Maritime NZ investigates after crew member lost from Nereus trawler
“The crew member has not been sighted since falling overboard,” the spokesperson said. The crew member is a…
The Ocean Race: Mike Sanderson reflects on time at sea with around-the-world race returning to NZ in 2027
But it was in the 2005-06 edition, which had by then been renamed the Volvo Ocean Race, that…
Ruakākā wastewater pipeline: Northland’s first open ocean outfall moves closer
The Bream Bay pipeline would start from the new wastewater treatment plant, stretching 3km out to sea. It…
Sauna closed at Napier’s Ocean Spa after fumes cause health risk for customers
The sauna reopened on May 8, but closed again after further complaints, and remains closed. “We took a…
Scientists Discover Over 1,000 New Ocean Species In Landmark Deep Sea Exploration
Often called “ghost sharks,” Chimaeras are among the most mysterious inhabitants of the deep ocean. Distant relatives of…
Rare ‘Ocean Dream’ blue-green diamond sells for $28m at auction
The fancy vivid blue-green diamond is triangular in shape and “the size of the nail on your smallest…
Remoras Are Diving Into Manta Ray “Buttholes.” Really.
New observations of remoras diving into the cloacas and gill slits of manta rays suggest these relationships may…
Do Drones Disturb Whale Sharks? New Study Offers Surprising Answer.
Shale sharks swimming at the surface of the ocean in Western Australia off Ningaloo Reef. Getty Images The…
‘Triple whammy of climate chaos’: Why Antarctica’s sea ice collapse is no longer a mystery
Scientists have finally identified the ‘triple whammy’ behind Antarctica’s dramatic collapse, shedding new light on the chain reaction…
In ‘Reverence,’ Three Decades of Paul Nicklen’s Remarkable Photographs Exalt Nature — Colossal
Known for his stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes, as well as co-founding SeaLegacy alongside fellow conservationist and…
What Stingrays Really Eat Might Surprise You
An estuary stingray (Hemitrygon fluviorum) shifting sand as it sifts through it for morsels of food. Shutterstock The…
Timmy the humpback whale is presumed to have died after being released into a shipping lane
Timmy, a humpback whale who caught the world’s attention after becoming stranded in German waters, is “highly likely”…