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The Arcadian, built initially as the RMS Ortona in 1899 and later converted into a troopship during World War I, was en route from Salonika to Alexandria, transporting soldiers and medical personnel, when it was attacked on 15 April, 1917 and sunk by the German U-boat SM UC-74, resulting in the tragic loss of 279 lives.

The Arcadian had just completed a boat drill when a single torpedo hit it between the bridge and the foremast and sank within six minutes. 1,058 people were rescued

As already reported researchers have uncovered mysterious "nodules" on the ocean floor, about 13,000 feet down, that are capable of generating oxygen in complete darkness. The study focused on the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean, where researchers initially thought their sensors were malfunctioning. 

The Baltictech diving team found the shipwreck, estimated to be around 175 years old, about 58 meters (190 feet) deep off the Swedish coast. Among the relics, divers discovered over 100 bottles of champagne, astonishingly well-preserved in the cold, dark waters of the Baltic.

While the ship was found around 20 nautical miles (37km) south of the Swedish island of Öland, however, it’s not clear where it was heading to. The team believes the ship was en route to Russia, where the aristocracy prized champagne.  

In an alarming discovery, researchers have found traces of cocaine in sharks off the coast of Brazil. This revelation underscores the far-reaching effects of drug pollution on marine ecosystems and raises significant concerns about the health of these apex predators.

In a surprising turn of events, scientists have uncovered that deep-sea nodules are significant sources of oxygen. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about the deep ocean's oxygen levels and has profound implications for marine ecosystems.

In a groundbreaking partnership, the Black Girls Dive Foundation (BGDF) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have launched a new programme with a powerful mission. This initiative is aimed at empowering young Black girls to pursue careers in marine science and diving, addressing the lack of diversity in the field.

The underwater studies in Parion, a 2,700-year-old port city from the Roman Empire in the village of Kemer in the Biga District of Çanakkale in northwestern Türkiye, have revealed the presence of the second ancient port of the city. This discovery is the second of its kind in the region and emphasises Parion's historical significance in Roman trade and military operations.

The study describes how the researchers launched a drone from the beach and flew it to the site of a disturbance spotted from shore. Two basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus) were immediately seen in close proximity—one near the bottom and one near the surface. The latter was confirmed to be a mature male due to the presence of claspers, while the shark near the bottom appeared to be a female.