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France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Diving robot explores mystery of France's deepest shipwreck

A remotely guided underwater robot is exploring a 16th-century shipwreck off the French coast, revealing artefacts from over 2,500 meters deep.
SOMA, SF
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Bay Area woman dies while snorkeling in Hawaii

A 66-year-old woman died while snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, a popular destination in Hawaii, with drowning being a leading cause of visitor fatalities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Titan submarine victims' bodies were returned as slush' in two boxes', says mother

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
#marine-biology
OMG science
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

It's Not Aliens: Scientists Reveal Origins of Underwater Orb

A mysterious round object found in the Gulf of Alaska is identified as part of a massive sea anemone, Relicanthus daphneae.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea

More than 110 new fish and invertebrate species have been discovered in the Coral Sea, with potential for over 200 as more are identified.
#coral-reefs
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Coral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a turning point | Jason Momoa

Coral reefs are vital to culture, environment, and economy, but face severe threats from climate change and pollution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

My husband and son dived to see the wreck of the Titanic, and never came back this is what happened at sea

Walking into Christine Dawood's kitchen, it's impossible not to be drawn to the model Titanic in the centre of the room. Sitting in its own glass-fronted cabinet, the Lego ship is almost 1.5 metres long, constructed of 9,090 of the iconic plastic bricks.
London
fromTheregister
6 days ago

DARPA seeks deep-sea drones for autonomous warfare push

The program will leverage advancements in materials, manufacturing, and next-generation structural and mechanical design technologies to dramatically reduce the size, cost, and development time of deep-ocean systems.
European startups
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Ecco the Dolphin: Complete will combine remasters and a sequel into one package

Ecco the Dolphin: Complete combines the planned remasters and third title into 'the complete, definitive Ecco the Dolphin experience, created by the people who made the originals.'
Video games
#deep-sea-exploration
fromFuturism
6 days ago
OMG science

Scientists Say They've Figured Out What That Golden Orb Found at the Bottom of the Pacific Ocean Actually Was

Scientists identified a mysterious golden orb found underwater as a remnant of a giant anemone after extensive analysis.
fromMail Online
1 week ago
OMG science

Mystery of 'golden egg' discovered at the bottom of the sea is SOLVED

The 'golden egg' is a clump of dead cells from a giant deep-sea anemone, not an alien or new species.
OMG science
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Scientists Say They've Figured Out What That Golden Orb Found at the Bottom of the Pacific Ocean Actually Was

Scientists identified a mysterious golden orb found underwater as a remnant of a giant anemone after extensive analysis.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Mystery of 'golden egg' discovered at the bottom of the sea is SOLVED

The 'golden egg' is a clump of dead cells from a giant deep-sea anemone, not an alien or new species.
Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

7 Resorts Where You Can Help Baby Turtles Reach the Sea

Eco-luxury hotels are enhancing sea turtle conservation through nesting zones, incubation centers, and guest participation in protective initiatives.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Is the Best Place in the World to Swim in the Ocean-and It Has Warm, 'Gin-clear' Water Year-round

Travelers are increasingly choosing swim vacations that prioritize restorative experiences in the sea, reflecting a shift in wellness travel.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Parrot goes on underwater adventure in his custom-built submarine

Bebe the parakeet explores underwater in a homemade vessel, enjoying adventures with his owner, Steven Lawyer.
Pets
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Man Creates Tiny Submarine for His Parakeet to Experience Life Underwater

Parakeet Bebe explores underwater in a custom submarine, showcasing intelligence and social behavior.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

AQUA HUMAN Is a Dive Suit Concept Built Around the Body, Not the Tank - Yanko Design

The central idea is integration rather than addition. AQUA HUMAN ditches the external tanks and brings breathing, temperature regulation, and mobility into the suit's structure itself, functioning as a single synchronized system.
UX design
Wearables
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

The 10 Best Dive Watches Under $500

High-quality dive watches under $500 offer durability, style, and essential features like unidirectional bezels and water resistance.
Fundraising
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

"Mermaid Series San Francisco" Race for a Cause (2026)

Join the Mermaid Series San Francisco run on April 12 to support Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and empower women and girls in sports.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Parrot goes viral for exploring the Bahamas in a custom SUBMARINE

Bebe, the white-winged parakeet, measures around six inches and has become an internet sensation after a video showed him exploring underwater in a custom-built submarine.
Pets
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

WATCH: Neon Reef dives into the sexy, hopeful mission two gay guys took on to save Miami's coral wonderland - Queerty

The South Florida Reef Tract, once decimated by dredging in the 1950s, has bounced back, a resilient sign of hope in these ecologically depressing times.
Miami food
London politics
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Steve Backshall comes face-to-face with killer whales in Cornwall

Steve Backshall encountered two of the UK's last resident killer whales off Cornwall, marking a significant wildlife moment.
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 weeks ago

9 Must-Visit Hotels for World-Class Snorkeling

These reefs are living, breathing snapshots of a watery world that you can peek into: refreshing oases where the noise of the land falls away; in its place, an intricate and utterly at-ease slice of life that you're lucky enough to witness.
Berlin
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Women Leading a New Generation of Scuba Divers

"Now we see women advancing into advanced scuba, Nitrox, and even marine research. Once they're invited in, they don't stop at entry level," says van Well.
Women in technology
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

What Actually Makes Some Ocean Water Such a Vibrant Turquoise Color-the Science Behind That Dreamy Shade

When light shines through water, colors with longer wavelengths are absorbed by the water, with the longest wavelengths absorbed first. Blue and violet have the shortest wavelengths of visible light, so they are able to penetrate the deepest.
Travel
OMG science
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Rare shark washes up on Sligo shoreline: 'Little is known about the elusive Greenland Shark'

