With only about 13 kilometers of water separating Spain from Morocco at the Strait of Gibraltar, it seems like the perfect location for one of the greatest engineering feats in history.

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Chinese swimmer Chen Suwei, 57, recently joined the few who have crossed the Strait of Gibraltar, one of the most challenging waterways in the world.

The waters near the Strait of Gibraltar, where the incident occurred, has seen an increase in orca attacks on boats since 2020 Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) on April 15, 2025. US Navy Photo. Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) sailed through the Strait of Gibraltar early this morning as it headed home following ...