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What is the current temperature?
Check the current temperature outside in your location and around the world.
The Dirty Dozen: the top polluting brands in the UK in 2021
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) launched its flagship week of the Million Mile Clean from May 11-23, 2021.
Popular surf spots are prime areas for biodiversity conservation
A recent analysis of globally recognized surf locations and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) found that nearly two-thirds of surf spots are not formally protected.
Gas leak sparks "eye of fire" in the Gulf of Mexico
A leak on an underwater pipeline located near an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico sparked a massive "eye of fire" on the ocean's surface.
How to treat a fire coral sting
It looks beautiful and safe to handle but can cause acute pain. Learn how to treat fire coral stings and rashes.
The islands of the world
Islands are magical places where human eyes can always witness the sky touch the sea. Discover the complete list of the world's islands.