Flooding after Hurricane Ian could have moved 152 non-native species to new areas in Florida, study finds
The United States Geological Survey is compiling data into a map that shows the potential spread of invasive and non-native species after major flood events, like hurricanes.
The United States Geological Survey is compiling data into a map that shows the potential spread of invasive and non-native species after major flood events, like hurricanes.
Marvel at never-before-seen octopus nursery found off coast of Costa Rica
An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.
An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.
Fish will be biting over holiday weekend
A full moon over the weekend will get the fish moving and feeding more actively.
A full moon over the weekend will get the fish moving and feeding more actively.
Organizations petition to restrict vessel activity to protect endangered whale
Six organizations sent a petition for rulemaking to NOAA Fisheries, calling for new rules that would restrict vessel speed and nighttime shipping activity.
Six organizations sent a petition for rulemaking to NOAA Fisheries, calling for new rules that would restrict vessel speed and nighttime shipping activity.
Slimy, air-breathing 'Frankenfish' found in southeastern Missouri
This invasive species of fish is able to live out of the water for days at a time.
This invasive species of fish is able to live out of the water for days at a time.
Glitter-filled inner tubes can be ‘detrimental’ to marine life, experts say
The manatees are a favorite at ZooTampa.
The manatees are a favorite at ZooTampa.
Critically endangered turtle hatchlings found, captured on video
According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.
According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.
Florida man finds dangerous, invasive lizard in yard: 'Can give you a very serious bite!'
An East Orlando man is warning neighbors about finding a dangerous lizard in his yard. He used a cage to trap the reptile, several of which have reportedly been found in his East Orlando neighborhood.
An East Orlando man is warning neighbors about finding a dangerous lizard in his yard. He used a cage to trap the reptile, several of which have reportedly been found in his East Orlando neighborhood.
Florida alligator poachers facing third-degree felony, FWC says
Alligators are a protected species. It’s illegal to kill one outside of gator hunting season in Florida, unless it's deemed a threat by FWC and at that point they'll bring in a state-certified trapper.
Alligators are a protected species. It’s illegal to kill one outside of gator hunting season in Florida, unless it's deemed a threat by FWC and at that point they'll bring in a state-certified trapper.
Watch: Dingo bites sunbathing tourist on Australian beach
Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.
Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.
Fish should be biting as weather clears up
The backside of a new moon usually means the fish won?t be as active, but Dylan Hubbard says they should be biting as the weather clears up.
The backside of a new moon usually means the fish won?t be as active, but Dylan Hubbard says they should be biting as the weather clears up.
Mote Marine releasing red drum fish to counteract red tide and pollution
In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters.
In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters.
Gator captured after going for a dip in Pinellas County pool
A Pinellas County woman is saying ‘later gator’ after recently discovering the reptile in her swimming pool.
A Pinellas County woman is saying ‘later gator’ after recently discovering the reptile in her swimming pool.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
PCSO says marine deputy saves manatee in deep distress
Protecting the national environment has been instilled in Deputy Jill Constant from an early age. A few weeks ago Constant saved a beached manatee.
Protecting the national environment has been instilled in Deputy Jill Constant from an early age. A few weeks ago Constant saved a beached manatee.
Disney World welcomes these rare, precious twin monkeys into Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World welcomes an adorable set of twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys into Animal Kingdom.
Walt Disney World welcomes an adorable set of twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys into Animal Kingdom.
Gov. DeSantis to send $130 million in funding to the Indian River Lagoon
The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.
The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.
North Carolina blue marlin fishing tournament ends in controversy after 619-pound catch is disqualified
Officials determined the blue marlin catch violated a rule about mutilation.
Officials determined the blue marlin catch violated a rule about mutilation.
Red snapper season begins
A west wind is making it difficult for anglers to get on the water as red snapper season gets underway for private anglers.
A west wind is making it difficult for anglers to get on the water as red snapper season gets underway for private anglers.
Black bear seen walking across tennis court near Florida resort
This bear sighting came just one day after a second black bear was seen frolicking in the ocean alongside beachgoers.
This bear sighting came just one day after a second black bear was seen frolicking in the ocean alongside beachgoers.