# Ocean

Last month

September 2023

Small islands take case to protect oceans from climate change to UN court

The island states are requesting an international tribunal to determine if CO2 emissions absorbed by the oceans can be considered pollution.

11.2k

Sep 11th 2023, 10:49 PM

This year

2023

THE MORNING LEAD

Rising ocean temperatures spell 'real threat' to fish species in Irish waters

A report by

Lauren Boland

There are many warning signs that Earth’s oceans are heating up due to climate change.

10.5k

Jun 25th 2023, 12:05 AM

Last year

2022

# splash

Quiz: How much do you know about the Atlantic Ocean?

Dip your toes into this quiz (not literally, please).

49.5k

Jan 30th 2022, 10:00 PM

All time

# Your Say

Poll: Have you made efforts to use less plastic in your daily life?

Plastic levels in the Atlantic Ocean are likely to be much higher than previous estimates suggested.

22.7k

Aug 19th 2020, 9:40 AM

# misunderstood

Cracking the mysteries of the elusive, majestic whale shark

A group of scientists spent several weeks diving with whale sharks in the Galapagos Islands.

13.6k

Mar 3rd 2018, 11:00 AM

# rain or shine

The Forty Foot swimmers: 'Our oldest is now 91... he has his cake and cigarette before he gets in'

We talk to members of the die-hard community of swimmers who come to the Dublin spot every day.

24.5k

Jul 8th 2017, 8:30 PM

# Perth

Body of woman found after suspected shark attack

It comes just two days after a surfer died after being attacked by a shark last week.

23.1k

Jun 5th 2016, 8:10 AM

# FINDING NEEMO

Scientists have built a lab 62 feet under the sea - but they aren't using it to explore the ocean

Before you can become an astronaut – you need to learn how to be an aquanaut.

11.8k

Jun 10th 2015, 7:12 PM

# get in the sea

This lad dropped his iPhone into the sea and it recorded the whole thing

Thank the Lord for waterproof covers.

5.1k

May 28th 2015, 9:38 AM

Watch these scientists freak out when they encounter a rare whale

‘WOW. OH MAN.’

25.5k

May 2nd 2015, 10:15 AM

# NEW AREA

No one is giving up in the search for MH370

“We are confident we have the best search equipment .. if the plane is in the area we will find it.”

9.6k

Apr 16th 2015, 8:51 AM

# Boo!

Diver films octopus' amazing camouflage skills, and it's bloody terrifying

OK, and a little bit impressive too.

4.9k

Feb 4th 2015, 7:31 AM

# fishy tale

Look at this amazing footage of an enormous school of fish

It’s like a scene from Finding Nemo. EXCEPT IN REAL LIFE.

5.7k

Jul 12th 2014, 4:30 PM

# creepy crawly

This video of a starfish walking will make you feel very uncomfortable

All those tiny little legs.

4.3k

Jun 26th 2014, 10:30 PM

# raw footage

Passenger survives plane crash while capturing it on camera

The footage has just been released.

5.1k

Jan 10th 2014, 11:44 AM

# Cuttin' a rug

Watch what REALLY happens under the sea

Attaching a Gopro camera to a crab net yields surprising results.

3.0k

Jan 7th 2014, 9:15 AM

# Orca

Killer whale does uncanny impression of boat motor sound

According to a crew filming the whale, this was an attempt at communication.

1.8k

Jan 1st 2014, 7:00 PM

# New Zealand

Pacific islander loses bid to become world's first 'climate change refugee'

Ioane Teitiota had argued that he should be allowed stay in New Zealand, as his low-lying homeland in the South Pacific is at threat from rising seas.

8.9k

Nov 27th 2013, 7:30 AM

# swim for your life!

Jellyfish are freaks of nature that could take over the world's oceans

They can thrive despite factors such as pollution or a lack of oxygen, and a lack of natural predators has led to a surge in their population.

12.9k

Sep 14th 2013, 5:30 PM

# Not quite watergate

Ronald Reagan could have 3.4 million square miles of ocean named after him

A United States government committee discussed a bill this week which would rename the Exclusive Economic Zone after the former President.

10.7k

Aug 2nd 2013, 1:06 PM

# undersea

Pics: Two shipwrecks found deep in the Gulf of Mexico

Items such as ceramic cups and dishes, clothing and artifacts from Britain and Mexico were found on board the ships.

10.2k

Jul 27th 2013, 8:30 AM

# Treasure

€27m in silver recovered from WWII shipwreck off Galway's coast

The silver was hauled from a British merchant ship that was sunk by the Nazis in 1941.

21.8k

Jul 24th 2013, 11:39 AM

# Japan

Fukushima 'probably leaking contaminated water into ocean'

The leak was long suspected by experts, but denied by the plant’s operator.

5.6k

Jul 10th 2013, 8:30 PM

# Ocean

Taoiseach plans to harness Ireland's ocean wealth

The plan is to double the value of Ireland’s ocean wealth to 2.4 per cent of GDP by 2030 and increase the turnover from Ireland’s ocean economy to more than €6.4bn.

7.6k

Aug 1st 2012, 7:30 AM

# Volvo Ocean Race

Twitter buoy to transmit Volvo Ocean Race info

Want to track the Volvo Ocean Race in real time – no matter where you are? Now you can thanks to a dedicated Twitter account.

2.1k

Jun 14th 2012, 2:47 PM

# Japan

WATCH: Tsunami debris spreading across the Pacific towards Hawaii

Homes, boats, cars, household appliances and other objects were washed into the ocean following the tsunami last year. This animated model shows how it is still moving across the Pacific.

8.6k

Mar 11th 2012, 8:15 AM