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Tag Archives: ocean
Deep sea life faces dark future due to warming and food shortage
New study reveals negative impact of climate change, human activity, acidification and deoxygenation on ocean and its creatures
Massive ancient undersea landslide discovered off Great Barrier Reef
Scientists were amazed to find remains of 300,000-year-old sediment slip while conducting 3D mapping of deep sea floor
Take the kids to … Titanic Belfast
Voted Europe’s leading visitor attraction at the World Travel Awards (beating the Eiffel Tower, Acropolis and the Colosseum) this is an inspiring testament to the Titanic and the city that built it
10 of the best swimming holidays around the world
Whether it’s wild swimming in lakes and fjords, a sea ‘safari’ in Crete, or a 6km swim in the warm waters of Mexico’s Baja peninsula, this selection of swims (and stays) is a stroke of genius
Seaside style: relaxing at Sri Lanka’s coolest new surf shack
‘Dirty little beach’ is an odd slogan for a surfing cafe, but The Shack has become a clear favourite on Dewata beach, near Galle
Sailing in Cornwall: learn the ropes – in a weekend
Despite a battering by a spring storm, this novice sailor gets stuck right in with the crewing of a century-old, two-masted wooden ketch on a two-day trip off the Cornish coast
Spanish galleon with rumoured £1bn treasure hoard found, says Colombia’s president
The San José sank off the coast of Cartagena in 1708 and is thought to be laden with emeralds and gold and silver coins
Canoeing and kayaking around the world: travel tips
From wild lakes in Canada to peaceful island hopping around Thailand, here are some suggestions for top places to explore by canoe or kayak
Music Festival with a difference
The Faroe Islanders’ winter tradition of throwing their doors open to neighbours has inspired a new music festival, with village homes for stages.
