‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
Only 5%-6% of world’s plastic is recycled and production is only increasing, report says
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
Low red tide amounts detected near Fort De Soto Park, state officials say
The latest test results from Pinellas County’s Environmental Management team Thursday showed low levels of red tide at Gulf Pier and Bay Pier in Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County.
The latest test results from Pinellas County’s Environmental Management team Thursday showed low levels of red tide at Gulf Pier and Bay Pier in Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County.
Florida manatees will be fed lettuce again this winter, 'no entry' zones created in Brevard waters
State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.
State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.
Archipelago of 100-plus ‘pristine’ Indonesian islands going up for auction
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, erupts for first time since 1984
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Dead fish line Siesta Beach as red tide impacts parts of Sarasota Bay
On Siesta Beach, a line of dead fish can be seen in the sand, signaling red tide is back in Sarasota County.
On Siesta Beach, a line of dead fish can be seen in the sand, signaling red tide is back in Sarasota County.
Here's how you can watch Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano eruption live
According to USGS, if you carefully view the Mauna Loa volcano images around the early morning or late evening, you may see a few thermal areas emitting steam.
According to USGS, if you carefully view the Mauna Loa volcano images around the early morning or late evening, you may see a few thermal areas emitting steam.
Plant City company helps recycle old election signs in Hillsborough County
Old campaign signs would immediately head to the landfill after elections in years past. But this year, a new partnership with Plant City company NuCycle Energy gives the signs renewed life.
Old campaign signs would immediately head to the landfill after elections in years past. But this year, a new partnership with Plant City company NuCycle Energy gives the signs renewed life.
Tampa Bay area leaders release roadmap for local governments to help protect coast against changing weather
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council released a regional resiliency action plan to lay out dozens of steps to protect people and places over the decades. It establishes a road map for 32 municipalities from Citrus County down to Sarasota County.
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council released a regional resiliency action plan to lay out dozens of steps to protect people and places over the decades. It establishes a road map for 32 municipalities from Citrus County down to Sarasota County.
Human waste transforms hurricane debris into superfood for citrus crops
Hurricane Ian left a massive mess in its wake, but the debris will be put to good use.
Hurricane Ian left a massive mess in its wake, but the debris will be put to good use.
Florida environmental groups seek to relist manatees as endangered species
Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida could once again be listed as an endangered species.
Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida could once again be listed as an endangered species.
Florida wildlife officials considering new rules to protect seabirds at Skyway Fishing Pier
Between line entanglements and fishhooks, the Skyway Fishing Pier is the epicenter where many brown pelicans have died.
Between line entanglements and fishhooks, the Skyway Fishing Pier is the epicenter where many brown pelicans have died.
More than 300 turtle nests observed on Bay Area beaches in last 200 days
Researchers at Clearwater Marine Aquarium said the 2022 sea turtle nesting period was a great one on beaches near Tampa Bay.
Researchers at Clearwater Marine Aquarium said the 2022 sea turtle nesting period was a great one on beaches near Tampa Bay.
Mote Marine helps develop medicine that helps treat deadly coral disease
A new medical advancement is bringing dying coral back to life. Mote Marine Laboratory worked with pharmaceutical scientists to develop a medicine which tests have shown help in treating a deadly coral disease known as Black Band Disease.
A new medical advancement is bringing dying coral back to life. Mote Marine Laboratory worked with pharmaceutical scientists to develop a medicine which tests have shown help in treating a deadly coral disease known as Black Band Disease.
Check out these crazy deep sea creatures discovered by Australian researchers
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
Storms caused more beach erosion, damaged dune walkovers beyond repair in Treasure Island
Crews in Treasure Island Monday started removing two dune walkovers they said Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole damaged beyond repair.
Crews in Treasure Island Monday started removing two dune walkovers they said Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole damaged beyond repair.
Shake 'N Bake getting rid of plastic 'shaker' bags to save on waste
Shake ‘N Bake said the move will help to eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste annually.
Shake ‘N Bake said the move will help to eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste annually.
Rainn Wilson changes name to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson to raise climate change awareness
Wilson announced he will be changing his name on social media platforms but noted he cannot change it on Twitter due to Elon Musk’s policies.
Wilson announced he will be changing his name on social media platforms but noted he cannot change it on Twitter due to Elon Musk’s policies.
Studying climate change, sea level rise in Clearwater could prevent catastrophic damage, officials hope
The city of Clearwater has set out to understand how it will be impacted by climate change, sea level rise, and the devastation of tropical storms and hurricanes.
The city of Clearwater has set out to understand how it will be impacted by climate change, sea level rise, and the devastation of tropical storms and hurricanes.