A series of shipping container spills has left Sussex beaches strewn with onions, bananas and plastic waste. Local volunteers and councils are leading clean-up efforts as new legislation aims to hold firms accountable.
A pioneering project in Dún Laoghaire harbour deploys 18,000 oysters to restore rich ecosystems wiped out over 200 years ago. Discover how these 'climate heroes' are filtering water and boosting biodiversity.
A Washington DC jury took just 35 minutes to acquit Jacob Winkler, accused of aiming a laser at Marine One. The verdict marks another setback for US Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Environmental groups warn the UK may be shut out of a historic oceans summit due to delays in ratifying the UN High Seas Treaty. A new mural in East Sussex celebrates the pact.
Tractors block Paris as French farmers protest the EU-Mercosur trade pact. Political cowardice, led by Macron, risks empowering the far right and undermining European stability. Read the full analysis.
Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey warn that warming waters could disrupt the fragile, slow-growing biology of Antarctic species, with lessons for medicine and climate change.
Viktor Orbán releases campaign video featuring endorsements from Giorgia Meloni, Marine Le Pen, and Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Hungary's 12 April election. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive report from Rothera research station reveals how a tiny temperature increase disrupts Antarctic biology, with implications for climate science and medicine. Read the full investigation.
Two spearfishers were left stranded 3.5km off Perth after their boat drifted away due to a loose anchor knot. Read their dramatic rescue story and crucial safety lessons.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces an appeal trial over alleged EU fund misuse. The case could impact her political future and France's 2027 elections. Follow the latest developments.
A young seal pup turned up at a four-star hotel car park in Wales for an impromptu rest. Staff called marine rescuers for a happy ending. Read the full heartwarming story.
New data reveals the world's oceans absorbed record heat in 2025, intensifying hurricanes, floods, and marine heatwaves. Scientists call for urgent emission cuts to safeguard our future.
A reader challenges Iran's call for US talks, citing decades of proxy attacks on American interests. Can Tehran's actions match its new diplomatic rhetoric? Read the full analysis.
French icon Brigitte Bardot was buried in Saint-Tropez. The ceremony, attended by Marine Le Pen, highlighted her legacy in film and animal rights. Read more on the event's details and reactions.
Amazon cuts £18 off the ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, hailed by shoppers for reducing wrinkles. One 70-year-old user's skin is 'amazingly soft'. Grab the deal now.
A massive, Chinese-dominated fishing fleet is exploiting a regulatory vacuum off Argentina, decimating squid stocks and risking ecological collapse. Learn about the environmental and human cost.
Claire Keenan shares her journey learning to ocean swim in Sydney, from jellyfish stings to swimming with blue gropers. Discover how she built an enjoyable routine by the sea.
A mysterious pink slime has appeared on secluded Tasmanian beaches, prompting fears of a harmful algal bloom. Authorities are testing as scientists warn of rapid growth and potential risks to marine life.
The Scottish government is in advanced negotiations to buy and upgrade Ardrossan Harbour, a key step to resuming ferry services to the Isle of Arran. Read the latest on the 'ferry fiasco' resolution.
Marine biologists document a 20-foot whale shark surviving with a rare spinal deformity. Discover how its filter-feeding strategy enabled its remarkable adaptation. Read the full story.
For 10 years, scientist Jeroen Hoekendijk has documented the fragile sealife of the North Sea's Frisian Islands, a stark warning of climate change. Explore the brutal beauty of this unique ecosystem.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is feared missing after a boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland at Palm Beach in Sydney. Emergency services continue their search.
Professor Emma Johnston AO, the pioneering first woman to lead the University of Melbourne, has died from cancer complications. Remembered as a transformative scientist and dedicated educator.
Brigitte Bardot's death reveals a complex legacy. The French icon wanted to be remembered for animal rights, but her decades of support for Marine Le Pen's far-right party and convictions for racial hatred complicate her image. Explore the full story.
Facing collapsing fish stocks, Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people are cultivating seaweed as a vital new income. Discover how climate change and industrial trawling are reshaping an ancient maritime culture.
As over 400 moon missions are planned, researchers propose designated 'spacecraft graveyards' to protect historic sites from crashing satellites. Discover the urgent plan for lunar debris.
Marine scientists report an unprecedented surge in octopus sightings off England's south coast in 2025, signalling a major ecological shift. Discover the causes and what it means for our seas.
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.
Scientists using drones have detected a highly infectious virus in whales' breath, a breakthrough for marine health surveillance. The discovery could help prevent mass strandings.
The delivery of the over-budget Glen Rosa ferry is delayed until late 2026, with service unlikely before 2027 due to hull defects. Costs now exceed £460m.