Global shark populations have declined more than 70% since 1970, researchers say
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
Brood X: Billions of cicadas set to emerge in eastern US after 17 years
Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.
Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.
Researchers discover new whale species in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
11-foot, 1,600-pound great white shark pinged off Florida coast
She had recently made an appearance near Cape Canaveral.
She had recently made an appearance near Cape Canaveral.
Rainy 2020 brings a healthy turtle nesting season in Florida
Last year, about 25% of the nests counted by the center were lost to waves and wind, experts say.
Last year, about 25% of the nests counted by the center were lost to waves and wind, experts say.
Whale and calf spotted near Florida beach with pod of dolphins
She explained to FOX 35 that these animals are critically endangered.
She explained to FOX 35 that these animals are critically endangered.
$5,000 reward for information leading to arrest of suspect who scraped 'TRUMP' on manatee's back
A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest of the person who scraped the word "TRUMP" onto a manatee's back.
A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest of the person who scraped the word "TRUMP" onto a manatee's back.
Manatee found with 'Trump' scraped on back
A manatee had the word Trump scraped into its back. The manatee was spotted in the Homosassa River.
A manatee had the word Trump scraped into its back. The manatee was spotted in the Homosassa River.
Owl rescued from chimney inside Brevard County home
An owl is free again after getting stuck in a Brevard County chimney.
An owl is free again after getting stuck in a Brevard County chimney.
Owl rescued from chimney
A Brevard County family said an owl became trapped inside the chimney of their home. A wildlife trapper safely rescued and released the owl.
A Brevard County family said an owl became trapped inside the chimney of their home. A wildlife trapper safely rescued and released the owl.
Whale spotted with calf swimming about 100 ft off Daytona Beach shore
Keith Fernandez, who lives along Daytona Beach Shores, was glancing out his window last Thursday when he spotted something.
Keith Fernandez, who lives along Daytona Beach Shores, was glancing out his window last Thursday when he spotted something.
Bald eagle rescued after fishing line, hook injures its beak and wing
Fire Rescue said that a volunteer from Owl's Nest Sanctuary hopped in her car and came to assist the fire rescue station with the bird.
Fire Rescue said that a volunteer from Owl's Nest Sanctuary hopped in her car and came to assist the fire rescue station with the bird.
Rehabilitated Florida panther released back into the wild after being hit by car
The panther is the first wild Florida panther that has been treated in the Glass Animal Hospital at Naples Zoo since it opened in 2020.
The panther is the first wild Florida panther that has been treated in the Glass Animal Hospital at Naples Zoo since it opened in 2020.
Bald eagle found in Pasco County with fishing hook in beak, wing wrapped in fishing line
With the help of two children, Pasco firefighters and a local wildlife sanctuary, a bald eagle is expected to fully recover after it was found with a fishing hook through its beak.
With the help of two children, Pasco firefighters and a local wildlife sanctuary, a bald eagle is expected to fully recover after it was found with a fishing hook through its beak.
Woman discovers dead shark washed ashore at Central Florida beach
A woman walking along the beach said she found the shark on Monday.
A woman walking along the beach said she found the shark on Monday.
Trump administration scales back protections of American wild bird species
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle; 1st panther death of 2021
The remains of the 3-year-old female panther were found Saturday in Lee County.
The remains of the 3-year-old female panther were found Saturday in Lee County.
Rare right whale calf spotted by Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute biologists
For the fourth time this season, biologists with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute spotted a mother right whale and calf pair swimming along the Atlantic Coast.
For the fourth time this season, biologists with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute spotted a mother right whale and calf pair swimming along the Atlantic Coast.
Watch out! Florida forecasters warn of falling iguanas on Christmas
Because they're cold-blooded, iguana's bodies can stiffen up and fall out of trees when the weather gets too cold.
Because they're cold-blooded, iguana's bodies can stiffen up and fall out of trees when the weather gets too cold.
Warning issued by NWS for falling iguanas
The National Weather Service has issued a warning that iguanas could be dropping from trees in parts of Florida as a cold front moves into the region. Iguanas can become lethargic when the temperature drops to 50 degrees and are immobilized when the temperature drops below 40 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning that iguanas could be dropping from trees in parts of Florida as a cold front moves into the region. Iguanas can become lethargic when the temperature drops to 50 degrees and are immobilized when the temperature drops below 40 degrees.