[Watch] Empty Shells: Inside the Illegal Abalone Trade



Efforts to curb South Africa’s illegal abalone trade crisis are failing. A new TRAFFIC documentary investigates a shadowy underworld where violence, drugs, and wildlife crime meet.

Abalone populations are facing collapse whilst organised poaching is fuelling violence and drug misuse throughout local communities.We explore the context behind South Africa’s abalone poaching crisis and identify solutions to help conserve this highly sought-after marine snail, and protect those affected by violence...

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[Watch] Coast Guard Medevacs Man from Cruise Ship



A Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod aircrew hoists a 78-year-old man Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 from the cruise ship Norwegian Escape 40 nautical miles south of Nantucket. The man suffered a possible stroke and was brought to Rhode Island Hospital. (U.S Coast Guard video by: Air Station Cape Cod)

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[Watch] 4 Crew Rescued After Grounding

1/2 En #fraktebåt grunnstøtte ved #Linesøya i #Trøndelag i morgentimene i dag. #Redningshelikopter berget mannskapet på fire personer. Dårlig vær i området. #beredskap #sjøsikkerhet https://t.co/dQgPjWWBh0 pic.twitter.com/9f4EkQ1Z1O

— redningsselskapet (@NSSR) September 22, 2018

The “Osfjord” was stuck in pos. 64° 2.51′ N 009° 50.26′ E after its grounding on Sep 22, 2018, near Linesøya in Trøndelag in the Åfjord, and listing to starboard side in heavy surf. The ship was on its way from...

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[Watch] Floating Dock Collapsed, One Ship Blocked

Aft section of Floating Dock No.169 collapsed during surfacing with two ships inside: tanker VOSTOK (reportedly, not confirmed) and oceanic trawler PIONER NIKOLAEVA, at 0100 Moscow time Sep 19 at Slavyanka Port, Primorye Russia, Japan sea.

Starboard tower crane fell onto tower deck, crane operator sustained slight injures. Tanker VOSTOK managed to leave dock at 0530 Moscow time, while trawler was blocked inside with damage by collapsed constructions propeller and rudder.

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