Marine wildlife
Calls for responsible anchoring by boat owners following damage off Torbay
Experts are warning that anchoring irresponsibly off Torbay in South Devon can damage vital habitat and threaten the seahorses found there
Four injured as humpback whale breaches underneath a boat in the Whitsundays
Two men were knocked unconscious when the humpback whale breached underneath their boat, throwing it into the air
Brewery targets marine pollution by inventing edible six-pack rings
The edible six-pack rings are made from brewing by-products and are now being trialled. It's hoped they will eventually replace the plastic six-pack rings.
Boat owners reminded of rules on protected marine animals
As the warmer weather arrives, the Marine Management Organisation is urging boat owners to follow best practice when interacting with protected marine animals.
Video: hippo charges tourist boat
A wildlife photography tour on the Chobe River got up close with a territorial hippopotamus charging their tourist boat in a video that's gone viral.
Readers’ pictures: your beautiful snaps
Beautiful boats, marine wildlife, exotic locations and a romantic wedding: see a gathering of our readers' best photos and memorable moments at sea.
Disoriented dolphin visits Sharpness Port
Sharpness Port in Gloucestershire received an unexpected visitor this week, as an inquisitive dolphin enjoyed a day trip.
Watch: two blue whales hit the headlines
Two blue whales have been making a splash this week, one off Cornwall and another interrupting a BBC interview.
Boaters urged to have their say on MCZs as deadline looms
There’s less than three weeks left to take part in public consultations on the second tranche of MCZs
Video: Sailor films school of dolphins off Poole
YBW forum member Phil Ashwin had a pleasant surprise while sailing last week after he was joined by a school of dolphins off Poole