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Journey
10/02/2025
Hermanus Whale Festival 2025 – South Africa’s Marine Spectacle
Beyond unforgettable whale encounters, the festival offers: Fresh seafood markets and coastal South African cuisine 🦐 Marine conservation workshops and family-friendly activities 🌍 Live music, local art, and traditional coastal culture 🎶 The iconic whale crier, the only one in the world, who uses a kelp horn to announce whale sightings 🐚 🌼 Best Time ...

Science
10/01/2025
Pink Bumpy Snailfish Discovery
The ocean's depths continue to surprise us with extraordinary discoveries. Scientists from MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) have just confirmed the existence of three new species of deep-sea snailfish, including the remarkably striking pink "bumpy snailfish" (Careproctus colliculi). This fascinating creature was first encountered in 2019 by MBARI researchers exploring the outer reaches of ...

Leisure
09/02/2024
Kelly Slater’s ‘Biggest Man-Made Wave’ in the World Is Opening Soon
Kelly Slater’s ‘Biggest Man-Made Wave’ in the World Is Opening Soon The wait is over…almost. After months of hype and glimpses at Surf Abu Dhabi – the latest synthetic surf pool from Kelly Slater Wave Co., located in the United Arab Emirates – the world is finally going to have the opportunity to surf the ...

Sealife
05/19/2022
Sea level rise, explained
Seas are predicted to rise a foot by 2050, regardless of how much global carbon emissions can be reduced. Why is this happening, and what can we do to adapt? Read more

Sealife
05/09/2022
The Gulf Stream continues to slow down
The United States and Europe’s weather is shaped by the Gulf Stream, which is continuing to slow down as more fresh water enters the current Read more

Locals
05/06/2022
Un leader du surf arrive à Marennes
Premier fabricant français sous marque propre, UWL Surfboards prépare son arrivée dans la commune. Un investissement d’environ 1,7 million d’euros pour une ouverture prévue en novembre 2023. Read more

Leisure
03/22/2022
World Surf League Releases Updated 2022 Challenger Series Schedule
Challenger Series is the ultimate battleground for surfers to showcase their talents for the chance to qualify for the elite Championship Tour (CT) LOS ANGELES, Calif/USA (Tuesday, March 22, 2022) - Today, the World Surf League (WSL) released the updated schedule for the 2022 Challenger Series (CS), the ultimate battleground for surfers to showcase their ...

Locals
05/26/2021
Canada Declares Plastic Toxic
Canada is saying BYE to plastic! 🇨🇦 The Canadian government has officially added plastic to its list of toxic substances, paving the way for the implementation of bans on single-use plastic straws, shopping bags, six-pack rings, takeout containers, and cutlery. The legislation will also force plastic producers to pay to recycle their waste, shifting the ...
Locals
11/11/2020
Ocean News | The Hurricane 2020 division has just established a new list
Ocean News | The Hurricane 2020 division has just established a new list. The Atlantic Hurricane Division has finished naming hurricanes for the 2020 season. This is breaking a brand new record for the number of storms in a single season. The last storm is a Subtropical Storm called Theta. It developed in a single ...

Ocean Stories
10/22/2020
Oceanwish | The first international multi language portal dedicated to all the Ocean lovers
OCEANWISH exists to provide ocean lovers and visitors with plenty of awesome information and tips. We give free visibility to support the development of the local economy of our coasts; we give voice and visibility to talented oceanographer researchers. Passion reliability and respect for the environment are our values clic for more inspiration The Story ...
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