The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach, officials said Friday. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on Ocean Beach sand dunes in the town of Denmark in temperate southwest Australia — about 3,500 kilometers (2,200 … Read more
That’s a moray? Online viewers were flabbergasted over a ghastly-looking sea creature washed up on a beach in California, as depicted in a Reddit post making waves online. “It’s giving me nightmares,” read the post describing the nautical night terror, which washed ashore near Laguna Niguel, SF Gate reported. The accompanying photo showed a slender, … Read more
Call it a net positive. A British fisherman managed to hook an incredibly rare shark — a tiny Lego creature belonging to a 1990s set reportedly worth a few hundred clams on the resale market. Richard West, 35, reeled in the pint-sized plastic predator 20 miles off of Cornwall’s coast, near probably pirate-free Penzance. The … Read more
It was watching over him. Chalk up another save for the Apple Watch. A quick-thinking Australian body surfer survived getting swept out to sea after dialing emergency services on the life-saving digital device. “It’s amazing that I was able to use that technology to save my life,” Rick Shearman, 49, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. … Read more
A sea turtle has been sent back into the ocean off the coast of Florida after recovering from some serious wounds. Bubba is a 375-pound loggerhead sea turtle who was found by biologists with Inwater Research in St. Lucie County, Florida, on April 10. Biologists noticed the large animal had injuries on both of his front flippers, so they … Read more
The latest TikTok hack would have you believe the key to better sleep, clearer skin and sustained energy is a mere sprinkle of salt away. Celtic sea salt, also known as gray salt, is making the rounds on social media, with die-hard fans celebrating the saline for its purported hydrating and healing properties. The trend … Read more
Sea you later! Dozens of beachgoers in San Diego ran for their lives when a defensive sea lion charged at the unwelcomed human visitors who seemingly approached its pups. The sea lion was captured on video swimming around La Jolla Cove with the babies before it began barking at the swimmers on June 23. “Oh, … Read more
If you sea something, say something. Fishermen are being instructed to kill an invasive, predatory fish with the potential to devastate local ecosystems. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is warning folks to be on the lookout for the northern snakehead, a marine animal indigenous to Asia that has been spotted in US waters. As … Read more
In a brassy set piece from the 1952 classic “Singin’ in the Rain,” its star, Gene Kelly, impersonates a newbie hoofer seeking fame on the Great White Way. “Gotta dance!” he exclaims to anyone he meets. In “Young Woman and the Sea,” Trudy Ederle is fond of singing the 1921 hit “Ain’t We Got Fun.” … Read more
Don’t believe everything you sea. An Argentinian woman who paid a fortune for an idyllic “seaside” hotel room in Italy was horrified after discovering that she’d been epically duped. “I feel scammed, guys,” the alleged victim, Clarisa Murgia, captioned the clip, which boasts more than 3.1 million views on TikTok. “No one has ever deceived … Read more
Fishy fad or nutritious treasure trove? Experts aren’t sure about sea moss. Sea moss is the hottest wellness product beloved by A-listers and touted by TikTokers who consume heaping spoonfuls of the neon blue gelatinous goo while hawking its health benefits. Sold by upper-crust grocers like Erewhon, the algae is available dried, mixed into gummy … Read more
February may mean cold weather in much of the nation, but in Miami, things are heating up like never before thanks to the arrival of the 55th edition of the annual Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. This year’s show, which starts today and runs to Feb. 18, offers family-friendly fun just when parents and … Read more
A Palestinian restaurant chain owner who took flak for his inflammatory “river to the sea” menu header is hosting a free sabbath dinner on Friday in part to thank his Jewish customers for their support and to foster community. Restaurateur Abdul Elenani, 31, owns Ayat, a chain of popular Palestinian eateries named after his wife, a … Read more
Don’t worry, she knows it’s really tuna. Former pop star Jessica Simpson is bringing back her infamous Chicken of the Sea mishap in a new ad for the tuna fish brand. In the advertisement, the billion-dollar fashion mogul, 43, sits with her daughter Maxwell “Maxi” Simpson on the couch while enjoying the fishy treat. “Mom, … Read more
A Florida fisherman showcased “balls of steel” after walking a 12-foot great hammerhead shark back into the sea after reeling it in by accident. Footage of the “Jaws”-dropping encounter is currently making waves online. “I reeled it in as fast as I could, de-hooked it in the water and gave it a proper release back … Read more
Talk about a blue Christmas. Beachcombers in India were left flabbergasted after a flotilla of indigo-hued, super-rare and venomous sea creatures — most of them dead — flooded beaches near Chennai in the wake of a recent cyclone. “Hundreds of them had washed ashore,” Srivatsan Ramkumar of the Environmentalist Foundation of India told The News Minute. The cobalt-colored … Read more
Scientists in the Philippines may have found a powerful weapon in the ongoing battle against cancer — an alleged virility-enhancing sea cucumber that happens to be a dead ringer for dog poop. They outlined the marine doo-ppelgänger’s apparent anti-cancer properties, among other unique attributes, in a recent study published in the journal “Plos One.” “What … Read more
Sarvnik Kaur’s breathtaking documentary about Indigenous fishermen in Mumbai brings to life an ecosystem wrecked by corporate greed and climate change. Source link #Tide #Review #Tales #Sea
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Despite the booming number of nests this year, nearly all sea turtles that are being born are female, and many of them with deformities. These issues are alarming to conservationists, according to a report from FOX 35 Orlando. While it is easy to focus on the increasing number of nests found … Read more
Fresh off a star turn in the second season of “White Lotus,” Aubrey Plaza is headed off-Broadway. Starting on Monday, Nov. 6, the popular “Parks and Rec” star will share the stage with “Girls” actor Christopher Abbott in a revival of John Patrick Shanley’s “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. … Read more