Lonely tunes: Fewer humpback whales wail as population grows, study finds
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
Local scientists work to combat seagrass loss after 4,000 acres killed off in Tampa Bay
Seagrass has been killed off at an alarming rate in Florida. Recent surveys show 4,000 acres of seagrass has been lost in Tampa Bay.
Seagrass has been killed off at an alarming rate in Florida. Recent surveys show 4,000 acres of seagrass has been lost in Tampa Bay.
Strawberry outlook deemed ‘promising’ despite impacts from hurricanes, atmospheric rivers
California and Florida are the top two strawberry-producing states. The Golden State is estimated to produce nearly 90 percent of the crop, and the Sunshine State comes in a distant second at 8 percent.
California and Florida are the top two strawberry-producing states. The Golden State is estimated to produce nearly 90 percent of the crop, and the Sunshine State comes in a distant second at 8 percent.
FWC proposes year-round ban on sabiki rigs on Skyway Fishing Pier to protect pelicans
There is a brand-new proposal on the table to protect pelicans from fishermen on the Skyway Fishing Pier, but not everyone is happy with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's plan.
There is a brand-new proposal on the table to protect pelicans from fishermen on the Skyway Fishing Pier, but not everyone is happy with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's plan.
Scientists prepare for second field test of clay mixture used to mitigate red tide
Two years after scientists first field tested a clay mixture to mitigate red tide, they are looking back on what they learned in Sarasota County and preparing for a new field test.
Two years after scientists first field tested a clay mixture to mitigate red tide, they are looking back on what they learned in Sarasota County and preparing for a new field test.
Natural disasters displaced millions of Americans in 2022, data reveals
“The number of people displaced from their homes for months at a time, or even permanently, is alarming,” Michael Gerrard, the director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law told FOX TV Stations.
“The number of people displaced from their homes for months at a time, or even permanently, is alarming,” Michael Gerrard, the director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law told FOX TV Stations.
A circular rainbow? See the stunning spectacle caught on camera in Hawaii
According to EarthSky, a circular rainbow is a very rare sight, requiring sky conditions to be “just right.”
According to EarthSky, a circular rainbow is a very rare sight, requiring sky conditions to be “just right.”
Hurricane Ian causes estimated $1 billion in agricultural-production losses
Hurricane Ian caused an estimated $1 billion in agricultural-production losses, with the biggest hits to the citrus industry, along with growers of vegetables and melons, according to a new University of Florida report.
Hurricane Ian caused an estimated $1 billion in agricultural-production losses, with the biggest hits to the citrus industry, along with growers of vegetables and melons, according to a new University of Florida report.
Watch: Spectacular underwater footage captures orca 'orchestra' in icy Antarctica waters
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
Staggering number of animals, plants at risk of extinction in US, new report finds
Scientists are calling it "a mass extinction of species across the planet."
Scientists are calling it "a mass extinction of species across the planet."
Wildlife officials tediously remove fishing rope wrapped around endangered whale’s tail
A North Atlantic right whale is now gear-free after wildlife officials – between Florida and North Carolina – worked for days to monitor and remove fishing rope and lobster pots that were entangled around the endangered species’ tale.
A North Atlantic right whale is now gear-free after wildlife officials – between Florida and North Carolina – worked for days to monitor and remove fishing rope and lobster pots that were entangled around the endangered species’ tale.
Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
St. Pete's Sensible Sprinkling Program is helping people conserve water while saving money
The free Sensible Sprinkling Program is back in St. Petersburg.
The free Sensible Sprinkling Program is back in St. Petersburg.
Green comet sighting: Here's when to see this celestial view unlikely to return for millions of years
This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.
This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.
Florida wildlife officials asking for public's input on helping pelicans avoid fishing lines at Skyway Pier
The Skyway Fishing Pier is one of the longest piers in Florida and has been dubbed, "Pelican death row," after a 2022 study showed that line entanglements and fishhooks are the leading cause of death among brown pelicans at this location.
The Skyway Fishing Pier is one of the longest piers in Florida and has been dubbed, "Pelican death row," after a 2022 study showed that line entanglements and fishhooks are the leading cause of death among brown pelicans at this location.
Earth’s core may be reversing its spin and could have ‘long-term influence,’ researchers find
The impact on our daily lives is “probably small” but may have a “long-term influence over decades or longer,” scientists in China told FOX Television Stations.
The impact on our daily lives is “probably small” but may have a “long-term influence over decades or longer,” scientists in China told FOX Television Stations.
Environmentalist wants to see state funding used to restore water quality in Bay Area waterways
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that $20 million will be allocated for water quality improvements along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast helping to collect stormwater runoff and treat it, to reduce the number of pollutants that enter the waterways.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that $20 million will be allocated for water quality improvements along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast helping to collect stormwater runoff and treat it, to reduce the number of pollutants that enter the waterways.
Eating 1 fish from US lakes, rivers equal to a month of drinking 'forever chemicals' water, study says
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Greta Thunberg removed by German police from site of mass-climate change protest at coal mine
German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine.
German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine.
30-foot fin whale found stranded, dead off Mississippi Gulf Coast: ‘A very rare species’
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.