The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has reported that the Panama-flagged general cargo vessel, MV Ultra Galaxy, grounded off South Africa’s remote west coast, has broken apart due to severe stormy weather, causing an oil spill. The latest development has led to the activation of the national oil spill contingency plan.

Grounded Cargo Ship ‘Ultra Galaxy’ Breaks Apart in South Africa

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We thought we knew, but now we're not so shore.

Where Have All Of South Africa's Great White Sharks Gone?

Rare footage captured by a camera strapped to the back of an endangered shark shows the moment it was struck by a boat, prompting the animal to dash into deep waters.

Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage

Coordinated Orca Assault Leaves Crew Stunned and Yacht Destroyed. A pod of killer whales, also known as orcas, launched a harrowing attack on a $128,000 yacht, sinking it in the Mediterranean Sea. The orcas, regarded as some of the world’s most powerful predators, coordinated their assault for nearly two hours, leaving the crew in shock, according to the NY Post.

Killer whales sink $128,000 yacht in dramatic attack in Mediterranean sea

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TheBoutiqueAdventurer

Don't you love the feeling of sand slipping between your feet as you walk along a golden beach with nothing but inviting water and an ocean breeze? Of all the countries, I think it's fair to say the USA has some of the best beaches in the world.

10 Most Shark-Infested Beaches in the USA – Swim at Your Own Risk

PBS NewsHour

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador (AP) — Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, thousands of creatures — fish, hammerhead sharks, marine iguanas — move in search of food.

Galapagos Islands and many unique creatures threatened by warming ocean waters

Santa Cruz, CA

Knewz

A group of beachgoers in California endured a moment of fright when they encountered what they thought was an unusually large shark. Knewz.com has learned that the incident involved what has been dubbed the “ocean’s strangest fish” with its abnormally large fin which wandered close to a Santa Cruz shore. Images of the encounter depict […]

‘World's Strangest Fish’ Creates Nerve-Wracking 'Shark' Scare for Beachgoers in California

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The US Sun

SIX people have reportedly been killed and seven have gone missing after a fishing boat sank off Falkland Islands. The tragedy struck nearly 200 miles off the coast when the ship under the flag of British territory St Helena carrying 27 people ran into trouble. The 176-foot vessel, called the...

At least six people dead and seven missing after fishing boat sinks off Falkland Islands

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Akeena

Let’s dive into some recent restaurant drama involving Hooters, a chain that’s been a staple for many but now finds itself in a bit of a pickle. It seems the restaurant world’s rapid changes and evolving consumer preferences are proving tough for Hooters to handle, especially as they try to stay afloat in today’s competitive market.

Troubled chain shuts down Florida restaurants, fails to make crucial payment

New York Post

The bodies of a thrill-seeking Canadian couple were found in a life raft Wednesday — nearly six weeks after they left on a sailing trip across the Atlantic Ocean, according to a report.

Brett Clibbery, 70, and Sarah Justine Packwood, 54, apparently abandoned their yacht and perished on a life raft before washing up on Sable Island, nicknamed the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” the Vancouver Sun reported.

Canadian authorities have not officially identified the tragic pair as the victims, but told the outlet that the 10-foot life raft was believed to be from a larger vessel named Theros — the same eco-friendly...

Bodies of thrill-seeking couple mysteriously found in life raft after duo set sail on cross-ocean voyage in yacht over a month ago

Portsmouth, NH

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Footage captures the enormous whale emerging from the water before smashing onto the vessel. Within seconds pair of fishermen were tossed into the chilly Atlantic sea in what viewers said was an example of another "p****d off whale"

Humpback whale breaches before smashing on top of boat in terrifying footage captured off US coast

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Two anglers came home from a day out on the boat with a whale of a tale on Tuesday, after a humpback whale breached and landed on their vessel. The scary incident happened off the coast of New Hampshire and was captured on video by another pair of boaters who weren't that far away.Luckily, it sounds like both the humans and the whale were unharmed during the unbelievable scene. Keep scrolling to see the video for yourself, and to learn what caused the humpback whale to capsize the boat. A July 2024 viral video shows a humpback whale capsizing a...

Unbelievable Video Shows a Humpback Whale Capsizing a Boat

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

America Daily

A remarkable event unfolded off the coast of Massachusetts in 2024, captivating marine enthusiasts and scientists alike. A species thought to have vanished from Atlantic waters over two centuries ago made a surprising appearance, sparking excitement and raising questions about the impact of climate change on marine life.

Extinct Atlantic Gray Whale Spotted After Two Centuries

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

On Tuesday, a whale struck and swamped a fishing boat off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, sending two fishermen into the water. The whale breached the surface just feet from the boat's stern, and it landed with its head on the port-side outboard engine and the boat's transom. The fiberglass boat - far lighter than the whale - immediately flipped to port and dumped the two occupants into the water.

Video: Breaching Whale Capsizes Fishing Boat

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A fishing-themed social media site on Saturday shared a “throwback” image showing an angler posing with the head of a large yellowfin tuna.
BDOutdoors’ Instagram description was somewhat predictable: “Paying his dues to the local taxman,” followed by a shark emoji.
The image was captured at Mexico’s Guadalupe Island before the designated biosphere reserve was ordered closed to sportfishing and commercial shark diving.
The taxman, undoubtedly, was a great white shark.












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Guadalupe Island, 160 miles west of Ensenada, is seasonal home to dozens of great white sharks.
When long-range sportfishing vessels from San Diego were allowed to fish at Guadalupe, tuna were routinely snatched from hooks before they could be reeled to the boats.
The term “taxman,” however, is used around the world in reference to fish-stealing sharks.

‘Taxman’ comes calling after angler in Mexico hooks giant tuna

A 45-foot “ghost ship” that was abandoned by its Texas owner during a life-or-death storm washed ashore the Florida panhandle nearly 20 days later – leaving the owner with a financial headache. 

Michael Barlow, 39, and a friend were heading home from the Sunshine State when they were rescued by the US Coast Guard in the Gulf of Mexico after crossing paths with Hurricane Alberto, according to NBC News.

The $80,000 boat was badly damaged in the storm, the report said. 

As Barlow called for help, he was left with a choice.



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Coastal Clean-Up Efforts Intensify After Shipwreck on South Africa’s West Coast

Coastal clean-up operations are intensifying on South Africa’s west coast following an oil spill caused by the break-up of the grounded cargo ship, MV Ultra Galaxy....

Coastal Clean-Up Efforts Intensify After Shipwreck on South Africa’s West Coast

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