Mon, Oct 19th 2009, 10:17

Submarine History stretches back surprisingly far. The first navigable submarine was submerged in London in 1624 spending 3 hours under water. Read more

Wed, Oct 28th 2009, 12:37

Jellyfish have provided Biotechnology with an invaluable tool for studying biological processes that were previously invisible. Read more

Wed, Nov 4th 2009, 11:52

Keeping jellyfish as pets is hard work and only recommended for experienced aquarium owners. The needs of pet jellyfish are very different to other aquarium fish. Read more

Mon, Nov 16th 2009, 12:17

Hornblower Hybrid is one of the 2009 winners of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards. San Franciscos Hornblower is a hybrid because it harnesses a host of alternative energy sources to make it an environmentally tourist ferry service. Read more

Mon, Nov 23rd 2009, 11:54

The Census of Marine Life is a massive 10 year scientific collaboration by scientists from 34 countries who are charting the deepest reaches of our oceans and discovering a wealth of new species we never knew existed. Read more

Fri, Nov 27th 2009, 12:42

Boa Viagem in Recife is one of the most hip urban beaches in Brazil, a wide sandy beach stretching over 8 kilometres. Read more

Wed, Dec 2nd 2009, 12:19

Porto de Galinhas is the best beach in Brazil, popular for its beauty and proximity to the conveniences of Recife City, capital of Pernambuco state. Read more

Tue, Dec 8th 2009, 11:57

Dubai, the City of Gold, is not recession proof after all. This has become apparent after recent announcements that Dubai’s State owned holding company Dubai World is seeking a stay of execution for its whopping $4bn debt due to be repaid this month. Read more

Fri, Dec 11th 2009, 11:16

MS Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise liner, set off on her maiden voyage on 5 December 2009. Oasis of the Seas heralds a new era in the cruise liner industry: custom built megaliners that are more like floating cities. Read more

Tue, Dec 22nd 2009, 12:12

Icebergs are a beautiful reminder of the majesty of nature. If there is one natural phenomenon that represents our fragile environment, it is icebergs. Read more

Mon, Oct 26th 2009, 10:49

The body of a jellyfish is only 5% solid organic matter – the other 95% is water. The simplicity of these creatures has ensured that they are the longest surviving species on earth. Read more

Mon, Nov 2nd 2009, 11:18

Jellyfish sting automatically when an object comes into contact with their tentacles. Even a beached or dying jellyfish will sting if something comes into contact with the stinging cells on their tentacles. Read more

Wed, Nov 11th 2009, 12:26

Women only beaches have become a popular alternative for many women, particularly in the Middle East where the strict sharia laws govern what women must wear to swim with men around. Read more

Wed, Nov 18th 2009, 12:07

Pernambuco is a state lying on the north eastern coastline of Brazil. Pernambuco is fast becoming a favourite Brazilian tourist destination because of its unique character and choice of beautiful beaches. Read more

Tue, Nov 24th 2009, 12:43

Recife in Pernambuco State, Brazil is known as the Venice of Brazil. It is a beautiful city criss-crossed with waterways, islands and bridges where the Beberibe and Capibaribe Rivers meet and flow into the Atlantic Ocean. Read more

Mon, Nov 30th 2009, 17:19

Olinda is a UNESCO World Heritage City because it is one of the best preserved historic cities in Brazil. Founded in 1537, Olinda was originally the centre of colonial life in the Pernambuco. Read more

Fri, Dec 4th 2009, 12:43

The Fernando de Noronha archipelago is a paradise 200 kilometres from mainland Brazil. The National Marine Sanctuary of Fernando de Noronha is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to the spectacular diversity of marine species in this unspoiled wonderland. Read more

Thu, Dec 10th 2009, 15:56

An overview of the delights of the Llyn Peninsula of North Wales: holiday haunt of a few discerning people from the Cheshire area for many years, a closely guarded secret. Read more

Tue, Dec 22nd 2009, 00:16

Liatani is the previous name of Ayios Thomas village in Viotia, Greece. Read more

Mon, Dec 28th 2009, 12:42

The world’s fastest train was unveiled in China this week. The super-high-speed train will travel at an average speed of 350kph (217 mph) – racing ahead of other high speed trains in Japan and France that travel an average of 240 – 270 kph. Read more