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Meet Neil, Australia’s Celebrity Seal

10 juillet 2026 à 00:01
The young elephant seal has gained fans around the world. But the authorities warn he could be in danger of being loved to death.

Spread of Seafloor Directly Observed for the First Time

8 juillet 2026 à 12:52
The spread of the ocean floor, as tectonic plates spread apart, is known but hard to observe. Scientists have now documented the process in action.

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Île Saint-Paul, a tiny island in the Indian Ocean, some 120 miles southwest of the deep sea site where the Antarctica and Australia tectonic plates diverged during an earthquake in 2024.

Hotter Seas in Britain and Europe Threaten Marine Life

8 juillet 2026 à 12:10
Higher sea temperatures have followed scorching weather across Europe, prompting Britain’s weather service to declare a “severe” marine heat wave.

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People diving into the English Channel in Brighton, on the south coast of England, during a heat wave last month.

What to Know About Australia’s Contest With China in the Pacific After Beijing Tested a Missile

8 juillet 2026 à 00:00
With a series of recent treaties and alliances, Canberra is seeking to prevent Beijing from establishing a military foothold in the Pacific Ocean.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, left, and his counterpart from Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, signed two security agreements, in Suva, Fiji, on Monday.

Spate of Shark Attacks Means More Drones for Australia’s Beaches

6 juillet 2026 à 19:05
The country is stepping up measures to keep swimmers and surfers safe after a teacher was mauled by a great white shark at Coogee Beach.

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First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii

6 juillet 2026 à 15:14
Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, completed the 2,300-mle journey in just under 44 days, according to data from the Ocean Rowing Society International.

First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii

6 juillet 2026 à 15:14
Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, completed the 2,300-mle journey in just under 44 days, according to data from the Ocean Rowing Society International.

Crew Member Is Missing After Helicopter’s Emergency Landing in Arabian Sea, Navy Says

2 juillet 2026 à 15:17
Three of four crew members were rescued. There is no indication that the landing was caused by “hostile action,” the Navy said.

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A handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy showing an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter.

Sea Hawk Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Arabian Sea, Navy Says

1 juillet 2026 à 15:23
Three crew members were rescued, though a fourth remained missing. There is no indication that the landing was caused by “hostile action,” the Navy said.

© Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Aaron Haro Gonzalez/U.S.Navy, via Associated Press

A handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy showing an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter.
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