Category: News
American Cruise Ship Passenger Killed in Shark Attack While Snorkeling In the Bahamas
An American cruise ship passenger was killed by a shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, 58-year-old Caroline DiPlacido,…
Death of Brazil’s ‘Man of the Hole’ Highlights Issues Faced By Country’s Indigenous Tribes
The last living member of an uncontacted tribe in the Brazilian Amazon has passed away. Nickamed the “Man of the Hole,” he was the only…
Giant Squid Washes Ashore On Cape Town Beach
A giant squid was discovered washed up on Scarborough Beach near Cape Town, South Africa on August 16, 2022. The rare sea creature, known for…
Visitors to the World’s Tallest Living Tree Could Face Fine, Jail Time
Located deep in the heart of Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) is the world’s tallest old-growth redwood tree. Named Hyperion, its location off the…
Climate Change Leading to Rise in Female Sea Turtles, Decline in Males
Increasing reports out of Florida have revealed that the majority of new sea turtles hatching on the state’s beaches are female. For many, this has…
Tourists Flock to Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall Volcano Following Eruption
On August 3, 2022, Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted, sending lava spewing across the ground near the country’s Keflavik International Airport. Despite officials warning tourists and…
No One Knows Which Country This Mountain Lodge Belongs To
In the snowy Alps between the Swiss canton of Zermatt and the Italian town of Cervinia sits the Rifugio Guide del Cervino. Positioned near the…
Officials Euthanize 1,500-Pound Sunbathing Walrus Wreaking Havoc on Norwegian Boats
UPDATE – 08/16/2022: The Norwegian government has announced that Freya, the 1,500-pound walrus seen lounging around Frognerkilen bay over the past few weeks, has been…
73-Year-Old Woman Attacked By Sailfish During Fishing Trip Off Florida Coast
A 73-year-old Maryland woman is recovering in hospital after being stabbed by the bill of a sailfish while out on a boat off the eastern…