Nation Jul 06 Oceangate owner suspends operations The implosion killed all five people on board, including Stockton Rush, the submersible's pilot and the chief executive officer of the company.
Nation Jun 28 'Presumed human remains' found in wreckage of Titanic tourist sub, U.S. Coast Guard says The U.S. Coast Guard says it has likely recovered human remains from the wreckage of the Titan submersible.
World Jun 28 Debris from destroyed Titan submersible returns to land The return of the debris to port in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a key piece of the investigation into why the submersible imploded, killing all five on board.
Nation Jun 23 In wake of Titan implosion, officials grapple with complex investigation into its causes On Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard said all of the agencies involved are trying to determine who has the authority to lead an inquiry, which is sure to be complex because of the international nature of the mission.
World Jun 22 The Titan submersible imploded, killing all 5 on board, the U.S. Coast Guard says Coast Guard officials said during a news conference Thursday that they’ve notified the families of the crew of the Titan, which had been missing for several days.
World Jun 21 Outlook bleak as time runs out for passengers in Titanic submersible Time is quickly running out for five people aboard a missing submersible that lost contact with its mother ship on Sunday as it descended to the wreck of the Titanic.
World Mar 05 UN members reach accord to protect marine life on high seas in 'major win' for biodiversity For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas — representing a turning point for vast stretches of the planet where conservation has previously been hampered by a confusing…
Politics Jan 31 EPA uses rare veto to block Alaska copper, gold mine plan The area supports the world's largest sockeye salmon fishery. Alaskan Native tribes and environmentalists are heralding the move after a long fight against the proposed Pebble Mine.
Science Dec 27 Federal authorities say North Atlantic right whale must remain on endangered list Federal officials say the fading North Atlantic right whale will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act and requires a series of protective steps to stave off extinction.
Science Dec 16 U.S. poised to toughen ban on lucrative shark fin trade The U.S. is poised to ban the lucrative trade in shark fins, a move conservationists hope will help protect millions of sharks that are butchered every year to satisfy demand in China and other parts of Asia.