North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles into sea
Authorities in Japan and South Korea have reported what they suspect to be a North Korean missile launch.…
Tackling coral-reef damage using the sounds of the sea
The NOAA scientific agency says that the world is experiencing its second bleaching event in 10 years. A coral reef off the coast of Florida has been impacted, as has Australia's Great…
Philippines, China tussle in the high seas
Europe has joined international condemnation of China's aggression against Filipino vessels. However, the EU's position on coming to the Philippines' defense remains opaque.…
No sea, no problem for Brazil’s river surfer
Paulo Guido is a river surfer, braving unusual and treacherous currents to practice the sport he loves. "I have to have respect for the Doce River," says Guido as he sits on…
Japan to release treated Fukushima water into the sea
The water could be released as early as 2022, much to the disapproval of neighboring countries and environmentalists. A team of experts said all but one radioactive isotopes have been removed from…
Seawolves: a lifetime dedicated to ocean conservation
In the remote South Atlantic Ocean, scientists, divers and activists brave dangerous conditions in search of an underwater mountain. The unique marine life here is rumoured to be flourishing after an extensive…
Russia launches ‘Ural’- a new-generation nuclear icebreaker
Russia has launched the 'Ural' a new-generation nuclear icebreaker, set to explore the Northern Sea Route and reinforce Russia's presence in the Arctic.…
32 missing after Iranian oil tanker crash
A tanker carrying Iranian oil and run by the country's top oil shipping operator was ablaze and spewing cargo into the East China Sea on Sunday after colliding with a Chinese bulk…
Libya: 74 dead refugees wash ashore in Zawiya
The bodies of 74 refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe have washed up on the coast of western Libya. Aid agencies believe smugglers may have abandoned them at sea.…
North Korea tests ballistic missile
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea early on Sunday, the first such test since U.S. President Donald Trump was elected.…