Humpback whale that washed ashore in NJ likely struck by vessel: Officials
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said that preliminary results of a necropsy on the whale indicate that the animal had “blunt trauma injuries consistent with those from a vessel strike.”
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said that preliminary results of a necropsy on the whale indicate that the animal had “blunt trauma injuries consistent with those from a vessel strike.”
John?s Pass Seafood Festival kicks off
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina discusses what?s biting the week of Jan. 13, but there is also the annual John?s Pass Seafood Festival. There?s plenty of food, games and a huge Blood Mary bar toast on Saturday morning.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina discusses what?s biting the week of Jan. 13, but there is also the annual John?s Pass Seafood Festival. There?s plenty of food, games and a huge Blood Mary bar toast on Saturday morning.
30-foot fin whale found stranded, dead off Mississippi Gulf Coast: ‘A very rare species’
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Adorable! Rare manatee twins found at Blue Spring State Park in Florida
The Save the Manatee Club says that have been tracking the mother, Estelle, and her visits to the park since 2019.
The Save the Manatee Club says that have been tracking the mother, Estelle, and her visits to the park since 2019.
WATCH: Giant python crosses road in Florida Everglades
A video of a gigantic Burmese python crossing a road in the Florida Everglades is stunning viewers – but many think the person taking the video should’ve run it over.
A video of a gigantic Burmese python crossing a road in the Florida Everglades is stunning viewers – but many think the person taking the video should’ve run it over.
NASA finds second Earth-sized planet orbiting in habitable zone of its star
The planet, called TOI 700 e, is about 95% of Earth’s size, is likely rocky, and could have liquid water on its surface, NASA said.
The planet, called TOI 700 e, is about 95% of Earth’s size, is likely rocky, and could have liquid water on its surface, NASA said.
Killer whale found dead on Florida beach a first for Southeast, NOAA spokesperson says
A 21-foot orca whale has died after officials said it stranded itself on a Flagler County Beach on Wednesday morning.
A 21-foot orca whale has died after officials said it stranded itself on a Flagler County Beach on Wednesday morning.
2-year-old Florida panther struck, killed by car is first reported death of 2023
Wildlife officials have reported the first Florida panther death of 2023. A 2-year-old female was found dead from an apparent vehicle strike on a rural road in Collier County. Last year, a total of 27 Florida panthers were reported killed, with 25 of those being from vehicle strikes.
Wildlife officials have reported the first Florida panther death of 2023. A 2-year-old female was found dead from an apparent vehicle strike on a rural road in Collier County. Last year, a total of 27 Florida panthers were reported killed, with 25 of those being from vehicle strikes.
Invasive iguanas may be adapting to cold in Florida
When a cold front comes to Florida, both the temperatures and the iguanas drop. But researchers say the Sunshine State's falling iguana phenomenon could become rarer in the future because the invasive lizards appear to be adapting to the cold — and that means they could move further north as well.
When a cold front comes to Florida, both the temperatures and the iguanas drop. But researchers say the Sunshine State's falling iguana phenomenon could become rarer in the future because the invasive lizards appear to be adapting to the cold — and that means they could move further north as well.
Bright green comet may become visible to naked eye later this month
C/2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn’t come so close to Earth since the last ice age, experts say. Here’s how you may be able to see it later this month.
C/2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn’t come so close to Earth since the last ice age, experts say. Here’s how you may be able to see it later this month.
Manatee deaths lower than last year, but experts warn 2023 could be another deadly year for sea cows
The number of manatee deaths dropped from the previous record-breaking year, but with 800 deaths in 2022, experts warn more needs to be done to protect these gentle giants.
The number of manatee deaths dropped from the previous record-breaking year, but with 800 deaths in 2022, experts warn more needs to be done to protect these gentle giants.
TSA: Traveler tries to sneak four-foot ‘emotional support’ snake through security at Tampa airport
Snakes on a plane? Not at Tampa International Airport. Transportation Security Administration agents at Tampa International Airport made a shocking discovery when they found a slithery stowaway trying to get through security.
Snakes on a plane? Not at Tampa International Airport. Transportation Security Administration agents at Tampa International Airport made a shocking discovery when they found a slithery stowaway trying to get through security.
2nd bald eagle egg hatches in Southwest Florida nest
The second of two eggs in the nest of bald eagles Harriet and M15 has hatched.
The second of two eggs in the nest of bald eagles Harriet and M15 has hatched.
Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend
The satellite studied how Earth absorbed and radiated energy from the sun.
The satellite studied how Earth absorbed and radiated energy from the sun.
Full wolf moon rises Friday night, here’s what you should know
The first full moon of the new year will appear at 6:08 p.m. ET.
The first full moon of the new year will appear at 6:08 p.m. ET.
How active are the inshore fish right now?
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says we are on the backside of the cold front and full moon, meaning there is ?good moving currents? making the fish active.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says we are on the backside of the cold front and full moon, meaning there is ?good moving currents? making the fish active.
USF researchers studying Mauna Loa volcano eruption in Hawaii
University of South Florida researchers are studying the recent eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii. For the team it was the opportunity to explore how lava flows and how we can better protect people who live near volcanoes.
University of South Florida researchers are studying the recent eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii. For the team it was the opportunity to explore how lava flows and how we can better protect people who live near volcanoes.
Walter Cunningham, last surviving astronaut from 1968 Apollo 7 mission, dies at 90
Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA’s Apollo program, has died.
Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA’s Apollo program, has died.
Venice wildlife center taking in recycled Christmas trees for rescued animals
As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use.
As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use.
Celestial events to look out for in 2023
Don’t walk, run outside and stare at the sky during these days.
Don’t walk, run outside and stare at the sky during these days.