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Trapped in a dive boat for 36 hours, survivor’s daughter raises red flags over rescue

As more time passes since the Egyptian dive yacht sunk on November 25, survivors are asking questions of how so many things could have gone wrong. From lack of batteries in the life vests, to leaking life rafts, to an unresponsive army. Why did it take more than 36 hours for those that couldn't escape the wreck to be rescued. Why was the rescue done by a private crew and not the Navy?

Protected: A survivor’s story from the Red Sea diving yacht

An Egyptian dive boat several stories high flipped and sank last Monday with 44 people onboard, including 13 crew. The incident happened in the early hours of the morning, though reports are conflicting as of when, in the dive resort area of the Red Sea not far from the Egyptian town of Marsa Alam. Here is a survivor's story.

What is Land “COP” in Saudi Arabia and why should we care?

The UN COP events aren't only about climate change. There is a COP for the land and the meeting is happening now in Saudi Arabia.

Drip irrigation systems: the history, the benefits and the problems

Imagine a controlled system comprising valves, pipes, emitters, and tubing orchestrating water delivery with precision to plant roots. Unlike traditional methods that often waste water, drip irrigation is a gentle and efficient method.

Oceanwell’s pods mine for fresh water in the deep sea. Raises $11M USD

OceanWell secures $11M in series A to build deep-sea water farms as a new approach to desalination 

How rainwater pools help farmers in the driest land on earth

If Yemenis learn to build water collection pools they can farm year round and change the consequences of drought.

Morocco and France to build largest desalination plant in Africa

Morocco and France are building Africa's largest desalination plant.

The Japanese doctor who watered Afghanistan

Slain Japanese doctor and canal builder Tetsu Nakamura gets his dream honored and 20 mile canal opens this year

The Fight for Water in Yemen’s Drying Land

Families on Yemen's West Coast often rely on unsafe water sources, increasing the risk of disease as clean water remains difficult to access.

How divers can help save kelp forests

Want to help save kelp forests? A guide and some tips for divers.

NASA heads to Jupiter’s moon Europa to look for life below its frozen ocean

Is there life on Jupiter's moon Europa? NASA is sending probes to find out.

Shipping industry puts whale sharks at risk

Whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, are highly mobile and responsive to changes in temperature. Recent evidence suggests they are also particularly vulnerable to ship strikes - where large marine animals are struck and injured, often fatally, by large vessels in the global fleet.

Zooplankton go eww to poo

Zooplankton don't like fecal contamination in water

Europe’s Environmental Crossroads: New Commissioner Faces Challenges 

While the debate over Nutri-Score has captured significant political and media attention, it seems to be a distraction from the more pressing environmental challenges facing Europe. With the EU struggling to meet its climate goals and facing significant pushback on essential regulations like the anti-deforestation law, it is crucial that policymakers focus on the bigger picture. 

How To Become A Maritime Lawyer & What Do They Do?

Want to work for an oil company or a shipping company? Try a career in maritime law.

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