Two greater crested terns found dead on South Australian beaches (near Robe and Semaphore) have tested positive for the H5 bird flu strain, marking the first confirmed cases on a SA metropolitan beach. National tally now includes 7 in SA, 10 in WA, 2 in NSW, and 1 in QLD.
Tropical Storm Bertha is forecast to bring flooding and strong winds to the U.S. Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana, prompting communities to distribute sandbags and close beaches. Bertha is expected to make landfall Wednesday night southeast of New Orleans.
In Sumba, Indonesia, a rigid caste system perpetuates illegal slavery, with individuals like Kanisius Kanyali Hambarita working without pay and facing abuse. Despite being outlawed for over 160 years, the practice continues, particularly in the island's east, where slaves are known as 'ata'.
Despite increased investment in drones for shark monitoring, experts question their effectiveness as a public safety tool, citing limited visibility and a lack of evidence for increased shark threats. The focus on technology may lead to unnecessary beach closures and economic impact.
A Baía do Sancho, em Fernando de Noronha, foi eleita a melhor praia do mundo em um novo ranking. O local é conhecido por suas falésias, águas cristalinas e areia dourada. O acesso é feito por escadaria ou barco.
China has conducted a long-range missile test in the Pacific, which Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong has condemned as "destabilising to the region" and "lacking in transparency". The test missile, carrying a dummy warhead, landed in designated waters and was described by China as a "routine arrangement" of military training.
A new class action lawsuit alleges an aged care firm charged residents for unused services. In Australia, concerns rise over cleanup costs for abandoned mines. Globally, tensions simmer in the Middle East, and the US marks its 250th anniversary. Australia triumphs in the Women's T20 World Cup.
Aged care residents launch class action over unused services. Queenslanders may fund abandoned mine cleanups. Spectacle Island is for sale as part of a Defence property selloff. Australia defeats England in the Women's T20 World Cup final.
Six mysterious objects, suspected to be space debris possibly containing hazardous chemicals, have washed ashore on beaches in north Queensland, Australia. Experts believe they could be 'space balls' from rocket launches, though a marine origin is also possible.
Americans discard over 120 million pounds of food and significant amounts of litter during the Fourth of July weekend. This waste, valued at nearly $400 million, includes high-impact items like beef, contributing to substantial environmental costs.
Cape Verde, a small island nation, has achieved a historic feat by reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup 2026, becoming the smallest country to do so. They will face Argentina in the round of 32.
A public swimming lake in Halle, Germany, denied entry to non-German speakers citing safety concerns, drawing criticism from the city and the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency. The move has sparked a debate about discrimination and migration, especially ahead of state elections where the far-right AfD is gaining support.
Leah Stewart, attacked by a great white shark at Sydney's Coogee beach, is no longer in critical condition and remembers the incident in detail, her brother reported. The 34-year-old teacher is recovering from an arm amputation and other severe injuries, while Sydney beaches face closures due to increased great white shark sightings.
Young people in Cornwall are opting for van life due to unaffordable rentals, seasonal employment, and a shortage of long-term housing, facing challenges like isolation, cold winters, and limited facilities.
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been confirmed in Western Australia after two seabirds, a brown skua and a giant petrel, tested positive. Both birds have died, marking the first time the virus has reached Australia, raising concerns for wildlife and industry.
Record-high amounts of smelly sargassum seaweed are covering Florida's beaches, with researchers warning Louisiana and Texas could be next. The bloom, driven by ocean currents and nutrients, emits a rotten egg smell and can cause skin rashes and respiratory irritation.
Dragon boat races took place across Hong Kong on Friday for the Tuen Ng Festival, drawing thousands of competitors and spectators despite recent unsettled weather. Events were held in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Tai O, and Sai Kung, with participants expressing excitement and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
A Coogee woman, Leah Stewart, 35, was attacked by a suspected great white shark while swimming between flags. The incident has heightened the author's fear of sharks, questioning the balance between the euphoria of ocean swimming and its inherent risks, and sparking debate on shark culling versus conservation.
Jamaican activists are fighting against "plantation tourism," where luxury all-inclusive resorts lock locals out of beaches like Mammee Bay. They argue this model, rooted in colonial land ownership, benefits elites while denying communities access to vital social, economic, and spiritual spaces.
Jamaican campaigners are taking the government to court to prevent the privatization of beaches, arguing it benefits tourists and hotel chains over locals who rely on the sea for livelihoods and leisure. The legal battles aim to challenge the 1956 Beach Control Act and a new Narra Act, which activists fear will further restrict public access and concentrate power.
Hong Kong's Ham Tin Wan beach was overrun with 500 tents during Labour Day, raising concerns about balancing ecotourism with conservation and sustainable tourism practices.
A Moscow Bar Association vice-president warns Russians that displaying certain tattoos on beaches could lead to fines or administrative arrest. The penalties depend on the nature of the tattoo, ranging from displaying extremist symbols to obscene imagery.
Fiji's government has rejected a proposal by Australian billionaires Ian Malouf and Rob Cromb to build a waste-to-energy plant. The plan faced backlash from landowners and tourism operators due to environmental and health concerns.
Costa Rican nonprofit Costas Verdes has restored deforested Pacific coastlines by planting over 100,000 native trees across 34 beaches since 2011, reviving wildlife habitats and combating deforestation from cattle farming.
