Category: Nature
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Would You Swim In Power Plant Wastewater?
Normally, the answer would be no. But in these very limited circumstances, at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, you can swim in geothermal power plant wastewater, and it’s even healthy: although the marketing material doesn’t usually mention it. Here’s a story about geothermal energy, cheap heat, and how to keep some ducks warm.
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Swimming with whales: You must know the risks and when it’s best to keep your distance
Three people were injured last month in separate humpback whale encounters off the Western Australia coast. The incidents happened during snorkeling tours on Ningaloo Reef when swimmers came too close to a mother and her calf. Swim encounters with humpback whales are relatively new in the Australian wildlife tourism portfolio. The WA tours are part of…
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13-year-old dies of rare ‘brain-eating’ amoeba after swimming in Florida lake
The case marks the second death from the devastating infection in Florida this summer. A teen has died from a rare “brain-eating” amoeba infection after a family vacation in Florida, according to news reports. The 13-year-old, Tanner Wall, and his family had recently stayed at a campground in North Florida, which has a water park and lake…
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Paige Winter opens up about her road to recovery after near-fatal shark attack l GMA
Winter, who was 17 when she lost her leg in the attack, talks about the dramatic rescue and incredible ups and downs in “Shark Attack: The Paige Winter Story,” which airs tonight on ABC.
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Clearwater Beach sends up purple flags warnings after swimmers report jellyfish stings
If you’ve been out to Clearwater Beach over the past day or so, you may have noticed lifeguards have the purple flags up.
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DEM: Portuguese Man o’ War spotted in coastal waters; swimmers use caution
For those wondering why state beaches are flying purple flags, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said it should serve as a warning to beachgoers that there may be Portuguese Man o’ War in the water.
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Video: Shark seen swimming very close to shore of Cape Cod beach
A great white shark came a little too close for comfort for some visitors, who were surprised by how long it stayed in the shallow water.
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Australia shark attack: Surfer ‘mauled to death’ at netted beach on Gold Coast
A man has died after being mauled by a shark at a netted beach in Australia. The swimmer, believed to be in his 50s, was bitten on the leg just off Greenmount Beach in Coolangatta. The attack happened just after 5pm local time and the man died shortly after. Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene.…