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August 21, 2023
Body with injuries consistent with a shark attack found near Saunders Beach

The body of a man with injuries consistent with a shark attack was found floating in waters at Saunders Beach on Monday morning.

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August 15, 2023
Health of coral reefs a concern after oil found on GB beaches

While authorities on Grand Bahama try to determine the source of lumps of oil found on beaches on the island, environmentalists are concerned about the impact on coral reefs and shorelines.

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August 15, 2023
Bahamian ocean advocate lands two international campaigns

Grand Bahama marine ecologist Alannah Vellacott has worked on two international projects: BB Swim, a new swimwear line by American fashion designer Brandon Blackwood and a collaboration between a UK-based reusable bottle brand Ocean Bottle and Disney to celebrate the launch of The Little Mermaid movie.

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July 27, 2023
Taylor continues to produce

The Bahamas' senior swim team at the World Aquatics Championships had the day off on Tuesday at the Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A in Fukuoka, Japan, and were back in action on Wednesday. All four swimmers were in the pool, competing in the 4×100 meters (m) mixed medley relay, and like he has been doing all season, lead-off swimmer Lamar Taylor set a new national record in his event. He saw the 100...

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Traveling with wounds
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July 25, 2023
Traveling with wounds

It's summer and vacation time is here. It is estimated that in the United States, 6.7 million people currently live with chronic wounds and that number is expected to grow at more than two percent over the next decade.

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July 20, 2023
Swimmers ready for world championships

It has been a long season for a quartet of Bahamian swimmers and they will look to put their best foot forward at the World Aquatics Championships that is already underway in Fukuoka, Japan.

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Travel-ready feet
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July 18, 2023
Travel-ready feet

The summer is here and most Bahamians are busy planning or going on their next vacation. Whether its planning to swim with the pigs in Exuma, walk around the town in Grand Bahama, shop until you drop in one of the malls in New Providence or wherever you plan to go abroad – maybe to United States or Europe, traveling can take a toll on your feet – and any injury or pain can ruin your entire vac...

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January 08, 2016
Vanderpool-Wallace set for Pro Series action

Bahamian Swimming sensation Arianna Vanderpool Wallace will look to add to her early season success this weekend when she takes on some of the best swimmers in the United States at the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series in Austin Texas.

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June 23, 2023
Swimmers awarded for individual performances at nationals

It was a grueling four-day meet at the 51st Bahamas National Swimming Championships, and there were some outstanding swimmers who were able to take home the high point award trophy for amassing the highest individual points in their age category at the meet, that got underway on Thursday, June 15 and wrapped up on Sunday, June 18 at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Center.

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June 25, 2021
BFA names team for Gold Cup qualifiers

Not even the rain was going to stop day one of the highly competitive and anticipated Bahamas Aquatics Federation's 49th Rev National Swimming Championships, that got underway yesterday at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Swim Complex.

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