Birds, marine mammals, fish and reptile populations have halved over the last four decades, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Blue Planet report shows.
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Children forced to jump to safety in Abingdon Marina blaze
Five children and two adults were forced to jump into the River Thames during a boat fire in Abingdon Marina, Oxfordshire.
‘Ghost ship’ sunk by Irish navy just before being claimed by owner
The yacht was worth tens of thousands of pounds and had travelled alone 3,000 miles across the Atlantic.
RNLI Sunderland rescue man from the sea off Sunderland
The man was amongst rocks in the water.
Watch: Sailors do the most extraordinary things
From daredevil manoeuvres, to seamanship skills in choppy seas, we take a look at some of the most amazing and sometimes downright frightening boating videos.
Irish Navy joins search for missing fisherman
Irish Naval vessels have joined the search for Daniel Doherty following an appeal from his family.
Introducing Solarwave 62′, the world’s first zero-emission luxury motor yacht
Want to cruise without using any fuel? This could be the answer. Take a look at all the pictures of the Solarwave 62'.
Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup 2015 kicks off today
It’s time. The Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup starts today and runs through to Saturday 19 September. The action takes place in Narragansett Bay, north of Gould Island,…
Boat rescues off-road motorcyclists
Mid and West Fire and Rescue Service boat assists in rescue of motorcyclists lost in Claerwen Reservoir, Powys, Wales.
Lizzy Foreman talks Mini Transat Îles de Guadeloupe 2015
Lizzy is one of four women competing among 74 solo sailors in the competition.
Conch Republic Cup 2016: Key West to Cuba Race Week
If you find yourself with time at your disposal between Key West Race Week and the Caribbean racing season, this could be the event for you.
Bering 70 launch announced – take a look at our gallery
Exciting news for Bering fans, the Bering 70 steel yacht is nearly ready to debut.
New Rivieras to be showcased at Newport International Boat Show 2015
Riviera have announced that they'll be presenting four new vessels at the Newport International Boat Show in a $4million showcase.
Trapped sailor rescued by RNLI volunteers
The man had been caught between his yacht and his rowing boat for 20 minutes.
Little America’s Cup goes lake side in world first
Over in Geneva, a little bit of history is being made.
Royal Artillery Yacht Club celebrates 300th birthday with major expedition
Three hundred years old! That's a lot of candles to blow out.
Baby, it’s cold outside: preparations for British Dinghy Handicap Circuit underway
Summer may be almost gone but the start of the colder weather does have at least one positive... The GJW Direct Sailjuice Winter series is almost upon us!
Will Denmark bring home the bacon in the Sailing Champions League?
Excitement is mounting in Porto Cervo, Italy, as preparations hot up for the second ever Sailing Champions League.
Our friends in the north: new world record set for a racing boat?
Guo Chuan and his crew make setting new world records look easy.
RNLI stages dramatic rescue in rough seas and force 6 wind
RNLI stages dramatic rescue in rough seas and force 6 wind