I've traveled all over the world, and this small Philippine island is my...
Last fall, I visited the Philippines for a slightly bizarre reason: to judge the Miss Scuba International beauty pageant. I confess that Cebu, an island province in the Philippines, was never on my...
View ArticleResourceful hermit crab uses a Lego-like brick for a shell
This hermit crab wanders along a Puerto Rico beach with none other than a Lego-like brick as his shell.Produced by Jason Gaines. Video courtesy of Associated Press.Follow BI Video: On Facebook Join the...
View ArticleA shark killed a 65-year old woman in Maui
HONOLULU (AP) -- A shark killed a 65-year-old woman in an attack off the shore of Maui on Wednesday, officials said.Maui Fire Department said in a statement that the unresponsive woman was found by...
View ArticleA giant 7-metre squid just washed up on a New Zealand beach
A giant squid, longer than the length of a fully grown man, has washed up on the shores of South Bay in New Zealand.Kaikoura Marine Centre and Aquarium posted images of the mammoth animal to show just...
View ArticlePunching a shark in the nose is not your best defense
Unlike other animal attacks, if you happen to get attacked by a shark you need to strategically strike back. And punching them in the nose is not your best defense... Produced by Justin GmoserFollow BI...
View Article15 fantastic beaches that are right outside of New York City
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View ArticleSteven Spielberg's 'Jaws' just turned 40 — watch the original 1975 trailer
Steven Spielberg's box office blockbuster "Jaws" just turned 40 years old. The masterpiece originally hit theaters on June 1, 1975 and immediately changed the Hollywood landscape. After the film's...
View ArticleThis is the greatest Taco Bell in the world
Taco Bell doesn't have a reputation for being a particularly breathtaking establishment.But this Taco Bell in Pacifica, California is completely different.In 2012, San Francisco Gate writer Peter...
View ArticleThe 10 best beaches in Europe
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View ArticlePlus-sized model Denise Bidot goes un-retouched in a new swimsuit campaign...
Swimsuitsforall, an online swimsuit retailer for curvy women, teamed up with model Denise Bidot to make a bold statement about body acceptance. In a completely un-retouched video, Bidot encourages...
View ArticleThis time-lapse of Australia shows off the beauty of its landscapes
Kerrin Rowe Media put together this short film showcasing the beautiful landscapes of Midwestern Australia. Video courtesy of Kerrin Rowe MediaFollow Kerrin Rowe Media:On Facebook, and LinkedInFollow...
View ArticleA JPMorgan banker explains how he survived a vicious shark attack in North...
Patrick Thornton, a 47-year-old banker from Charlotte, North Carolina, explained how he survived a vicious shark attack on Friday in the Outer Banks.In a telephone interview from his hospital room on...
View ArticleWe compiled every US beach ranking we could find — here are the winners
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View ArticleScience reveals why the beach smells so good
Take in a deep breath of salty ocean air and more than likely you’re also breathing in naturally occurring sea spray aerosols. But there’s much more in each of those tiny bursting “bubbles” than salt....
View ArticleMalibu's exclusive 'Billionaire's Beach' is now open to the public after a...
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — It may be called "Billionaires' Beach," but the pristine views along one of Malibu's most exclusive coastlines are now easily accessible to anyone.After a decade-long legal fight...
View ArticleSlimy green algae is taking over China's beaches for an alarming reason
Every summer for the past eight years, huge algae blooms have taken over the beaches near Qingdao, a city in the Shandong province of China.The bright green stuff has blanketed at least 13,500 square...
View ArticleAmazing video shows a beached shark being rescued in coastal Massachusetts
Most shark stories involve someone being saved from a shark. On Monday, it was a shark that needed saving.Beachgoers in Chatham, Massachusetts encountered a beached 7-foot great white shark. It was...
View ArticleWatch a bunch of people on the beach save the life of a beached great white...
Video captured beachgoers in Chatham, Massachusetts rescuing a stranded great white shark.Video courtesy of Reuters. Follow BI Video: On FacebookJoin the conversation about this story »
View ArticleA couple at a North Carolina beach wore homemade cages into the ocean to fend...
There have been an unusual number of shark attacks this year, particularly in North Carolina, where more than half a dozen have already been reported this summer. In one particularly bad case, two...
View ArticleThese bizarre 'face-kinis' are popping up on beaches across China
In Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, new versions of "face-kinis" are incredibly popular to shield skin from the sun. Originally inspired by Peking Opera characters, "face-kini" creator Zhang Shifan...
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