ABCNEWS - Boy catches piranha at Pennsylvania lake
An 8-year-old boy's unexpected catch at a lake in Pennsylvania has drawn attention to the issue of exotic pets being released into local waterways.
ABCNEWS - Stalled vessels near Strait of Hormuz could trigger invasive species catastrophe
A possible ecological catastrophe could be fueled by stalled ships as conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues to block traffic on the passageway, scientists say.
NYTIMES (Yan Zhuang) - Trump’s Plan to Charge a Toll in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
President Trump announced a 20 percent fee on cargo through the waterway, despite his own administration’s position that such fees violate international law.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Vessels from around the world participate in parade of tall ships up Hudson River
In one of the most spectacular sights on this Fourth of July, a parade of tall ships sailed up the Hudson River in New York City in the largest maritime parade in modern history.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Difficulty getting on the Strait of Hormuz
Host Robert Sherman hits the water to get an exclusive look at one of the most contested waterways in the world: the Strait of Hormuz. The task was tough from the start, with the captain reluctant to even take the job, and making sure to not stay too long or get too close. Robert discusses what he saw and what it felt like to be on the water with no connection to the outside world. #straitofhormuz #iran #middleeast
NYTIMES (Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic) - To Escape the Heat, Parisians Jump into an Old Industrial Canal
Crowds are filling the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, as temperatures soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Forty people drowned while swimming in other waterways.
NYTIMES (Ephrat Livni) - Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz
After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Strait of Hormuz: The world's oil chokepoint
A narrow waterway, approximately 21 miles wide, controls the flow of the world’s oil and it’s become a flashpoint in an international conflict. This explainer breaks down why the Strait of Hormuz matters: the millions of barrels of oil that pass through daily, the geography that makes it a chokepoint, the mine threat lurking below, and how chaos here reaches gas pumps worldwide. 00:00 - Introduction 00:18 - Why the Strait of Hormuz Is Important 01:29 - The Cost of Every Delay 02:27 - The Importance Of The Straits Geography 03:40 - Sea Mines In The Strait 05:14 - Who Controls The Strait? NewsNation National Correspondent: Elizabeth Prann Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine…
NPR (Tom Bowman) - With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet
Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz inflicted global pain during the months-long conflict with the U.S. and Israel. A tentative deal is in place, but questions remain about the key waterway.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - How this 160-year-old family business keeps America’s busiest port moving | American Made
Founded in 1864, McAllister Towing is one of America’s oldest family-owned companies. With a dedicated team of 900 employees, they operate a fleet of tugboats that guide container ships and ferries through the nations busiest ports. Check out how this 162-year-old maritime legacy continues to keep global trade moving today.