Underwater

Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea

Ukrainian underwater drones have struck two tankers belonging to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea, according to an official in Ukraine’s security services (SBU). Ukraine claimed the attacks after explosions hit the two vessels on Friday and Saturday. A Ukrainian security source told CNN that Sea Baby maritime drones had been used in …

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Egypt Independent November 30, 2025

This small Virginia island could be underwater before the next century

The sun sets in Tangier Island, Va., where climate change and rising sea levels threaten the inhabitants of the slowly

NPR NEWS September 22, 2025

Egypt to build world’s first underwater museum with submerged treasures

Alexandria has witnessed an exceptional and historic event with the recovery of five archaeological artifacts from the sunken antiquities in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of the Abu Qir area. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy confirmed that this event represents a significant step forward in the submerged antiquities file. He noted that …

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Egypt Independent August 22, 2025

Archaeologists have made a stunning underwater discovery in Italy

A mosaic from the floor of an ancient Roman villa has been uncovered on the seabed in the waters off Naples. Now underwater, the marble floor would originally have been located in the “protiro,” or decorated porch, of a residence overlooking the sea, according to a Facebook post from the Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park, which …

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Egypt Independent July 26, 2024

A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater

CNN — A year’s worth of rain unleashed immense flash flooding in Dubai Tuesday as roads turned into rivers and rushing water inundated homes and businesses. Shocking video showed the tarmac of Dubai International Airport – recently crowned the second-busiest airport in the world – underwater as massive aircraft attempt to navigate floodwaters. Large jets …

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Egypt Independent April 17, 2024

Red Sea underwater cables ‘cut’ disrupting global internet traffic

Red Sea underwater cables ‘cut’ disrupting global internet traffic A Hong Kong telecommunications company reported damage to four undersea cables

Middle East Eye March 5, 2024

US conducts strikes against Huthi underwater vessel for the first time since Red Sea attacks began

CNN — The US on Saturday conducted strikes against Huthi anti-ship cruise missiles and vessels, including on the first unmanned underwater vessel the Iranian-backed rebel group has used since the attacks in the Red Sea began, according to US Central Command. The US conducted five strikes against three anti-ship cruise missiles, one unmanned underwater vessel …

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Egypt Independent February 21, 2024