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World's largest marine park unveiled
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» RAROTONGA, Cook Islands -- The Cook Islands announced the creation of the world's largest marine park, as the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) opened with a spectacular Polynesian welcoming ceremony.
Oil slick reaches Colombo
AFP, Published on 25/08/2012
» COLOMBO: An oil slick from a rusting cargo vessel that sank in bad weather reached the coast of Sri Lanka's capital on Saturday and threatened a beach resort popular with foreign tourists, officials said.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 10/08/2012
» That's all the action for tonight. At the end of the day, USA remains at the top of the medal tables with 41 golds out of a total of 94. China is second with 37 golds and 81 in total, while Great Britain has 57 overall, including 25 golds.
Dead whale found in Australian ocean pool
AFP, Published on 01/08/2012
» A dead humpback whale washed up in a Sydney ocean pool Wednesday, surprising morning swimmers and causing a major headache for authorities who must now remove it.
Aussie surf beach churns out Olympic champions
AFP, Published on 12/07/2012
» Sitting in her surf-ski kayak, Naomi Flood easily cuts through the waves of Manly Beach as an able life-guard, patrolling the water for swimmers in difficulty.
China 'upgrade' to Olympic mainstream events
AFP, Published on 08/07/2012
» China rode a wave of success in niche sports to top the Olympic medals table for the first time in 2008 -- but now, they're looking to extend their reach.
Shark sightings prompt 'Jaws' fears in US
AFP, Published on 08/07/2012
» Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... the sharks are back off Cape Cod.
Olympians sue Samsung over Facebook app
AFP, Published on 27/04/2012
» Eighteen US Olympians including swimming greats Mark Spitz and Janet Evans are suing Samsung Corporation, saying its US Olympic Genome Project Facebook app misuses their names and images.
Phuket land scam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/03/2012
» In Phuket govt officials & their families reap illegal gains from beach & forest land. 200 million baht per rai , 4 billion baht beach-front hotel.
Humans blamed as shark attacks 'double'
AFP, Published on 13/02/2012
» Sharks killed twice as many swimmers and surfers last year than in 2010, with the increase due largely to a growth in tourism and changing shark patterns due to global warming.