and ignored safety warnings — with particular culpability placed on OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush.
August 4 Boy who lost leg in shark attack shares story of survival, return to the water Jameson Reeder Jr., 13, shared how he had a portion of his leg amputated after an 8-foot bull shark attacked him in theFlorida Keys in 2022, and how he has since conquered his fears by returning to the reef where the life-altering encounter happened.
July 30 Schoolboy spots American Revolution warship on beach after storm uncovers 230-year-old wreck Wooden remains of the Earl of Chatham, a British warship from 1749 that was used during the American Revolution, were discovered by a schoolboy on one of Scotland's Orkney Islands.
July 29 Beach town cracks down on half-naked tourists with hefty fines for inappropriate attire A French beach town has implemented swimwear restrictions requiring tourists to keep bathingsuits on the beach, citing respect for locals and public hygiene as major concerns.
July 28 Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on shores of beach after long absence Vibrant purple Janthina sea snails appear on Southern California coast after eight years, indicating warmer offshore waters similar to the 2015 El Niño event and marine heat wave.
July 25 Ancient 'stick figures' on beach once again visible at tourist destination Seasonal ocean swells in Oahu have revealed over two dozen ancient petroglyphs, known as kiʻi pōhaku, that were carved by Native Hawaiians centuries ago into lava rock.
July 23 Deadly rip current fatalities reported amid summer beach season as experts weigh in Recent drownings highlight the dangers of rip currents at beaches, with experts advising swimmers to relax, float, and swim parallel to shore if caught in one of these powerful currents.
July 23 Largest great white shark recorded in Atlantic spotted off popular beach town A nearly 14-foot great white shark named Contender, the largest ever tagged in the Atlantic by Ocearch, was recently tracked off Nantucket, Massachusetts, after traveling over 1,000 miles from Florida.
