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Famed Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil dies of injuries sustained from Israeli strike

Khalil’s home was reportedly hit by an Israeli airstrike on June 4, where she was seriously injured. Her assistant also suffered injuries and burns in the strike. 

Mona Khalil, a Lebanese ecologist activist looks at a turtle at a coast in the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre, August 12, 2002; file photo.
A lifeguard and a NSW Police boat patrol Coogee Beach following a shark attack in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026.

Sydney reopens Coogee Beach under heavy patrols after woman critically injured in shark attack

Marble bust believed to depict the Roman goddess of love Venus found on a beach in Alicante, Spain, June 10, 2026.

Marble bust believed to depict Roman goddess of love found during excavations at Alicante beach

Neve Yam beach in Atlit

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New information regarded as strong evidence Mars had ‘vacation beaches’

New research provides the clearest evidence yet that Mars once contained a significant body of water and a more habitable environment for life.

 New information regarded as strong evidence Mars had ‘vacation beaches’. Illustration.

Rare oarfish sighting in Mexico stirs fears of impending disaster

The elusive oarfish, often referred to as the 'fish of the end of the world', was found on a beach in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

 Picture with an oarfish.

'Red tide' turns Argentina's beaches crimson: Massive macroalgae invasion hits Mar del Plata

The 'red tide' is a natural phenomenon caused by the massive shedding of algae from deep waters, which can be triggered by storms or the natural aging of the algae.

 'Red tide' turns Argentina's beaches crimson: Massive macroalgae invasion hits Mar del Plata. Illustration.

TripAdvisor’s 2025 global best beach ranking: Which beach took the top spot?

Banana Beach in Phuket, Thailand, secured the second spot, while Eagle Beach in Aruba came in third.

 Aerial view of Elafonissi beach, Crete, Greece.

After Storms, hidden shipwreck emerges near North Frisian Wadden Sea

Experts want to measure and examine the remains on the beach next week using 3D technology.

 After Storms, hidden shipwreck emerges near North Frisian Wadden Sea. EMOZION.

Paddle out at Palmahim Beach calls for release of Gaza hostages

Over 100 surfers and kayakers formed a circle of hope at Palmahim Beach, urging the return of hostages held in Gaza.

A paddle out for the hostages at Palmahim Beach on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Germany’s army of hobby archaeologists is coming up with amazing finds

A garment brooch made of gilded silver and adorned with almandines—a type of garnet—was discovered near the village of Reez, close to Rostock.

 A treasure hunter looking for metal objects on the Baltic Sea beach in Heiligendamm.

It turns out paradise exists, and it's in the Indian Ocean

A perfect mix of pristine beaches, rainforests, and clear waters—your guide to a Seychelles vacation with itineraries, accommodations, top restaurants, and must-see spots.

 Like in a postcard. Seychelles

Health Ministry issues water safety advisories for various areas of Israel

The ministry advised citizens against swimming at several Tel Aviv and Herzliya beaches.

 Drinking water, illustration

Two “doomsday fish” spotted on California beaches in less than three months

The proximity of these strandings has reignited discussions about the oarfish's mythical reputation as a predictor of natural disasters.

 What is this monster? Second oarfish spotted on a California beach in three months.