Florida non-profit sues state over policies they say allowed pollution to kill off manatees' main food source
A Florida non-profit group is suing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s secretary over state policies on sewer discharges it alleges caused the mass deaths of manatees in recent years.
A Florida non-profit group is suing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s secretary over state policies on sewer discharges it alleges caused the mass deaths of manatees in recent years.
Newest Clearwater Marine Aquarium dolphin rescued after years of human interaction caused health decline
The Clearwater marine Aquarium's newest dolphin, Izzy is getting adjusted to her new home after moving on Friday. NOAA and its Texas partners rescued the dolphin from North padre Island in June after years of human interaction caused her health to decline.
The Clearwater marine Aquarium's newest dolphin, Izzy is getting adjusted to her new home after moving on Friday. NOAA and its Texas partners rescued the dolphin from North padre Island in June after years of human interaction caused her health to decline.
National Park Service: Please refrain from licking this psychedelic toad
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
How Hurricane Ian impacted Florida manatees
November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida, and the peaceful sea cow is entering an important time of year when its survival depends on humans.
November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida, and the peaceful sea cow is entering an important time of year when its survival depends on humans.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium welcomes new dolphin unable to live in the wild due to illegal human interaction
A dolphin who animal experts say can no longer live in the wild due to human interaction will spend the rest of her days at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
A dolphin who animal experts say can no longer live in the wild due to human interaction will spend the rest of her days at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Man faces charges after video shows dog harassing endangered seal on Hawaii beach
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
Sheepshead are biting in the bay
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina said sheepshead are biting inshore, describing the species as ?aggressive? at the moment. Pompano and other fish are also more active at the moment.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina said sheepshead are biting inshore, describing the species as ?aggressive? at the moment. Pompano and other fish are also more active at the moment.
Deputy captures 10-foot, 75-pound boa constrictor in Florida neighborhood
A massive, 10-foot-long, 75-pound boa constrictor was captured by a deputy in a St. Lucie County, Florida, neighborhood with help from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A massive, 10-foot-long, 75-pound boa constrictor was captured by a deputy in a St. Lucie County, Florida, neighborhood with help from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
We finally know why some people get more mosquito bites than others
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
Mote Marine's shark tank diver had love for aquariums while growing up: 'I’ve always been amazed by sharks'
Rachel is the one who dives into shark tanks at Mote Marine and maintains their habitat. She knew she wanted to work at Mote even when she was as young as 12. "I’ve always been amazed by sharks. I used to come to Mote as a kid and I always thought the sharks were the coolest."
Rachel is the one who dives into shark tanks at Mote Marine and maintains their habitat. She knew she wanted to work at Mote even when she was as young as 12. "I’ve always been amazed by sharks. I used to come to Mote as a kid and I always thought the sharks were the coolest."
Brown pelican at risk for entanglements with fishing lines, hooks at Bay Area piers, study shows
The brown pelican is a common sight around Pinellas County and the official city bird for St. Petersburg – but they face deadly situations along fishing piers as they encounter fishing lines and hooks.
The brown pelican is a common sight around Pinellas County and the official city bird for St. Petersburg – but they face deadly situations along fishing piers as they encounter fishing lines and hooks.
Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer
Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.
Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report for Halloween 2022
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina gives a rundown of what to expect this weekend as we head into Halloween. He says the best time to go fishing is during these transition periods between weather patterns.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina gives a rundown of what to expect this weekend as we head into Halloween. He says the best time to go fishing is during these transition periods between weather patterns.
TECO's Manatee Viewing Center is an opportunity to spend quality time with beloved sea cows
Soon, Florida manatees will be seeking warmer waters and one of their usual hangouts is right in Apollo Beach.
Soon, Florida manatees will be seeking warmer waters and one of their usual hangouts is right in Apollo Beach.
Missing Indonesian grandmother eaten alive by 22-foot python
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
Florida teen captures 28 invasive snakes to get top prize in state's python challenge
A Florida teen captured an impressive 28 Burmese pythons during the state's annual challenge to hunt the invasive snakes, winning the $10,000 grand prize. He brought in nearly double the number of snakes as the hunter with the next highest amount of 15.
A Florida teen captured an impressive 28 Burmese pythons during the state's annual challenge to hunt the invasive snakes, winning the $10,000 grand prize. He brought in nearly double the number of snakes as the hunter with the next highest amount of 15.
Sheriff: Hunter accidentally shoots himself during grizzly bear attack
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.