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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World Boxing Enforces Gender Policy, Imane Khelif Pulled from Competition
Algerian Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif has been temporarily banned from all World Boxing events due to new gender eligibility requirements. The decision, confirmed ahead of the upcoming Eindhoven Box Cup, has reignited global debate over sex testing in sports....
Oscar Piastri Seals Commanding Win at Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren 1-2 Finish Stuns Rivals
McLaren's Oscar Piastri delivered a flawless drive to win the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, further cementing his lead in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship and marking his fifth win of the season. The young Australian started from...
U.S. Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Amid Rising China Threat
At a major security forum in Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a sharp warning about China's increasingly aggressive stance in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Hegseth described the Chinese threat as "imminent" and urged...
Fear of U.S. Action Drives Hamas to Offer Deal in Gaza Conflict
Amid growing fear of a stronger American response and increasing global pressure, Hamas has offered to release 10 living hostages along with the remains of 18 others in exchange for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The offer came as part of Hamas’s response to a...
Elon Musk Distances Himself from Trump Amid Growing Tensions and Business Setbacks
In a surprising political shift, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is stepping back from his once high-profile alliance with Donald Trump, signaling a rift between two of the most influential figures in American conservatism. Once a prominent supporter and informal...