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Mediterranean Sea Ibiza Low-lying coast on the Gulf of Tunis, at Al-Marsā, northeastern Tunisia. Earth; satellite image Messinian Stage Map of climatic zones. Caspian-Mediterranean pipeline
Exploring underwater caves at Calanques National Park
Why is seawater so salty?
Encountering a newborn sperm whale
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water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)
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International Waters
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2 small children die in Mediterranean migration voyage, charity says • May 12, 2025, 9:05 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
At least three die, including two children, in Libya-Italy crossing, NGO says • May 11, 2025, 9:11 AM ET (Straits Times)
Mediterranean migrant rescues suffer under lacking EU policy • May 7, 2025, 5:44 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Migration: Rescuers suffer from lack of political support • May 6, 2025, 7:23 PM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Explosions Cripple Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea • May 2, 2025, 3:39 AM ET (New York Times)

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Mediterranean Sea
Ibiza
Low-lying coast on the Gulf of Tunis, at Al-Marsā, northeastern Tunisia.
Earth; satellite image
Messinian Stage
Map of climatic zones.
Caspian-Mediterranean pipeline
Exploring underwater caves at Calanques National Park
Why is seawater so salty?
Encountering a newborn sperm whale
Constructing a European tsunami warning system
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wave. ocean. Cresting ocean wave. Large sea waves. storm, hurricane, tropical cyclone
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Sailboat against a beautiful landscape
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