Critically Endangered Sawfish Wash Up Dead, Dying on Florida Shores, Baffling Scientists

Medicine & Technology Mar 15, 2024

Twenty dead sawfish have been found so far, while over 60 have been seen thrashing and struggling in shallow waters. Read to learn more.

NOAA’s Iconic Reefs Mission Launched To Restore the Seven Reef Sites in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Nov 29, 2023

Conservationists have come up with a new solution to save the coral reefs in Florida Keys from the effects of ocean heatwave. Learn more about it in this article.

Newly Identified 'Margarita' Snail Has Odd Bright Yellow Hue That Could Help Shoo Predators Away, Was Named After Popular Cocktail

Oct 09, 2023

The Margarita snail was discovered in an area heavily visited, yet scientists could still find something new. Read to learn more.

Florida Corals Removed from Ocean Nurseries and Placed in Cooler Land-Based Tanks As Water Temperature Rises Above Their Survival Temperature

Jul 31, 2023

Corals have specific requirements to survive and when it comes to temperature, they have to live in 70 and 84 °F. Read to learn more.

47-Foot Dead Sperm Whale Found in Florida Keys Likely Died Due to Various Debris in Its Stomach, Experts Say

May 17, 2022

Biologists conducted a necropsy on the dead sperm whale in the Florida keys and found various debris in its stomach. Read more to know the details.

‘Ranger,’ the Juvenile Bottlenose Dolphin Rescued in 2021 Finds Permanent Home in Florida

Mar 27, 2022

Orphaned male calf called Ranger has found his permanent sanctuary in Dolphin Research Centers. Find out how the TMMSN rescues and rehabilitates dolphins.

Why Is Florida Releasing Genetically Modified Mosquitoes? Experts Explain Why

Apr 17, 2021

The EPA approved Oxitec’s mosquitoes for release this spring. They said GM mosquitoes are successful in reducing disease spread.

Seaweed-Eating Crabs Could Help Save Threatened Coral Reefs

Jan 29, 2021

Caribbean seaweed-eating king crabs could save the coral reefs by keeping excessive seaweed growth under control.