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A New Zealand man turned a routine scuba dive into an unforgettable moment when he dropped to one knee 100 feet below the ocean's surface. His surprised girlfriend said yes at the iconic Salamanda shipwreck in Fiji.
Fiji stood firm against an Australian billionaire's proposal to ship and burn nearly a million tonnes of foreign rubbish annually on its shores. After locals called it "waste colonialism," the government rejected the plan to protect public health and the nation's pristine environment.
The Ocean Cleanup is working to partner with Fiji to fight plastic pollution affecting Pacific islands. The global nonprofit wants to support local communities facing environmental challenges they didn't create.
In Seaqaqa, Fiji, a singing group is bringing the Festival of Colours to life by visiting every home in their village. Their mission goes beyond colorful powders and festive songs—it's about making sure no neighbor is left out of the celebration.
Australia is stepping up for its Pacific neighbors with $30 million in emergency aid to help Fiji tackle soaring fuel prices. The move comes as Pacific nations prepare a coordinated response to potential supply shortages hitting the region this summer.
A 21-year-old woman from Vatulele, Fiji, just earned her teaching degree, completing the educational journey her kindergarten teacher mother never could. Sereana Tuigaloa is now the second university graduate in her family of nine.
Muslims across Fiji gathered today to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, one of Islam's most sacred holidays, with prayers, community service, and acts of sacrifice. The celebration brings together communities in a powerful display of faith and generosity.
Marine conservationists in Fiji are celebrating a perfect success story: every single giant clam seed planted at Vorovoro has survived and thrived. The clams have grown three to four times their original size in what researchers are calling a major conservation win.
A new classroom block at Ratu Sauvoli Memorial School in Fiji will give 272 students safer, modern learning spaces that double as community cyclone shelters. Japan's grassroots grant program is funding the entire project, strengthening education access for children across 10 villages.
Scientists discovered a small Fiji island built completely from shellfish discarded by human settlers over 1,000 years ago. The unique "midden island" reveals how ancient communities shaped their landscape in ways still visible today.
A bronze statue now stands in Stockholm honoring Greta Johansson, the 17-year-old who became the world's first female Olympic diving champion in 1912. Her legacy as a trailblazing athlete and coach spans two continents and inspired generations.
When Officer EL Tuapati found an elderly woman shivering alone in heavy rain during severe flooding in Ba, Fiji, she didn't just move her to safety. She brought her own clothes after her shift to make sure the woman stayed warm and dry.
A rural Fiji school serving 315 students just broke ground on three cyclone-proof classrooms that will double as a community shelter. Japan's funding helps 10 villages get safer, better education spaces.
After 15 years away from school, a Fiji businesswoman returned to university and graduated alongside her sister and niece, dedicating her achievement to the son she lost in 2019. Her journey shows it's never too late to pursue education while honoring those we've loved.
Sioux Falls firefighters can now dive into water emergencies within 10 minutes, thanks to a new program putting 12 trained rescue divers on call around the clock. The city-funded initiative responds to growing development around local lakes and waterways.
For nearly 15 years, Fort McCoy's firefighter dive team has been rescuing people from icy waters and dark lakes across Wisconsin and neighboring states. They're one of the few Army fire departments with this life-saving capability.
Bob Croft pushed human limits underwater, setting three world records in free diving while helping Navy scientists understand how the human body endures extreme ocean depths. The barrel-chested pioneer lived to 91, leaving behind a legacy of courage and discovery.
A new World Cup rule just made diving harder to get away with. For the first time ever, video replay reversed a mistaken yellow card and booked the player who actually dived instead.
Engineers at MIT built a half-pound robot that soars through air and dives underwater using the same flexible wings, no extra hardware needed. Inspired by diving seabirds, this breakthrough could help monitor coastlines and study marine life.
Scientists watching 184 bull sharks over six years discovered something surprising: these ocean predators actively choose friends, swim together, and even avoid certain individuals. The findings challenge everything we thought we knew about shark social lives.
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