Clearwater moves to establish manatee protection zone in Stevenson Creek
Clearwater officials are moving forward with plans to create a new manatee protection zone aimed at safeguarding the marine mammals in Stevenson Creek.
Clearwater officials are moving forward with plans to create a new manatee protection zone aimed at safeguarding the marine mammals in Stevenson Creek.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Bok Tower Gardens competes in global giant waterlily weigh-off
A central Florida botanical garden shattered its own record after growing a massive Victoria waterlily leaf capable of supporting nearly 286 pounds.
A central Florida botanical garden shattered its own record after growing a massive Victoria waterlily leaf capable of supporting nearly 286 pounds.
Fish settling in to summertime pattern
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says the heat is helping the fish adjust back to a steady summertime pattern after a few outlier months where rain plummeted water temperatures.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says the heat is helping the fish adjust back to a steady summertime pattern after a few outlier months where rain plummeted water temperatures.
Firefighters help stranded manatees back into water, prompting response from FWC
New Smyrna Beach firefighters helped two stranded manatees back into the water after the animals spent more than eight hours on shore.
New Smyrna Beach firefighters helped two stranded manatees back into the water after the animals spent more than eight hours on shore.
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
Post-new moon creates night fishing opportunities
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard’s Marina says anglers can look forward to moving water on the backside of a new moon, which creates areas where fish tend to hang out.
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard’s Marina says anglers can look forward to moving water on the backside of a new moon, which creates areas where fish tend to hang out.
Good Catch Fishing Report: August 7, 2026
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says tides are moving slow through the weekend and picking up nicely after the weekend as we move towards a new moon on Wednesday.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says tides are moving slow through the weekend and picking up nicely after the weekend as we move towards a new moon on Wednesday.
Florida Python Challenge 2026 winner: 96 snakes and $10K grand prize
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.
FGCU researchers using 1,500 clams and pink nail polish to help restore coastal ecosystems
As part of a statewide initiative, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) researchers, students, and alumni are pairing clams and seagrass together to see if they can help each other survive.
As part of a statewide initiative, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) researchers, students, and alumni are pairing clams and seagrass together to see if they can help each other survive.
Massive great hammerhead shark found dead on North Carolina beach
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Watch: Bison chases child at Yellowstone National Park during terrifying close encounter
A Bison at Yellowstone National Park suddenly chased a child during a close encounter caught on camera.
A Bison at Yellowstone National Park suddenly chased a child during a close encounter caught on camera.
Heavy rain cools waters, comforts fish
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says anticipating forecasts has been challenging in recent weeks with the heavy rain. The showers have provided lower water temperatures which is a plus for comforting fish.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says anticipating forecasts has been challenging in recent weeks with the heavy rain. The showers have provided lower water temperatures which is a plus for comforting fish.
Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave
Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.
Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.
Gatorland welcomes rescued alligator after illegal feeding in the wild
Gatorland has taken in a large alligator that was removed after being illegally fed by people in the wild.
Gatorland has taken in a large alligator that was removed after being illegally fed by people in the wild.
What is sea pork? Strange blob washes ashore on Florida's Space Coast
A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida's Space Coast has drawn attention from beachgoers.
A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida's Space Coast has drawn attention from beachgoers.
St. Pete Beach mothballs: Two men arrested in plot to disrupt nesting shorebirds
Two men face criminal charges after state wildlife investigators uncovered a plot to scatter over 1,000 toxic mothballs across St. Pete Beach to disrupt a vital shorebird nesting area.
Two men face criminal charges after state wildlife investigators uncovered a plot to scatter over 1,000 toxic mothballs across St. Pete Beach to disrupt a vital shorebird nesting area.
Watch: Great white shark jumps out of water behind surfer at California beach
A surfer had no idea a great white shark was behind him – until his brother-in-law captured the moment on video.
A surfer had no idea a great white shark was behind him – until his brother-in-law captured the moment on video.