The first recorded stranding of a Greenland shark on the Irish coast presents a significant research opportunity.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Woman finds over a dozen dead baby leopard sharks on La Jolla trail

"Not only are acts like that illegal, but it's really harming a very important, like, a biodiversity hotspot that we have right out here," Brent Fish, an aquarist with Birch Aquarium, stated.
San Jose Sharks
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My friend died in a diving accident. Then I was arrested for his murder

Dan Frolec's diving trip in Croatia turns tragic as he searches for his missing friend Michael, leading to a life-altering experience.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Aiper's Scuba V3 Pool Robot Brings AI Vision Underwater

Aiper's new Scuba V3 pool cleaner uses AI vision to detect debris but has a short battery life and operational challenges.
Online Community Development
fromNature
1 month ago

I paused my PhD for 11 years to help save Madagascar's seas

Ando Rabearisoa's work in Madagascar transformed coastal conservation through locally managed marine areas, enhancing community control and ecological outcomes.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Snorkeling in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz threatens regional oil and gas exports while disrupting supply chains to Gulf states, creating maritime congestion and economic instability.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 weeks ago

See these ziti-sized fish scale a 50-foot waterfall

During major floods, thousands of tiny fish convene at Luvilombo Falls in the upper Congo River Basin to undertake a peculiar vertical migration, described for the first time today in Scientific Reports.
OMG science
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Don't Be Prey review invigorating tale of swimming banker aiming to avoid being shark food

Open-water swimming across the Oceans Seven challenges competitors to confront fears and inner vulnerabilities rather than external dangers like sharks.
#underwater-photography
Science
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France launches its first ocean-bottom floats

France deployed two deep-diving Argo floats to measure ocean currents and global warming to 6,000-meter depths.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Watch Reggae the seal play with rubber ducks as part of Aquarium training

Reggae, a 33-year-old Atlantic harbor seal at the New England Aquarium, uses rubber duck enrichment to practice memory, problem-solving, focus, and strengthen trainer bonds.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

One of the most radical reinventions in evolutionary history

Few transformations in the history of life have been as extreme as the embrace of the ocean by seagrass. Like whales and dolphins, modern seagrasses descend from land-dwelling ancestors.
OMG science
Roam Research
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Greetings from Southwest Papua, which has some of the world's richest marine biodiversity

Raja Ampat's underwater ecosystem contains extraordinary marine biodiversity, offering transformative diving experiences despite the physical limitations of air tank duration.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Swimming spots that could become designated dips

The government said the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464. An official bathing spot on the Thames in London would mark a "vast transformation" in water quality in the river which was declared biologically dead in the 1950s due to pollution, officials said. Water minister Emma Hardy said rivers and beaches were "at the heart of so many communities, where people come together, families make memories and swimmers of all ages feel the benefits of being outdoors safely".
UK news
US news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California man dies while snorkeling on Maui

A 69-year-old tourist, Frank Archuleta Jr., died while snorkeling at Makena Landing, highlighting drowning risks and urging adherence to ocean safety and lifeguard use.
fromNature
2 months ago

What my cave stay taught me about sensors

To capture the biological impact of this extreme environment, I used a comprehensive suite of sensors and biomarker analyses. I wore a wireless electroencephalograph (EEG) system to monitor brain activity, sleep stages and neural signatures of stress and adaptation; the Oura Ring to continuously track sleep patterns, heart-rate variability and circadian-rhythm shifts; and the glucose monitor to follow metabolic responses in real time.
Wearables
Science
fromDefector
2 months ago

Finally! An Ancient Fish That Understood Life's Terrors | Defector

Haikouichthys, an early Cambrian fish, possessed four eyes and lacked jaws, reflecting distinctive sensory and feeding adaptations among early vertebrates.
Environment
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Diver strikes up unlikely friendship with seal off California coast

A white harbor seal repeatedly interacts playfully with Laguna Beach freediver Rusty Hunter during multiple dives, showing growing curiosity and affection.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea

A 13-year-old boy swam about 4 km through rough seas to alert authorities, enabling rescue of his stranded mother and siblings.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

The 'Crystal Coast' of the U.S. Has Clear Waters, World-class Shark Diving, and the 'Graveyard of the Atlantic'

The Crystal Coast combines clear beaches, extensive shipwrecks, and abundant sand tiger shark aggregations, offering premier scuba diving and coastal wildlife experiences.
Science
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

sponge filter inspired by sea urchin absorbs oil spills from oceans using microscopic spikes

RMIT engineers developed a dolphin-shaped robot with a sea urchin-inspired filter that separates and collects ocean oil spills with 95% purity using an eco-friendly coating process.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
Travel
fromForbes
2 months ago

Snorkel In The Maldives, Utah's Newest Ski Resort & More Travel News

Luxury travel highlights include an established Maldives Four Seasons resort, a ski-in Waldorf Astoria at Deer Valley, and Europe's top wine destinations for 2026.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Who is financing deep-sea mining?

Major financial institutions have invested at least $684 million in companies linked to deep-sea mining despite public pledges not to finance the activity.
Environment
fromwww.montereyherald.com
2 months ago

Finding Sanctuary: Ranking the most wanted kelp forests

Northern California kelp forests have declined dramatically, central California shows patchy loss; small-scale restoration cannot offset losses, requiring prioritization and high-resolution monitoring.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Rare footage captures a 'glass' animal deep in Monterey Bay

We've documented sightings of glass squids to better understand the remarkable transformations they undergo from hatchlings to adults. This new observation, captured in ultra high-resolution 4K, allowed us to zoom in on a juvenile likely no bigger than a baby carrot and reveal more details than we have been able to see before.
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