In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have located the world’s largest known coral in the remote southwest Pacific Ocean, near the Solomon Islands. This massive coral specimen, spanning over 100 feet and estimated to be more than 300 years old, was identified...
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World’s Largest Coral Discovered in the Southwest Pacific, Visible from Space
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Oceanographers Discover Massive Underwater Mountain Taller Than Mount Olympus
A team of oceanographers, led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, has discovered a colossal underwater mountain in the Pacific Ocean, about 900 miles (1,448 kilometers) off the coast of Chile. Standing at an impressive 1.9 miles (3,109 meters) tall, the newly mapped...
Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine in Landmark Study
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation have discovered cocaine in the tissues of sharks living off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. This marks the first time that the drug has been detected in free-ranging sharks,...
Do You Know The Name of Fish in Papiamento?: Candelchi
LET'S talk about fish names. Do you know your fish? A series of informative articles illustrating some fish and their names in Papiamento, which the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, known as Santa Rosa, wants to share and also gather information...
Aruba’s Sea Turtles: A Vital Conservation Effort
Oranjestad, Aruba - Every year from March through September, Aruba’s pristine beaches become a critical haven for endangered sea turtles returning to nest. These ancient mariners, including leatherback, hawksbill, and green turtles, rely on Aruba’s sandy shores to lay...
World Seagrass Day – Protection of this crucial ecosystem is essential
On March 1st, we celebrate World Seagrass Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of seagrasses and the need to conserve them. Seagrasses are underwater plants that grow in coastal waters on surfaces around the world and certainly in Aruba. They...
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Arsenal with U.S.-Made ATACMS Missiles: A Turning Point in the Conflict?
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Dutch Government Releases Decision on Transparency in Natalee Holloway Case
The Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) has issued a comprehensive decision in response to a WOO (Open Government Act) request regarding the high-profile disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005. The ruling sheds light...
Trump Names Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education Nominee
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon to serve as Secretary of Education, citing her leadership skills and extensive experience in business and public administration. McMahon, co-founder of WWE, previously served as Administrator of the Small...
Dutch Caribbean Airports Unite to Reduce Passenger Fees for Inter-Island Flights
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Undersea Internet Cables Severed in Baltic Sea: Investigations Underway Amid Suspicions of Sabotage
Two critical undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea were severed over the weekend, sparking fresh concerns about potential sabotage and escalating tensions in the region. Telecommunications companies confirmed disruptions to key fiber optic connections linking...