Ireland must stop ‘free-riding’ on security ‘gifted by others’, says former Chief of Staff. Sound advice regarding defence and security from the former Chief of Staff Mark Mellett. The government needs to deliver on improvements for our Óglaigh na hÉireann irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…

Japan sights two Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific for first time reut.rs/43Vvq0v reut.rs/43Vvq0v

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What about Kerry King Crab...? The View from Dingle - Read more about under-utilised Irish fish in the June edition of the MARINE TIMES out now, the leading marine newspaper for news, comment and opinion

The International Coalition of #Fisheries Associations has released a resolution for the UN #Oceans Conference asking policymakers to take a more nuanced view of bottom trawling fishing methods. ICFA says it is "vital element of a thriving and sustainable #food system.

300-year-old ​​​​​​San Jose Spanish #galleon found off Colombia, Caribbean Sea, in 2015, now confirmed as world's richest #shipwreck with £16bn of gold and emeralds said to aboard. Was #Spanish flagship. Sunk by British Navy 1708. Dispute likely over who owns treasure.

Russian scientists claim to have discovered new #island in northern part of Caspian #Sea, world's largest inland body of water, due to drop in water level. Russian expedition not able to land on the island, which is slightly above sea level, flat and covered in sand ridges

Greece and UK Advise Merchant Vessels to Avoid the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Aden decktv.com/greece-uk-warn…

Where family heritage meets daily life - That is the theme of this month’s SEASCAPES Podcast now issued. Listen on tommacsweeneymaritimepodcast.ie on Marine Times marinetimes.ie or Apple Spotify Acast Always a good listen

Crosshaven Traditional Sail marked 30 years in existence this weekend. A great achievement.

Great fireworks display at Crosshaven Trad Sail in Cork Harbour. Photo by Bob Bateman on Afloat website. afloat.ie/port-news/cork…

Look at any world map and you'll see that the Pacific is the largest ocean. But how did it get so big? livescience.com/planet-earth/r…

Family #maritime heritage shows.acast.com/679e0b90e7c33d… via Acast

UK Coastguard and RNLI launched extensive search 3 days ago for survivors after yacht found high and dry on Cornish coast, its sails still set but with no one aboard, aground at Chapel Point. No further details at this time. Photo – HM Coastguard.

Intoxicated Russian Captain Crashes Freighter Into Moored Ship At Bremen Port Read the news here 👉marineinsight.com/shipping-news/… #Russia #Captain #Ship #Port #Bremen #Vessel #Freighter #BremenPort #Dock #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

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Are humpback whales communicating  through bubble rings? Last year, scientists discovered humpbacks produce spectacular bubble rings to capture their prey  - small crustaceans and fish. Now researchers say they also create these rings to get attention of humans. Earth Sky News.

Evolving threats to critical undersea infrastructure: Implications for European security and resilience RAND rand.org/pubs/perspecti…

The Mission to Seafarers has announced that #Adventure Race Japan 2025 has raised $1.85 million in aid of #seafarer welfare.