Blue Island

Divers in the Gili Islands, off Lombok in Indonesia, are sharing encounters with blue-spotted stingrays, a distinctive species commonly seen resting on sandy seabeds around Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. The posts highlight the islands' reputation as a popular scuba diving destination, with tags drawing interest from dive operators and travelling divers, including visitors from Singapore.

Bolotana, a village in central Sardinia, is being studied as a possible new 'blue zone' after researchers found an unusually high number of women living to 100. Sardinia already holds one of the world's best-known longevity zones, and the findings are renewing interest in the island's diet, lifestyle and genetics.

Blue Horizons preserve has completed trail improvements that make its paths safer and more accessible to visitors. The news was reported by the Mount Desert Islander. Details on what work was carried out, when, and who funded it have not been made available.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island hosted a 'Love Like Matthew' Blue Collar Fashion Show, an event honoring Matthew's name while celebrating blue collar work and workers through fashion. Organizers put working-class trades and attire on the runway, drawing local attention in the community. Coverage in the Valley Breeze has put the fundraiser-style event on people's radar this week.

A photographer has released an art print of an abandoned country house in the Azores, captured on a clear summer day under a bright blue sky. The image highlights the islands' weathered rural architecture and is being shared with viewers interested in landscape, nature and wall art photography.