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Shark Kills Swimmer, Media Demonizes Sharks; Who’s Attacking Who?

Yesterday, a fatal shark attack in Sydney, Australia captured...
February 18, 2022
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Sydney Shark Attack Triggers Search, Beach Shutdown

On Thursday, shockwaves rippled through Sydney, Australia, as authorities...
February 17, 2022

Karlis Bardelis Teams with Fellow World Circumnavigator Dimitri Kieffer

For the next phase of his global circumnavigation, Karlis...
February 15, 2022

Ocean Rowing Roundup for February

Since our last update, rowers set six course records...
February 14, 2022

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
February 13, 2022

Weekend Warm-Up: Around Cape Horn in 1928

Four Masted Barque Rounding Cape Horn is a dull...
February 12, 2022

Science Links of the Week  

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
February 5, 2022
Computer generated reconstruction of Captain Cook's HMB Endeavour. Source: ANMM

Captain Cook’s Sunken Ship Found off Rhode Island

Australian marine archaeologists have discovered what they believe to...
February 4, 2022

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
January 29, 2022

Multiple Records Set in Atlantic Race

Three records have been set during this year's Talisker...
January 25, 2022

French Rower Dies During Atlantic Crossing

A 75-year-old adventurer who was trying to row solo...
January 23, 2022

Science Links of the Week  

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
January 22, 2022
Coral reef discovered in twilight zone of Southern Pacific Ocean. Still BBC

New, Vast Coral Reef Discovered

Marine ecologists have just discovered a vast and untouched...
January 21, 2022

Ocean Rowing Roundup for January

Since our last update, several expeditions have begun in...
January 17, 2022

Science Links of the Week 

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
January 15, 2022

Science Links of the Week 

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
January 8, 2022
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To Repeat The ‘Full Ascent’ of Mauna Kea, You’ll Need A Submarine

Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain by most...
January 6, 2022

Karlis Bardelis Resumes World Circumnavigation

Karlis Bardelis has resumed his human-powered, round-the-world journey. His...
January 3, 2022

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
January 1, 2022

Top 10 Expeditions of 2021: #6: SUP around Britain

Over 141 days, Brendon Prince circumnavigated mainland Britain by...
December 26, 2021

Top 10 Expeditions of 2021: #8: First NY-London Solo Row

Over the last 12 months, ExplorersWeb has documented incredible...
December 24, 2021

Ocean Rowing Roundup for December

Since out last ocean roundup, a journey across the...
December 17, 2021
Nazare is situated on Portugal's Silver Coast. Photo: RM Nunes via Shutterstock

Nazaré Surfing Challenge: Perfect Conditions! (Video)

Situated on Portugal's Silver Coast, Nazaré is a small...
December 15, 2021

Science Links of the Week

What killed these bald eagles? In 1996, something very odd...
December 11, 2021

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