Seas

OP-ED: Northeastern State’s Underwater Dilemma—Protecting Our Oceans, Securing Our Legacy OP-ED| Picture this: around 140 dolphins gathered lifeless on the shores of Northeastern State. It’s a somber spectacle akin to the opening scene of a drama that speaks volumes about the invisible turmoil brewing under the sea's surface. Out of these, only 30 made a miraculous return to the ocean, a poignant reminder of the silent cries of our marine ecosystems. This isn’t just an isolated mishap; it’s the proverbial canary in the coal…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Word on the street is that infamous pirates have staged a comeback in Somalia's treacherous waters. This follows a calm period of five months during which security forces actively tried to put a lid on pirate activities. This week, EUNAVFOR — those naval protectors under Operation ATALANTA — have sounded the alarm. They've spotted a sketchy bunch known as a pirate action group (PAG) sneaking away from Somalia’s north-central shoreline. The alert hints that pirates might be sweeping back into Somali…