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Swimmer's remains found after shark attack in waters off Israel's Mediterranean coast • Apr. 23, 2025, 10:20 AM ET (AP)
Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy • Apr. 22, 2025, 6:48 AM ET (AP)
Chevron to survey east Mediterranean seabed for pipeline linking gas field to Egypt, Cyprus says • Apr. 7, 2025, 6:16 PM ET (AP)

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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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Sailboat against a beautiful landscape
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