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"A unique opportunity to fuse sport, nature, and science" - record-breaker Ross Edgley to swim around Iceland
By Will Symons published
The British open water swimmer will collect water samples along the way to monitor pollution levels and biodiversity

"Uncertainty and confusion" - coroner calls for regulation of open water events after man's death at lake swim
By Will Symons published
UK lawmakers have until June to respond to the finding that open water swimming events lack proper regulation and safety measures

Wild swimmer hospitalized after being poisoned by sewage in what she thought were pristine waters
By Charlie Lyon published
After open water swimming with friends the Scottish mum suffered from severe gastroenteritis and dehydration resulting in a five-day hospital stay

Trump’s tariffs mean your outdoor gear is about to get more expensive – here’s what you could pay more for and why store discounts may disappear
By Charlie Lyon published
Many of the new duties are on hold for the moment, but outdoors business experts say the price of your kit will rise, and may have already

New Finisterre + Snow Peak collection focuses on "working in harmony with nature rather than conquering it" – with versatile and sustainable pieces
By Julia Clarke published
The UK surf brand partners with Japanese heritage camping brand for a capsule of durable and sustainable outdoor products

Open water swimmers to be banned from America's deepest lake for two years during restoration project
By Will Symons published
Visitors to Crater Lake in Southwestern Oregon will only be able to see the famous landmark from specific viewpoints

"When you're in the water, anything can happen" - Texas authorities urge caution after two kayaking deaths in popular lake
By Will Symons published
Two deaths in 10 days have prompted the warning - here's our essential safety advice if you're considering a spring dip

Study finds that open water swimming significantly boosts mental health - here's how to try it for yourself
By Will Symons published
Researchers studies 1,200 outdoor open water and open-air pool swimmers from 19 countries

"We won’t sit quietly while this catastrophe continues" - Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave calls for clean up of UK rivers
By Will Symons published
Many popular swimming spots have been flooded with pollution in recent years, which has been blamed on mass sewage discharges

Fancy a dip in the Great Lakes? You might think twice after scientists revealed 'highest reported worldwide levels' of microplastics found in some Great Lakes fish.
By Will Symons last updated
Scientists are urging the US and Canadian governments to step up testing for microplastics in the iconic lakes
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