Ocean Archives

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Can this jellyfish help unlock secrets of human ageing? Scientists think so

The study offered a vital finding regarding prolonging an organism’s health span, or healthy years. A group of Spanish scientists has succeeded in sequencing the DNA of a jellyfish known for…

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News

Rescued baby dugongs released back into Qatari waters

Qatar waters have the world’s second-largest dugong population. Baby dugongs found stranded at Khor Al Udeid beach earlier this month have been released back into Qatari waters after receiving the…

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The ocean is calling: experience Breitling’s new SuperOcean

Breitling, leading Swiss watchmaker, has released a new collection of its sporty sea watch, retracing the original SuperOcean Slow Motion’s pared-down aesthetic while adding modern features and a bright color…

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Sustainability

What efforts has Qatar made to help save the ocean?

From extensive initiatives to help marine life, to collective community beach clean-ups along its shores: here’s how Qatar has geared up its efforts to help save the ocean. Spanning a…

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Can Lego blocks help save Qatar’s coral reef?

A group of scientists are using toy Lego pieces as part of reef restoration efforts in Singapore. In the wake of increasing concerns over the depletion of coral reefs around…

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Culture

Activists collect 960kg of waste underwater to save Qatar’s marine life

The activists have removed over 480kg of plastic waste from the ocean in Qatar. Several marine activists have organised an underwater clean-up drive to raise awareness on the dangers of plastic pollution in Qatar,…

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Health & Technology

Whale sharks spotted swimming in Qatar’s northeast coast

More than 100 of the aquatic animal annually congregate 90 kilometres away from land between the months of April and September. Whale sharks have been spotted meeting at the Al…

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5 easy steps you can take to protect our ocean

There are several small lifestyle choices you can make to help protect marine life and make a big difference for our oceans. The ocean cover over 71 percent of our…

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