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BlueTerra Completes Restoration of Bird Island for FWC

Project strengthens critical rookery habitat in the Indian River Lagoon

BlueTerra Completes Restoration of Bird Island for FWC

Project strengthens critical rookery habitat in the Indian River Lagoon

Feds to Remove Iconic Florida Bird from Endangered Species List

Environmental groups argue the wood stork hasn't met recovery criteria in its historic stronghold of Southwest Florida.

Rescued sea turtle, Calypso, returns to the Gulf after months of recovery

The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab shared a special turtle release with WCTV on Tuesday.

La Trobe University Slashes Emissions 80% in Net Zero Push

University partners with Schneider Electric to modernize infrastructure, integrate renewables, and improve efficiency across campuses.

Everglades Reveals Complex Climate Impact

Yale study analyzes greenhouse gas fluxes in Everglades' mangroves and freshwater marshes

Sea Turtle Rescued from Cold Snap Released in Islamorada

Groundhog the turtle made a full recovery at The Turtle Hospital after being treated for cold stunning.

FWC Investigating Spike in Manatee Deaths in Lee County

25 manatees found dead in the past week, raising concerns about potential causes

Injured Manatee & Calf Rescued in Florida, Moved to SeaWorld for Rehab

Florida Manatee Rescue Highlights Growing Conservation Challenges

Developers Seek to Remove Mangroves in Broward County

Environmental activists fight to preserve 160 acres of mangroves in Dania Beach

White Shark 'Webster' Tracked Hundreds of Miles Off Florida's Space Coast

The adult male white shark was tagged by OCEARCH and is being monitored as it travels through the open Atlantic Ocean.

Study Challenges Assumptions About Melting Glaciers and Climate Change

Rutgers scientists find Antarctic glacial meltwater contributes less iron than previously thought

Obese Cat Amasses Fan Club on Weight Loss Journey

Orange-and-white tabby Mr. Kitty is realizing that all those cat treats add up over time, but a fan club is now rooting him on.

UF/IFAS Offers Free Tool to Identify Invasive Plants

Website helps Floridians avoid planting species that could harm natural areas

NOAA Study Measures Hurricanes' Impact on Undersea Growth

Researchers find hurricanes can alter ocean productivity and biogeochemistry in unexpected ways.

FIU Brings Public Into Ocean Research with Whale Tracking Bracelets

Researchers tag and track whales and dolphins to study climate change and human impacts.

Students for Coral Preservation organizes BleachWatch event with Diver's Paradise

Empowering students to take part in real coral conservation through a guided dive and data collection.

Florida Conservationists Save Endangered African Rhino's Vision

Experts use innovative techniques to treat life-threatening eye infection in Zimbabwe

Injured Sea Turtle Rescued in Florida Covered in Red Algae

Boat strikes and harmful algal blooms pose growing threats to sea turtle populations

Juvenile Sea Turtle Dies After Boat Strike Rescue

The 'fur-covered' turtle was found floating in Florida's Indian River Lagoon