See some of the 5,000 new species found in planned mining zone of the deep Pacific

The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a vast 2.3 million square-mile region located between Hawaii, Kiribati and Mexico in the central and eastern Pacific. It is regulated by the International Seabed Authority.

Solar telescope provides spectacular sun photos in unprecedented detail

The National Solar Observatory said the sunspots seen in the images are dark and cooler regions on the sun’s surface, known as the photosphere.

Scientists baffled over apparent coordinated attack by killer whales on boats

Spain’s Maritime Rescue service said that killer whales repeatedly ran into the Mustique, a 20-meter (65-foot) vessel sailing under a U.K. flag, late on Wednesday, rendering its rudder inoperative and cracking its hull. Spanish rescuers needed to pump out seawater before towing her to safety.

Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report

An American tourist has lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, police say.

Florida Python Challenge registration open for snake hunters

The 2023 Florida Python Challenge® gives participants the opportunity to win over $30,000 in prizes and contribute to Everglade restoration efforts.

FWC: Venice man faces felony charges for destroying sea turtle nest

After nearly 10 months, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission says it has located and charged a man they say was caught on camera disturbing a sea turtle nest in Nokomis Beach State Park. 

New study reveals what, exactly, in human body odor attracts mosquitoes

What draws mosquitoes to certain people over others? A recent study aimed to investigate this question and found that mosquitoes “consistently, night after night," chose the same human scent.

Bear seen in Bay Area neighborhoods spotted in tree

A bear that has been spotted several times in the Lutz and Carrollwood area sought higher ground on Monday.