Europe’s Record-Heat Seas Threaten Fisheries

By admin September 26, 2026 No comment

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European waters recorded their hottest summer months since satellite observations began in 1982, with average sea-surface temperatures reaching 21.6°C between June and August. Record temperatures were reported from the English Channel to the Mediterranean, while waters near Mallorca reached 33.02°C on August 5, the highest recorded by Spain’s port authority buoy network.

Europe Sea Migrant Crossings Fall, but Journeys Become More Deadly: IOM

By admin September 18, 2026 No comment

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Sea arrivals of migrants and refugees to Europe have fallen by more than a third so far this year, but the journeys have become deadlier, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Around 60,000 people have crossed by sea so far in 2026, compared with about 98,000 during the same period last year, marking […]

Spain Records Hottest May Sea Temperatures on Record

By admin June 3, 2026 No comment

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Spain recorded its highest-ever sea temperatures for May across much of its coastline, with data from the country’s port authority showing unprecedented readings at most deep-water and coastal monitoring stations. The unusually warm waters affected large areas of the Mediterranean and surrounding seas during the month. According to Spain’s weather agency, the

Migrant Tragedy Near Italy Leaves Dozens Missing at Sea

By admin April 6, 2026 No comment

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Two merchant ships near Italy rescued 32 migrants and recovered the bodies of two others after a boat attempting to cross from Libya toward Europe capsized over the Easter weekend, according to rescue charities. Survivors were later transferred to an Italian coast guard vessel and taken to the island of Lampedusa, while authorities had not […]

Drifting Russian LNG Tanker Sparks Explosion Fears in Mediterranean

By admin March 18, 2026 No comment

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A damaged Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, is drifting uncontrolled in the Mediterranean Sea, raising serious concerns among European officials. The vessel, carrying large quantities of liquefied natural gas along with fuel oil and diesel, suffered major damage earlier this month and is now unmanned, with a visible breach in its structure. Authorities in Italy […]

Italy Monitors Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Drifting in Mediterranean

By admin March 14, 2026 No comment

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Italian authorities are considering how to handle a damaged Russian liquefied natural gas tanker, Arctic Metagaz, which is drifting in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea after an alleged drone strike. The vessel, carrying LNG from Murmansk in northern Russia, was reportedly attacked by Ukrainian naval drones, though Ukraine has not claimed responsibility. The

Infant and Mother Among Six Fatalities as Migrant Boats Capsize near Italian Shore

By admin August 7, 2023 No comment

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Six individuals, including a mother and her baby, have tragically lost their lives as three migrant vessels sank in the Mediterranean Sea. One vessel sank off Tunisia’s Kerkennah Islands, resulting in four confirmed deaths, while 51 people are feared missing. Another heartbreaking incident occurred near the Italian island of Lampedusa, where a mother and her […]

Italy declares state of emergency to address influx of migrant boats

By admin April 12, 2023 No comment

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The Italian government has declared a six-month state of emergency in response to an increase in the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa. The move will release €5m in funds and comes as 3,000 migrants arrived in just three days, with many landing on the Italian island of Lampedusa. Since Friday, the […]