New giant sea bug named after Darth Vader tastes better than lobster
Researchers have discovered a huge deep sea isopod, weighing over a kilogram and up to 32.5 cm in length, which has become a Vietnamese delicacy in recent years.
Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater
Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in the United States have developed a bioplastic that degrades 15 times faster than traditional plastics in seawater.
Scientists create air-operated propeller able to drive vessels and ferries
Researchers at the University of Sharjah in the UAE have developed an eco-friendly propeller powered by compressed air tanks.
Next-gen Seastar flying boat completes first flight
The second prototype of the next-generation Dornier Seastar CD-2 seaplane, known as MSN 1004, successfully completed its maiden flight near Munich at the end of March.
From amphibious hummer to mass market electric water car
US-based WaterCar are rolling out the WaterCar EV this year, a hybrid electric vehicle that targets small boat owners with its seamless land-to-water transition capabilities.
Convert your jetski into a small boat in 60 seconds
The One 16 is a hull platform designed to extend a jetski into a small boat in just 60 seconds.
Bike Surf: The cycling and paddle boarding hybrid
Spanish company Red Shark Bikes have developed the Bike Surf, an innovative watercraft that combines cycling and stand up paddle boarding (SUP).
Semi-submersible boat: Evoy and Platypus join forces
voy (Norway) and Platypus Craft (France) are partnering to deploy twin 120+ hp electric motors in semi-submersible boats that allow passengers to view the underwater world.
Conveyor belt speeds up man overboard rescue
Zelim’s new Swift Rescue Conveyor system aims to significantly reduce the time required to recover individuals who fall overboard from ships.
AI predicts rogue waves at sea up to 5 minutes in advance
Researchers at the University of Maryland, USA, have developed a neural network tool to predict rogue waves up to five minutes in advance, potentially enhancing maritime safety.