Breaking Waves: Ocean News

Scientists identify ‘tipping point’ that caused clumps of toxic Florida seaweed

admin — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:00:47 +0000

Giant blobs along 5,000-mile-wide sargassum belt has killed animals, harmed human health and discouraged tourism

Scientists in Florida believe they have identified a “tipping point” in atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic Ocean they say caused giant clumps of toxic seaweed to inundate beaches around the Caribbean in recent summers.

Rare Wright’s gardenia reappears in record numbers in Seychelles

admin — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:00:41 +0000

Conservationists find critically endangered species thriving on Indian Ocean island of Aride

Record numbers of Wright’s gardenia, one of the world’s rarest and most fragrant trees, have been counted on the tiny tropical island of Aride in Seychelles.

Falconer ‘extremely close’ to catching hawk attacking Hertfordshire villagers

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:31:26 +0000

Bird of prey’s violent reign in Flamstead could soon come to an end, according to parish council

It stole two woolly hats from the head of a 91-year-old pensioner. It clawed a jogger’s scalp and left him reeling. It is said to swoop in from behind without making a sound, has a penchant for tall men’s heads and – so far – has evaded capture.

Ditch the balloons and swap the plastic toys for cake: how to have a waste-free birthday party

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:00:34 +0000

Low waste doesn’t have to mean no fun – with a little creativity you can celebrate an occasion without hurting the planet

The Guardian view on climate fiction: no longer the stuff of sci-fi | Editorial

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:50:12 +0000

A new prize recognises the power of storytelling to address the biggest issue of our time

Octopus jumps shark and goes for a ride on its back

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:13:18 +0000

Researchers spot orange Maori octopus clinging to back of large shark off coast of New Zealand in December 2023

Footage of an octopus riding a shark has stunned scientists – and delighted marine animal enthusiasts.

Researchers spotted the orange Maori octopus clinging to the back of a large shortfin mako shark in the Hauraki Gulf off the northern coast of New Zealand in December 2023. The University of Auckland research team was searching the ocean for feeding frenzies at the time.

Southeast Asia's fisheries benefit from small-scale, multispecies capture

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:15:32 +0000

Despite decades of warnings about overfishing, Southeast Asia's capture fisheries have proven remarkably robust.

Bob Brown urges Greens to punish Labor at election if Albanese amends law to protect salmon farming

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:00:27 +0000

PM’s pledge to protect Tasmanian industry will weaken laws already failing to protect natural sites and at-risk species, environmentalists say

Mysterious bags of ‘hazardous’ materials appeared in Mexico. Then we found more

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:00:22 +0000

An investigation found thousands of white bags near Monterrey, but aerial footage shows a bigger problem

Reeves scapegoating bats to cut red tape is absurd, says Packham

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:11:56 +0000

Broadcaster and nature campaigner claims Labour’s attack on wildlife in push for economic growth is ‘PR disaster’

Bats are being “scapegoated” by Rachel Reeves, Chris Packham has said, after the chancellor suggested the winged creatures were getting in the way of economic growth.