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A Florida Park’s Gopher Tortoise Population Exploded Thanks to Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s coast, gopher tortoise populations unexpectedly surged in one area.
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Thousands of Blue Blobs Wash Up in California, Signaling Spring
Learn what these creatures are, why they appear, and if they’re safe to touch.
Fiji Is Asking Tourists to ‘Give Back’ 1 Hour of Their Vacation
The island nation is inviting travelers to donate some of their vacation to support local communities and environmental efforts.
Listen to a Shark ‘Chirp’ in First-of-Its-Kind Audio Recording
For the first time, researchers have documented a shark producing sound.
Maine Fisherman Pampers the Protected Lobsters He Catches With Claw Manicures
One Maine lobster fisherman goes the extra mile by taking care of the protected crustaceans he catches before returning them to the water.
Brave Octopus Filmed Hitchhiking on a 10-Foot Shark
A Maori octopus was spotted clinging to a shortfin mako shark, leaving scientists puzzled.
Whale Pee Is Good for the Ocean, Study Finds
A new study reveals that baleen whales, including humpbacks and gray whales, enrich oceans when they take a whizz.
Who Owns the ‘Titanic’?
The complicated legal case involving salvage rights to the RMS ‘Titanic’ continues, 40 years after the famous shipwreck was rediscovered.
Mantis Shrimp Remain Unharmed While Dealing Deadly Punches, Study Shows
Mantis shrimp can deal incredible blows without damaging themselves, but how? The makeup of their armor is key.
Ship vs. Boat: What’s the Difference?
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How Do Octopuses Poop?
The funnel they use to get around serves a dual purpose.
Jet Stream vs. Gulf Stream: What’s the Difference?
Learn the key differences between the two before the next polar vortex.
Study Reveals How Some Corals ‘Walk’ Across the Sea Floor
Witness a mushroom coral on the move.
Meet Bathynomus Vaderi, the Foot-Long Sea Bug Named After Darth Vader
Bathynomus vaderi is a supergiant isopod that can grow 12.7 inches in length.
Mystery ‘Grease Balls’ Washing Ashore in Australia Are Prompting Beach Closures
The tiny little tar blobs could be nothing—or they could be dangerous.
‘Titanic’ Salvage Missions Placed on Indefinite Hold Thanks to Legal Issues
A blend of bureaucracy and saltwater is conspiring to keep any of the ship’s remaining secrets from being brought to the surface.
Otters Are Keeping Invasive Crabs Under Control in Monterey Bay
A new study shows that hungry sea otters are keeping Monterey Bay’s green crab population in check, one bite at a time.
You Can Book a Night on a World War II Submarine Through Airbnb
Wisconsin's USS ‘Cobia’ offers guests a living history lesson via Airbnb.
1 Trillion-Ton “Megaberg” Is Roaming the Ocean Once Again
The mammoth iceberg first broke off in 1986. Roughly the size of Rhode Island, A23a is on the move once more.
Lost Emperor Penguin Who Washed Up in Australia Returns Home
A penguin named Gus captured people’s hearts when he appeared on an Australian beach not long ago. Now he’s ready to go back home.
Tsunami vs. Tidal Wave: What’s the Difference?
Tsunamis and tidal waves may look similar, but they differ in crucial ways.
Weird White Blobs Are Taking Over Some Canadian Beaches
The beaches of Newfoundland are a little less pleasant since white blobs have appeared everywhere.
Explore the World’s First Underwater Cemetery
Neptune Memorial Reef is a piece of art, a cemetery, and a haven for wildlife.
Watch an Octopus Boss Around Fish to Track Down Prey
A new study shows that octopuses become bosses and fish become subordinates when the two species hunt together.