Oldest DNA reveals what life was like in Greenland 2 million years ago
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Manatee relative among 700 new species now facing extinction
The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.
The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.
Oldest DNA reveals ecosystem in Greenland from 2 million years ago
Scientists discovered the oldest known DNA in the northern tip of Greenland. Today, it’s a barren Arctic desert, but back then it was a lush landscape of trees and vegetation with an array of animals, even the now-extinct mastodon.
Scientists discovered the oldest known DNA in the northern tip of Greenland. Today, it’s a barren Arctic desert, but back then it was a lush landscape of trees and vegetation with an array of animals, even the now-extinct mastodon.
Local environmental groups help clear waterways of Hurricane Ian debris
When Hurricane Ian destroyed homes along Florida's gulf coast, all that debris went everywhere, including into the water. In Englewood, scrap metal, parts of roofs and so much more are still visible in the water.
When Hurricane Ian destroyed homes along Florida's gulf coast, all that debris went everywhere, including into the water. In Englewood, scrap metal, parts of roofs and so much more are still visible in the water.
Initial Thanksgiving western monarch butterfly count shows promise with highest total in 20 years
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
Florida Aquarium, Ocean Conservancy team up to talk about solutions to red tide
The Florida Aquarium is teaming up with Ocean Conservancy to host panel discussions about what red tide is, how it spreads and what needs to be done to prevent it from destroying the gulf and Tampa Bay.
The Florida Aquarium is teaming up with Ocean Conservancy to host panel discussions about what red tide is, how it spreads and what needs to be done to prevent it from destroying the gulf and Tampa Bay.
‘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.