A federal lawsuit pits green energy against saving endangered whales, as three conservative groups are suing the Biden administration to stop what they say would be the largest wind energy project in … [Read more...] about Whale of a lawsuit threatens to swallow up Biden green energy agenda
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Florida vacationers beware! Great white shark named ‘Penny’ circling warm waters
A 10-foot great white shark, named Penny, was captured lurking the waters off the coast of Florida.According to ocean research organization OCEARCH, Penny was tracked off the coast of Fort Myers Beach … [Read more...] about Florida vacationers beware! Great white shark named ‘Penny’ circling warm waters
Authorities accidentally discover submarine containing 4 tons of cocaine while searching for missing fisherman
A submarine filled with 4,000 kilograms — approximately 4.5 tons — of cocaine and piloted by four criminals was discovered off the Pacific coast of Colombia. Officials conducting a search mission for … [Read more...] about Authorities accidentally discover submarine containing 4 tons of cocaine while searching for missing fisherman
Ocean exploration company’s possible proof of Amelia Earhart’s wrecked plane nearly vanished: report
A South Carolina-based ocean exploration company that claims it may have discovered Amelia Earhart’s plane from her ill-fated expedition in 1937, nearly had a disappearance of its own after running … [Read more...] about Ocean exploration company’s possible proof of Amelia Earhart’s wrecked plane nearly vanished: report
How Big Data helps researchers protect the high seas’ biodiversity
The planet's high seas have become areas where lots of human activity takes place -- including fishing, transportation and mining -- that could threaten their biodiversity, according to researchers.No … [Read more...] about How Big Data helps researchers protect the high seas’ biodiversity
Great Barrier reef sees most widespread bleaching ever recorded, scientists say
Australia's Great Barrier reef is experiencing its most widespread bleaching event ever recorded.Coral bleaching is caused by thermal stress due to spikes in sea temperatures during unusually hot … [Read more...] about Great Barrier reef sees most widespread bleaching ever recorded, scientists say
Greenland shed enormous 600B tons of ice last year, scientists warn
A disturbing new study notes that Greeland lost 600 billion tons of ice by the end of last summer, enough to raise global sea levels 2.2 millimeters in just two months by itself.The research, … [Read more...] about Greenland shed enormous 600B tons of ice last year, scientists warn
Two new ‘astonishing’ shark species discovered in the Indian Ocean
An international team of marine scientists has discovered two new species of six-gilled sharks in the Indian Ocean.The Pliotrema kajae (kaja’s six-gilled sawshark) and Pliotrema annae (anna’s … [Read more...] about Two new ‘astonishing’ shark species discovered in the Indian Ocean
5 interesting facts about the moon
The moon has been the Earth's companion in the Solar System for almost five billion years. It is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot.The brightest and largest object in our night … [Read more...] about 5 interesting facts about the moon
Sea turtles eat plastic because it smells like food, study shows
New research reveals that some sea turtles confuse the smell of plastic with the smell of food.A range of different marine creatures interact with the vast amount of plastic waste that ends up in the … [Read more...] about Sea turtles eat plastic because it smells like food, study shows