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Anti-Whaling Group Leader Arrested in Germany

Posted Mon May 14, 2012 10:11 AM ET | 0

The founder of the anti-whaling conservation group Sea Shepherd has been arrested in Germany awaiting extradition to Costa Rica. Read more

Soccer Ball Found in Alaska to be Returned to Japan Teen

Posted Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:06 AM ET | 0

One Japanese schoolboy is getting his soccer ball back all the way from Alaska, where it drifted following last year's tsunami. Read more

Wireless Could Have Saved Lives on the Titanic

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Apr 11, 2012 08:00 AM ET | 0

The "unsinkable"ship had the most powerful wireless system at the time. What happened? Read more

Titanic Memorial Cruise Retraces Tragic Voyage

Posted Sun Apr 8, 2012 11:04 AM ET | 0

Relatives of some of those who died in the disaster are among the 1,309 passengers on board the MS Balmoral. Read more

Woman Survives Crocodile Attack

Posted Tue Apr 3, 2012 11:25 AM ET | 0

The woman was swimming in shallow water off a luxury tourist boat when she was attacked. Read more

Ship of the Future to Battle Pirates

Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:17 PM ET | 0

A French military vessel equipped with a variety of non-lethal defense technology could provide security in waters where pirates abound. Read more

Ice Hampers Antarctic Ship Rescue

Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:11 AM ET | 0

The Russian fishing boat was damaged by ice and is taking in water. Read more

Is Fisker a 'Green Car' Solyndra Scandal?

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 02:21 PM ET | 0

The ABC News show Nightline is investigating Fisker Automotive, but is there anything new to report? Read more

'Happy Feet' the Penguin Swims to Freedom

Posted Sun Sep 4, 2011 05:46 PM ET | 0

After a short boat trip, the Emperor Penguin must now swim 2,000 kilometers to Antarctica. Read more

Stealth Boat Glides Over Gas Layer

Posted by Jesse Emspak Mon Aug 29, 2011 06:33 AM ET | 0

A sleek new boat uses a gaseous layer to skim over water with 900 times less friction. Read more

Seychelles Shark Kills Honeymoon Tourist

Posted Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:05 AM ET | 0

The British tourist was taken to shore following the attack but died from blood loss. Read more

Diana Nyad Forced to Abort Swim From Cuba

Posted Tue Aug 9, 2011 08:05 AM ET | 0

The 61-year-old had encountered strong winds and was reportedly vomiting when she was pulled out of the water after 29 hours. Read more

Pilot Saves Rescuers on Niagara Falls

Posted Mon Jun 20, 2011 03:26 PM ET | 0

Two police officers had to be air-lifted to safety after a rescue brought them dangerously close to the edge of the falls. Read more

Fishing Industry Fears Oil's Lingering Effects

Posted Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:45 AM ET | 0

Fishermen have been an integral part of cleanup operations, but they could end up losing their jobs for a second time. Read more

Plastic Bottle Boat to Complete Pacific Journey

Posted Tue Jul 6, 2010 12:35 PM ET | 0

The voyage is meant to highlight the dangers of plastic pollution, over-fishing and climate change to the world's oceans. Read more

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