Aug 03 2011

Endangered Whales Dine at Dangerous Depths

Tag: Atlantic Ocean,NOAA,Ship,Sperm Whale,WhalesJessica Marshall @ 1:55 pm
By feeding just below the ocean's surface, North Atlantic right whales are at high risk of colliding with ships.

Jul 22 2011

World War II Shipwrecks Pose Oil Spill Threat

Around the world, governments are taking stock of oil submerged aboard long-sunk, deteriorating vessels.

Jul 18 2011

Loch Ness Monster-Like Animal Filmed in Alaska?

Fishermen claim they've captured a Cadborosaurus on video, and that it's genuine.

Jun 10 2011

Blackbeard’s Terror Tactics Revealed in Recovered Ammo

Tag: Adventure,Archaeologist,Artifacts,Pirates,ShipRossella Lorenzi @ 4:39 pm
The notorious pirate had a few gruesome tricks up his sleeve, excavations show.

Jun 03 2011

Roman Ship Carried Live Fish Tank

Tag: Archaeologist,Archaeology,Mediterranean Sea,Seas,Ship,ShipwreckRossella Lorenzi @ 1:04 pm
Remains of the second century ship show signs of an ancient pumping system designed to suck sea water into a tank.

Apr 15 2011

Want to Save Fuel? Fly a Kite

Tag: Carbon Footprint,Ship,Wind,Wind PowerDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:28 pm
An enormous sail works in tandem with a ship's engines, cutting back on fuel consumption, costs and carbon footprint.

Apr 04 2011

Large Piece of Air France Wreckage Found in Atlantic

Tag: Atlantic Ocean,Disasters and Accidents,History,ShipDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 3:51 pm
A U.S. exploration vehicle located the plane and explorers are hopeful the black boxes will be found..

Mar 16 2011

US Navy Crew Exposed to Radiation in Japan

Low levels of radioactivity have been detected on 17 USS Ronald Reagan helicopter crew members on returning from disaster relief missions.

Mar 14 2011

Japan Struggles to Manage Nuclear Leaks

The operator of an earthquake-hit Japanese nuclear plant said Sunday that the cooling system of another reactor was not working and risked a possible explosion.

Mar 10 2011

Green Products that ‘Break Down’

Biodegradable plastics, electronic components and clothing are gaining ground.

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