Experts not shocked by plastic-related turtle deaths
It's as sad as it is shocking; a tiny turtle's body that washed up on a Boca Raton shoreline is the latest fatality attributed to plastic pollution.
It's as sad as it is shocking; a tiny turtle's body that washed up on a Boca Raton shoreline is the latest fatality attributed to plastic pollution.
Florida returns to climate conversation during first summit in 10 years
Hotter days, rising floodwaters, and toxic emissions polluting the air were just a few of the topics discussed at the first climate summit in Florida in over 10 years.
Hotter days, rising floodwaters, and toxic emissions polluting the air were just a few of the topics discussed at the first climate summit in Florida in over 10 years.
Sea turtle dies after eating over 100 pieces of plastic, South Florida nature center says
A photo shared by a South Florida nature center illustrates how plastics can be deadly for marine life.
A photo shared by a South Florida nature center illustrates how plastics can be deadly for marine life.
Florida Aquarium's coral breeding program success prompts major expansion
For the first time ever, scientists at the Florida Aquarium were successful in prompting Atlantic Coral to reproduce in a laboratory.
For the first time ever, scientists at the Florida Aquarium were successful in prompting Atlantic Coral to reproduce in a laboratory.
Plastic found to be whale's cause of death, putting renewed spotlight on growing problem
Microplastics are hard to spot, but scientists are finding them just about everywhere in the environment and in human bodies.
Microplastics are hard to spot, but scientists are finding them just about everywhere in the environment and in human bodies.
Researchers: Clothing fibers account for majority of microplastics in Tampa rivers
They’re too small to be seen by the naked eye, but researchers at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg say they're a big problem.
They’re too small to be seen by the naked eye, but researchers at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg say they're a big problem.
‘The light is the worst': Trump says energy efficient light bulbs make him ‘look orange'
President Donald Trump lamented on Thursday at a Baltimore policy retreat that energy efficient light bulbs make him “look orange.”
President Donald Trump lamented on Thursday at a Baltimore policy retreat that energy efficient light bulbs make him “look orange.”
Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth' that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
USF professor calls Amazon wildfires a 'catastrophe of huge proportions'
Images released this week from NASA show plums of smoke connected to the massive wildfires happening in the Amazon rainforest.
Images released this week from NASA show plums of smoke connected to the massive wildfires happening in the Amazon rainforest.
Florida scientists announce coral breeding breakthrough; could save global reefs
Coral reefs in Florida and around the world have been in decline because of disease and pollution, but scientists at the Florida Aquarium announced a breakthrough they believe could help turn the tide in the battle to save them.
Coral reefs in Florida and around the world have been in decline because of disease and pollution, but scientists at the Florida Aquarium announced a breakthrough they believe could help turn the tide in the battle to save them.
Florida's iconic palm trees threatened by invasive disease
Florida's iconic palm trees are under attack from a fatal disease that turns them to dried crisps in months, with no chance for recovery once they become ill.
Florida's iconic palm trees are under attack from a fatal disease that turns them to dried crisps in months, with no chance for recovery once they become ill.
FWC investigates bobcats, panthers experiencing neurological disorder
There appears to be a neurological disorder affecting wild cats in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
There appears to be a neurological disorder affecting wild cats in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Sarasota votes to limit single-use plastics, foam containers on city property
Plastic drinking straws aren't completely going anywhere in Sarasota, but if you're dining on public property in the city, you'll have to ask for one.
Plastic drinking straws aren't completely going anywhere in Sarasota, but if you're dining on public property in the city, you'll have to ask for one.
Government suggests taking Key deer off endangered list
The federal government is proposing to strip the tiny Key deer of its endangered species status despite what environmentalists say are continuing threats to the animal due to development in the Florida Keys, its only known habitat.
The federal government is proposing to strip the tiny Key deer of its endangered species status despite what environmentalists say are continuing threats to the animal due to development in the Florida Keys, its only known habitat.
USF's poop-powered generator could have worldwide impact
A small generator created by USF researchers is solving some big issues worldwide. It's helping communities deficient in clean water, energy, and sanitation -- and it's using people power to do it.
A small generator created by USF researchers is solving some big issues worldwide. It's helping communities deficient in clean water, energy, and sanitation -- and it's using people power to do it.
Pet parents warned to keep dogs away from toxic algae
Water means playtime for our four-legged friends, but it could also turn unexpectedly deadly.
Water means playtime for our four-legged friends, but it could also turn unexpectedly deadly.
New trackers help us understand and protect tarpon
With the tarpon population believed to be in decline, a non-profit group is employing new state-of-the-art trackers to better understand and protect Florida’s most-prized sport fish.
With the tarpon population believed to be in decline, a non-profit group is employing new state-of-the-art trackers to better understand and protect Florida’s most-prized sport fish.
Video shows alligator chewing on plastic bag in Florida wildlife refuge
Officials in a north Florida wildlife refuge are warning about the dangers of littering after a video showed an alligator chewing on a plastic bag.
Officials in a north Florida wildlife refuge are warning about the dangers of littering after a video showed an alligator chewing on a plastic bag.
NOAA: 279 dolphins dead on Gulf Coast, triple usual number
At least 279 dolphins have stranded across much of the U.S. Gulf Coast since Feb. 1, triple the usual number, and about 98 percent of them have died, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday.
At least 279 dolphins have stranded across much of the U.S. Gulf Coast since Feb. 1, triple the usual number, and about 98 percent of them have died, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday.
Hydro-carving: Crews restore Hillsborough stream the natural way
Engineers call it hydro-carving. It's using water to carve a path in the earth, and they're using the method to restore a stream that was destroyed by phosphate mining decades ago in southern Hillsborough County.
Engineers call it hydro-carving. It's using water to carve a path in the earth, and they're using the method to restore a stream that was destroyed by phosphate mining decades ago in southern Hillsborough County.