In the early morning of March 13, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred in the port of Port Ghalib: the popular liveaboard Emperor Seven Seas caught fire. Fortunately, all 29 people on board - passengers and crew - were safely evacuated and there were no injuries. However, the incident highlights the growing safety problems in the Egyptian liveaboard industry.
Fish are often regarded as simple creatures, but numerous studies have demonstrated their astonishing cognitive abilities. In laboratory experiments and observations in their waters, fish have shown themselves to be clever animals with often highly developed social behaviour. An international research team has now developed a special intelligence test for fish that makes it possible to analyse their learning and problem-solving abilities directly in their natural habitat.
Museum of Wreck’s maritime archaeologists investigate shipwreck. The wreck, located in Landfjärden near Häringe, south of Stockholm, is currently under examination. Maritime archaeologists from the Museum of Wrecks have investigate the origin of a shipwreck that may be the oldest known carvel-built vessel from the Nordic region. Preliminary dating suggests the ship was built in the 1480s or possibly the 1460s.
Ship archaeology in theory and practice from 18 - 23 August 2025. In summer 2025, the traditional Ship Archaeology Seminar of the Gesellschaft für Schiffsarchäologie e.V. (Society for Ship Archaeology) will celebrate its 25th anniversary. The aim of this training series is to impart basic knowledge in the field of ship archaeology in theory and practice.
Clever males prevail - but is it down to the choice of females or their own cleverness? A recent study shows that intelligent males of the mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) have a better chance of mating. However, it remains unclear whether this is due to females preferring smarter males or whether the latter are more skilful in asserting themselves.
ReefExporer online lecture series. Coral Reef Adventure 2025: On Thursday, 27 February 2025 from 17:00 to 18:00, Prof. Dr. Christian Wild from the University of Bremen will give the lecture: ‘Corals, algae, microorganisms - Who controls life in the coral reef? And what role do environmental changes play?’
‘’Water sports total!’ at the Austrian BoatShow. The largest and most diverse boat and water sports trade fair in Austria and CEE will take place from 6 to 9 March 2025. ‘Watersports total!’ at the Austrian BoatShow - BOOT TULLN 2025 is the motto of this year's trade fair. It is the annual meeting point for around 45,000 water sports fans in Austria and CEE at the ideal time just before the start of the season.
From ocean liner to underwater paradise: The creation of a new artificial reef. The SS United States, once a symbol of speed and luxury, is to be transformed into an artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico. After almost 30 years in Philadelphia, the ocean liner embarked on its final voyage on 19 February 2024. The ship is currently being towed to Mobile, Alabama, where it is being cleaned of pollutants and prepared for its sinking.
Independent analyses should prevent accidents - liveaboard vessels are a particular cause for concern. The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU; german: Bundesstelle für Seeunfalluntersuchung) is the central authority for investigating marine casualties in German territorial waters and on German-flagged ships worldwide. It also takes action when German nationals are injured at sea - regardless of the flag under which the ship concerned is sailing.
An unexpected result: zoologist Ralph Schill updates the tardigrade checklist: Tardigrades are tiny, resilient and amazingly adaptable - but their biodiversity in Germany has long been poorly researched. The last scientific inventory dates back to 1936, when 44 species were documented. Now the Stuttgart zoologist Prof Dr Ralph Schill has conducted a new survey together with Dr Rolf Schuster and counted a total of 99 species.