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.
Heads up: 7 planets will be in retrograde this summer
The planet Mercury is in retrograde most often because it's the fastest planet traveling around the sun, NASA explained.
The planet Mercury is in retrograde most often because it's the fastest planet traveling around the sun, NASA explained.
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.
Building blocks for life found in space by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Methyl cation was found in a young star system with the protoplanetary disk d203-506, located about 1,350 light-years away in the Orion Nebula.
Methyl cation was found in a young star system with the protoplanetary disk d203-506, located about 1,350 light-years away in the Orion Nebula.
Dolphin moms use baby talk to call their young, researchers find
A new study has found that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk with their kids.
A new study has found that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk with their kids.
Virgin Galactic announces crew members for first commercial flight
Virgin Galactic flights to space for ticket holders will begin in August.
Virgin Galactic flights to space for ticket holders will begin in August.
German archaeologists discover 3,000-Year-Old Sword so well preserved it 'almost still shines'
Officials say a bronze sword made more than 3,000 years ago that is so well-preserved it “almost still shines” has been unearthed in Germany.
Officials say a bronze sword made more than 3,000 years ago that is so well-preserved it “almost still shines” has been unearthed in Germany.
‘Glistening’ cluster teeming with stars captured by Hubble telescope
Globular clusters such as the one captured by the Hubble Space Telescope can contain hundreds of thousands of stars.
Globular clusters such as the one captured by the Hubble Space Telescope can contain hundreds of thousands of stars.
Check out these top summer stargazing destinations
These are the top destinations for people looking to get away and explore the sky.
These are the top destinations for people looking to get away and explore the sky.
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.
No need to worry about the 5 asteroids passing by Earth this weekend
One is the size of a football stadium.
One is the size of a football stadium.
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.
USF professor reflects on living 100 days underwater in record-breaking research mission
A University of South Florida professor has completed his research mission and set a new world record in the process – living 100 days beneath the ocean surface.
A University of South Florida professor has completed his research mission and set a new world record in the process – living 100 days beneath the ocean surface.
Titanic shipwreck: A look at notable people, companies who have made the expedition
The famous RMS Titanic sank in 1912, but the wreckage wasn’t discovered until nearly 75 years later. Since then, experts say fewer than 250 people in the world have personally viewed the Titanic site.
The famous RMS Titanic sank in 1912, but the wreckage wasn’t discovered until nearly 75 years later. Since then, experts say fewer than 250 people in the world have personally viewed the Titanic site.
How deep is the Titanic? And other things to know as sub search continues
The ocean is a vast, mysterious place, with only 20% believed to be mapped and explored. Here’s a look at some significant points in the ocean.
The ocean is a vast, mysterious place, with only 20% believed to be mapped and explored. Here’s a look at some significant points in the ocean.
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.



















