One Man’s Quest to Heal the Oceans—And Maybe Save the World
Enric Salamarine ecologist, conservationist, and ocean advocateis standing under a life-size replica of a Northern Atlantic Right Whale at the natural history museum in Washington, D.C., and the air … [read more]
A New Ocean Preserve Could Save the Waters Off Baja—And This Stunning Marine Life
Its easy to spot the small, family-owned fishing boats that ply the waters around Baja Californiaa peninsula 1,223 km (760 miles) long that represents the westernmost part of Mexico. There are 24,00… [read more]
The US Coast Guard doesn’t check cruise ships for man-overboard technology that’s been legally required for over 10 years
Vague language in a 2010 law means cruise ships largely rely on cameras to spot people who’ve gone overboard, sometimes losing critical seconds in rescue missions.Trenton Almgren-Davis, Insider; Andy… [read more]
Teen reels in major catch on family fishing trip — but it’s not a fish
A Minnesota teen spent the last of his summer break on a fishing trip with his family, where he reeled in a major prize but it wasn’t a fish.
The 14-year-old angler, Connor Halsa, said he felt somet… [read more]
If video games taught real-life skills like in Gran Turismo and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem…
If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Gran Turismoand Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemhave one big thing in common that certai… [read more]
US teen goes fishing – and catches farmer’s lost wallet with $2000 inside
A 14-year-old angler failed to land a big fish on a recent trip to a lake in Minnesota but did manage to hook a wallet with $2,000 cash inside that had been lost by a farmer a year earlier.
Connor H… [read more]
Vietnam’s iconic ‘kissing rocks’ at risk of collapse
Vietnam’s iconic “kissing rocks” in the heart of Ha Long Bay are at risk of collapse, a report has warned.
Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province is dotted with hundreds of tiny islets, attracting 4 mil… [read more]
The big games announcements and trailers from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023
In whats become an end-of-summer bookend on the game release calendar, Gamescoms Opening Night Live showcase is once again here to highlight games coming your way in the near future. Hosted by Geoff … [read more]
I Don’t Think My Hookups Need to Know About My Open Relationship
This is part of Help! Wanted, a special series from Slate advice. In the advising biz, there are certain eternal dilemmas that bedevil letter writers and columnists alike. This week, were taking them… [read more]
Discover the Magic of Moomins: Celebrating Tove Jansson’s 109th Birthday
August 9 is Moomin’s Day, a day to celebrate artist Tove Jansson and the wonderful world of Moomins that she created. Today, the Moomin Official Instagram posted a lovely photo of Jansson along with … [read more]