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More than 150 migrants rescued by French, British teams after boat caught fire in English Channel

At the end of the operation, 157 people had been rescued and brought to Boulogne-sur-Mer in France.

A group of migrants wade away after trying to board a crowded inflatable dinghy and leave the coast of northern France in an attempt to cross the English Channel to reach Britain, at the beach of Petit-Fort-Philippe in Gravelines, near Calais, France, May 23, 2026
United Hatzalah ambulance boat in the Sea of Galilee.

Three teenage boys rescued by United Hatzalah in Sea of Galilee after drifting to deep waters

A China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area, days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly trying to block a Philippine supply mission, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025.

At least 17 missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese vessel sinks, rescuers search for survivors

Expansive view of offshore wind turbines. Ilustrative.

'Going blue': Israel invests in marine-related renewable energies with Innovation Authority fund


New research hints: Spiders came from the sea

Researchers have discovered that the nervous system of this ancient marine arthropod surprisingly resembles that of modern arachnids.

Sea spider in Antarctica.

The Wonder Sea tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay during sudden storm, at least 34 dead

Rescuers found 11 survivors, including a 14-year-old boy who was trapped under the boat for four hours.

 Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.

Creating a marine atmosphere at home – without getting sand everywhere

The marine trend in home design has been gaining strength in recent years, allowing everyone to create an eternal summer vibe within their walls.

 Decorative wooden ship, NIS 279, available on the Gentleman website and in stores

Father jumps overboard from Disney Dream to rescue daughter after she falls into sea

Crew praised for swift rescue after girl fell from fourth deck during photo.

 The Disney Dream cruise ship.

A father and son reached the most remote place on Earth—and found they weren’t alone

In the heart of the ocean lies the most distant point from any human on Earth. This location has become a spacecraft graveyard, and no one is supposed to be there.

 The Pacific Ocean

Rulers of the sea: 100 million years ago squids were kings

Researchers uncovered 263 fossilized squid beaks, including about 40 different species that had never been seen before.

 An example of  grinding tomography images.

Korean researchers recreate ancient Sea Silk

The research team unraveled the secret behind how sea silk maintains its unchanging golden hue over time, discovering that this is due to a phenomenon called 'structural color.'

 Korean researchers recreate ancient Sea Silk.

Team recreates 30,000-year-old sea crossing from Taiwan to Japan in dugout canoe

Paddling over 45 hours across the open sea, the crew navigated using only the sun and stars to overcome the strong Kuroshio current.

 Team recreates 30,000-year-old sea crossing from Taiwan to Japan in dugout canoe.

‘The heart of Orthodox monasticism’: Historic monasteries on Mount Athos damaged by earthquakes

Damage reported at Xenophontos, Dochiariou, and Simonopetra monasteries; centuries-old frescoes affected.

 Gregoriat monastery in Holy Mount Athos.

Hakorazin: The first electric-powered ship in Israel to carry tourists on the Sea of Galilee

Israel launched Hakorazin, the first commercial electric ship, to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution in the Sea of Galilee, marking a breakthrough in sustainable maritime tourism.

 Hakorazin – the commercial electric ship