After a storm disrupted plans for a 99-mile paddling trek, a Times journalist’s time on the water took a more reflective turn. Come look and listen alongside him.
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Shark Kills Swimmer in Rare Death Off Sydney Coast
The fatal shark bite occurred on Wednesday near Little Bay. Mayor Dylan Parker of Randwick City, Australia, said, “To lose someone to a shark attack like this is chilling.”
Peru Vows to Make Refinery Pay for Oil Spill After Tonga Volcano Eruption
A leak at a refinery tarred miles of Pacific Coast beaches. The company blames waves caused by a distant volcano eruption, but the Peruvian government has vowed to “defend the sea.”
A Trash Can From Myrtle Beach Washed Up in Ireland
“It reminded me straight away of maybe like a message in a bottle type scenario,” said Keith McGreal, who discovered the bin on Sunday afternoon while strolling on a beach with his family.
Sri Lanka Cargo Ship Fire Could Be ‘Tragic’ for Ocean and Beaches
A fire has raged on a cargo ship off the coast of Sri Lanka for 12 days, sending toxic chemicals and tons of plastic into the country’s waters and polluting its beaches.
Netflix Chronicles Byron Bay’s ‘Hot Instagrammers.’ Will Paradise Survive?
Tensions between protecting and capitalizing on the image of the famous Australian beach town have exploded over a new reality show.
Phuket Was Poised for Tourism Comeback. A Covid Surge Dashed Those Hopes.
Phuket, one of Thailand’s top tourist havens, had an ambitious plan to reopen to the world this summer. But with a spike in cases, the island’s desperate situation is unlikely to end anytime soon.
Phuket Was Poised for Tourism Comeback. A Covid Surge Dashed Those Hopes.
Phuket, one of Thailand’s top tourist havens, had an ambitious plan to reopen to the world this summer. But with a spike in cases, the island’s desperate situation is unlikely to end anytime soon.
Israel’s Beaches Are Littered With Tar After Mysterious Oil Spill
The environmental damage is being called one of Israel’s worst ecological disasters in decades. “I feel like I want to cry,” said an official. “It’s everywhere.”
How to Pretend You’re in Tunis Tonight
The Tunisian capital beckons with white-sand beaches, the medina, cafe districts and Roman ruins that speak to its place in history. Luckily, there are ways to capture its spirit at home.