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Florida close to banning the dumping of blood at beaches to lure sharks

February 20, 2019

Florida close to banning the dumping of blood at beaches to lure sharks

Florida is expected later this month to approve a statewide ban on a common practice used by fishermen of dumping of bloody fish guts off its iconic beaches to lure sharks.

South Korean tanker Stellar Daisy found on ocean floor 2 years after it sank, explorers say

February 17, 2019

South Korean tanker Stellar Daisy found on ocean floor 2 years after it sank, explorers say

The Stellar Daisy, a massive South Korean tanker that sank in March 2017, was found on the floor of the South Atlantic nearly two years later, the CEO of an ocean exploration company revealed Sunday.

Antarctic hunt for Endurance wreck ends after expedition loses undersea drone in 'evil conditions'

February 15, 2019

Antarctic hunt for Endurance wreck ends after expedition loses undersea drone in 'evil conditions'

An audacious attempt to find explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance has been called off after the expedition team lost an undersea drone beneath Antarctic ice.

'Mega river' formed after floodwaters swell Australian river

February 14, 2019

'Mega river' formed after floodwaters swell Australian river

It’s a river unlike any in Australia — and a fortnight ago it barely existed.

Scientists discover 8 'amazing' new sea creatures in Costa Rica

February 13, 2019

Scientists discover 8 'amazing' new sea creatures in Costa Rica

Scientists on a mission to explore Costa Rican waters made incredible scientific discoveries along the way: identifying four new species of deep-sea corals and at least eight other sea creatures.

Florida’s Key West bans sunscreen ingredients that scientists say contribute to coral reef ‘bleaching’

February 6, 2019

Florida’s Key West bans sunscreen ingredients that scientists say contribute to coral reef ‘bleaching’

Sunscreens that contain two specific chemicals will no longer be sold in Key West, Florida, as scientists have said they likely contribute to what is known as coral reef “bleaching."

Oceans will change color by the end of the century, scientists warn

February 4, 2019

Oceans will change color by the end of the century, scientists warn

Oceans will change color by the end of the century, as climate change significantly alters phytoplankton in the world's seas, according to a new study.

Mysterious island that formed in the Pacific Ocean is here to stay

February 4, 2019

Mysterious island that formed in the Pacific Ocean is here to stay

A mysterious island that formed four years ago in the southern Pacific Oceans appears to be here to stay, according to NASA scientists.

Rare 'flat bodied' angel sharks spotted by fishermen off the coast of Wales

January 25, 2019

Rare 'flat bodied' angel sharks spotted by fishermen off the coast of Wales

One of the world's "rarest sharks" was recently discovered by fishermen off the coast of Wales.

Hawaii swimmers stealing dead whale's teeth, climbing on body warned to stay away as dozens of sharks swarm

January 18, 2019

Hawaii swimmers stealing dead whale's teeth, climbing on body warned to stay away as dozens of sharks swarm

Swimmers in Hawaii have reportedly stolen a dead sperm whale's teeth and have climbed on its body, state officials said in a warning this week.