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Seagulls: these intelligent thieves are found all over the world, from the Arctic to the Equator | Photo: Shutterstock
65 fun and interesting facts about seagulls
The first thing that comes to our mind when we think about seagulls is not how they look like aerial ballet dancers of the ocean.
NanoseenX: the portable device that desalinates and purifies seawater without electricity | Photo: Nanoseen
The portable device that desalinates and purifies water without electricity
Coastal communities and travel enthusiasts from around the world have often pondered a common question: How can we transform the vast oceans that surround us into drinkable water?
Daylight: explore the sunniest and darkest villages and towns on the planet | Photo: Hardy/Creative Commons
The top 10 sunniest and darkest places on Earth
Imagine a world without contrast, a monochrome tapestry of sameness. It's almost as unimaginable as a world without sunshine - or shadow.
Super blue moon: a rare astronomical event that can only occur once every two decades | Photo: NASA
What is a blue moon?
"Once in a blue moon" is a phrase many of us toss around to describe something rare or special.
Beach access: legislation is sometimes not clear on the boundary between public and private sands | Photo: Shutterstock
Public vs. private beaches: a guide to understanding access
The beach is the ultimate frontier between land and water. But where exactly does it start and end private and public property? And what does the legislation say about free public access?
Lolita: the female orca who lived and died in the Miami Seaquarium | Photo: Dasilva/Creative Commons
The tragic story of Lolita, the female captive orca of Miami
Lolita, the main attraction of the Miami Seaquarium, died at 57. The female marine animal was the second-oldest orca in captivity after Corky at SeaWorld San Diego.

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