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Nylabone has transformed over 100,000 pounds of abandoned fishing nets into 1.5 million durable dog chew toys. The new collection tackles ocean pollution while giving dogs a safer alternative to destructive chewing.
Tahiti United pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks in Oceania Pro League history, scoring two goals in stoppage time to snatch a 3-3 draw after trailing South Island United by two goals. The incredible finish in Suva showed why you should never leave a soccer match early.
A young humpback whale stranded on a sandbar in NSW's Wallis Lake swam free after rescuers worked through the night to save it. Teams from three states collaborated to guide the 12-tonne juvenile safely back toward the ocean.
Scientists at MIT have developed an electricity-powered method to reverse ocean acidification in oyster hatcheries, protecting shellfish without using any chemicals. The breakthrough is already helping Maine's $60 billion global aquaculture industry thrive.
Singapore's new sensor network helps fish farmers predict deadly algae blooms days in advance, protecting livelihoods after a 2015 disaster wiped out 600 tonnes of fish. The technology could strengthen local food supply and keep seafood prices stable.
Scientists just corrected a 24-year-old mistake that rewrites ocean history. What was once celebrated as the world's oldest octopus turned out to be something completely different.
Nearly 800 cargo ships voluntarily slowed down along California's coastline this year, cutting the risk of fatal whale strikes by 40% while eliminating over 55,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases. The simple act of slowing down is saving lives above and below the water.
Volunteers at a South Carolina beach cleanup removed over 10,000 pieces of trash in two hours and rescued one of the world's most endangered sea turtles. The young Kemp's ridley turtle had been hooked by fishing line but was freed and released safely.
In the Arizona desert, tiny cone ants climb onto much larger harvester ants to groom them, just like cleaner fish do in the ocean. This adorable discovery reveals a surprisingly cooperative relationship between two very different ant species.
An Italian fisherman dropped 49 marble statues onto the ocean floor to stop illegal fishing boats. Now fish are flooding back and the ecosystem is healing.
A new screenplay incubator is offering mentorship, funding, and paid residencies to writers from Africa, the Caribbean, and Oceania. Applications open March 31, 2026, with no experience required.
The University of Louisville's all-girl cheerleading squad just made history again, capturing their 12th consecutive national championship in Daytona Beach. Their near-perfect score and Atlantic Ocean celebration sealed another year of dominance in collegiate cheerleading.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972, splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean. The historic Artemis II mission marks a giant leap toward putting boots back on the lunar surface.
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Hundreds of volunteers showed up on a Saturday morning to make sure the Jersey Shore sparkles for summer, continuing a tradition that's been running strong for over 40 years. Their efforts do more than just pick up trash—they're tracking pollution patterns to protect the ocean for years to come.
Researchers captured the rarest of ocean moments: a sperm whale giving birth while her pod rallied around to help. The footage reveals whales cooperate during births just like primates do.
A self-taught sand artist from Puri, Odisha, turns fleeting beach sculptures into powerful messages on climate change, ocean conservation, and public health that reach millions worldwide. His temporary creations leave permanent impressions.
Seven SM Supermalls across the Philippines turned World Water Day beach cleanups into hands-on lessons about protecting the ocean. Volunteers learned to sort trash by type, seeing firsthand what harms marine life most.
Researchers captured footage of a ghostly white creature floating nearly six miles below the ocean surface, and they have no idea what it is. The discovery came during a groundbreaking expedition that documented deep-sea life without harming fragile ocean ecosystems.
Over 10,000 pieces of litter vanished from Folly Beach in just two hours thanks to hundreds of volunteers who showed up for their community and marine life. The cleanup crew even helped rescue an endangered sea turtle, proving why every piece of trash picked up matters.
Scientists using cutting-edge X-ray technology discovered that octopuses developed their signature features millions of years earlier than anyone thought possible. The rare fossil is rewriting what we know about ocean life.
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