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USF professor set to reemerge after living 100 days underwater conducting record-breaking research

USF professor set to reemerge after living 100 days underwater conducting record-breaking research

Near the tip of the Florida Keys, a short swim from the dock at the Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, sits a submerged habitat: An undersea classroom, bubbling with promise. 

June 5, 2023 10:27pm EDT
Summer fertilizer bans in place for Bay area counties to prevent algae blooms

Summer fertilizer bans in place for Bay area counties to prevent algae blooms

Fertilizer bans went into effect in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties Thursday and will last until Sept. 30. The bans are specifically on nitrogen and phosphorous fertilizers. 

June 2, 2023 12:50am EDT
Seaweed piles in Florida may contain flesh-eating bacteria

Seaweed piles in Florida may contain flesh-eating bacteria

Scientists have discovered a dangerous bacterium living in seaweed on Florida's coasts.

June 1, 2023 3:20pm EDT
Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie

Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie

In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.

May 28, 2023 1:23pm EDT
Environmentalists warn that recent Supreme Court ruling means more pollutants in waterways

Environmentalists warn that recent Supreme Court ruling means more pollutants in waterways

The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency’s definition of "Waters of the United States" was too broad, now only giving the EPA authority to regulate wetlands that are a water source with a "continuous surface connection" to major bodies of water.

May 26, 2023 2:54pm EDT
Photographer in Canada captures ‘beautiful northern lights show’ after wildfire smoke clears

Photographer in Canada captures ‘beautiful northern lights show’ after wildfire smoke clears

The video showcases the vivid green northern lights flowing across the clear Manitoba sky.

May 22, 2023 7:23pm EDT
Mexico City airports shut down due to spewing ash from Popocatepetl volcano

Mexico City airports shut down due to spewing ash from Popocatepetl volcano

Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.

May 20, 2023 5:45pm EDT
New breed of termites invading South Tampa

New breed of termites invading South Tampa

A new type of termite is invading the Tampa area, experts at the University of Florida warned Friday.

May 19, 2023 6:33pm EDT
Researchers find growing challenges for Florida's strawberry industry

Researchers find growing challenges for Florida's strawberry industry

The changing climate could knock Hillsborough County out of the sweet spot for strawberries, according to findings in a new report.

May 19, 2023 10:08am EDT
Unusual Texas beach discoveries, including creepy dolls, set for auction

Unusual Texas beach discoveries, including creepy dolls, set for auction

“We are hoping the doll head goes for lots of money,” director of the Mission-Aransas Reserve Jace Tunnell, told FOX Television Stations, adding that the auction is in good spirit to help injured animals.

May 17, 2023 4:42pm EDT
3D-printed fish: Food tech companies create 1st ready-to-cook seafood product

3D-printed fish: Food tech companies create 1st ready-to-cook seafood product

Can you guess which "type" of fish this is?

May 8, 2023 12:14pm EDT
Frostproof man determined to be the first to commercially grow avocados in Central Florida

Frostproof man determined to be the first to commercially grow avocados in Central Florida

If you are going out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there's a good chance you're going to be eating guacamole – which is made from avocados. 

May 5, 2023 4:46pm EDT
Mote Marine brings environment education center to visitors of Anna Maria Island pier

Mote Marine brings environment education center to visitors of Anna Maria Island pier

The Anna Maria City Pier has a new draw for locals and visitors called the Mote Marine Science Education Outreach Center.

May 5, 2023 2:50pm EDT
Florida proposal would make it tougher for local governments to ban fertilizers during rainy season

Florida proposal would make it tougher for local governments to ban fertilizers during rainy season

Over the weekend, Florida legislators added a new item to the state budget proposal that would block local governments from banning restrictions on fertilizer use during the rainy season.

May 2, 2023 4:04pm EDT
Mayors in Pinellas discuss concerns in 'State of Our Beaches' meeting

Mayors in Pinellas discuss concerns in 'State of Our Beaches' meeting

Mayors from around Pinellas County took a look at the state of their beaches.

April 27, 2023 11:22pm EDT
Mote Marine receives NOAA grant to help restore 200,000 corals in Florida Keys

Mote Marine receives NOAA grant to help restore 200,000 corals in Florida Keys

Signs of hope come in the form of new life among the coral reefs down in the Florida Keys.

April 25, 2023 5:43pm EDT
Treasure Island aims to plant 1,000 sea oats to reduce beach erosion during severe storms

Treasure Island aims to plant 1,000 sea oats to reduce beach erosion during severe storms

With hurricane season coming up, Treasure Island is again working to protect the coastline – by planting sea oats.

April 24, 2023 5:19pm EDT
Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?

Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?

The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.

April 23, 2023 9:34am EDT
Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?

Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?

The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.

April 22, 2023 9:03am EDT
'You have a huge impact': How you can recycle the right way

'You have a huge impact': How you can recycle the right way

What you put in your recycling bin matters more than you think. 

April 21, 2023 10:52pm EDT
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