In World First, Scientists Share What Was Almost Certainly a Conversation with a Humpback Whale
Humpback whales have very complicated vocalizing behaviors, but scientists were able to call an adult female over and have a short convo.
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Struggling Manatee Was Close to Dying but Florida Deputy Held it Afloat for 2 Hours
It's believed that it was suffering from toxic exposure to red tide, an algal bloom that can cause a sickness akin to poisoning.
Island Paradise Declared Rat-Free After Massive Volunteer Eradication Campaign
After years of work, the Tetiaroa Atoll has been declared rat-free following a massive effort to poison off two invasive species of rat.
Success: Green Sea Turtles of Florida and Mexico No Longer Endangered
Years of coordinated conservation efforts have paid off for the green sea turtle populations in Florida and the Pacific coast.
Dramatic Boom in Nesting Sites of Sea Turtles As Conservation in West Africa Pays Off
On the West African islands of Cape Verde, conservation work over the last decade is creating huge loggerhead sea turtle booms.
Simple Green LED Lights Save Sharks and Turtles from Accidental Bycatch in Fishing Nets
A simple $8 green LED light was enough to significantly reduce the amount of squid, turtles, rays, and sharks caught in fishing nets.
500% Boom in Numbers of Eggs Laid By Breeding Green Sea Turtles
A breeding ground for green turtles has seen a 500 percent boom in the numbers of clutches of eggs laid since hunting them was banned. It's in the Seychelles.
Tuna Population is Being Restored-While Boosting Fishing: World's Largest No-Catch Zone is 4x Size of California
Scientists aboard fishing boats nearby but outside the area observed 54% more yellowfin tuna were caught, 12% more bigeye tuna.
Watch the Incredible Moment a Sea Lion Swam up to Snorkeling Teen-And Hugged Him: 'It Felt So Euphoric'
A 15-year-old experienced the wildlife moment of a lifetime when a seal swam up to him and hugged him for almost a minute. -Watch
Free Life Jackets Loaned to Anyone in Need - Now Saving Lives in 1,000 Locations Across the US
The world's largest life jacket loaner program crossed a huge milestone, setting up location number 1,000 at the Clearwater beach in Florida.
Researchers Capture Rare Video of 'Mourning' Mother Dolphin Staying with Deceased Calf for Days (WATCH)
A mother dolphin was seen carrying her deceased calf on her back in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, supposed to be a form of grieving.
79-Year-old Diver and This Fish Have Been BFFs for Nearly 30 Years After He Nursed Her Back to Health
This Japanese diver made friends with a wrasse fish, now they've been friends for 5 years. Watch the video.
Fisherman Thrilled to Find Rare Melo Pearl in His Seafood Lunch - Worth up to $350,000
Thai fisherman Prasarnphon Phunwan was digging into his seafood lunch, when he discovered a rare and incredibly expensive Melo pearl.
Parts of the Great Barrier Reef Show Highest Coral Cover in 36 Years
Two main regions of the Great Barrier Reef are showing the highest amount of coral cover since monitoring began 36 years ago.
Alaska Airlines Donates to Coral Reef Conservation While Greening its Business
Alaska Airlines is teaming up with The Nature Conservancy to help restore coral reefs in Hawaii. Touting the paper-reducing benefits of its mobile app, the airline will donate $1 for every customer who downloads the mobile app during the month of August. Passengers can rid themselves of the need to print paper boarding passes at the same time as they help rid the Hawaiian reefs of invasive species.
Some Corals Have Started Adapting to Warmer Temperatures
These coral reef species have started resisting the underwater temperature changes and adapting to the changing climate, instead.
Man Postpones Retirement to Save Reefs After He Accidentally Discovers How to Make Coral Grow 40 Times Faster
After accidentally making a groundbreaking discovery, this researchrt is putting off his retirement so he can save coral reefs around the world.
Undersea Robot Just Delivered 100,000 Heat-Resistant Baby Corals to the Great Barrier Reef
The briefcase-sized robot dispersed over 100,000 coral larvae across Australian reefs – and if it proves to be successful, it could just be the beginning.
Fiji's Corals Are Bouncing Back After Being Reduced to Rubble in Historic Storm
In the marine reserves of Namena and Vatu-i-ra in Fiji, coral reefs devastated by 2016 Cyclone Winston are rapidly recovering.
Thailand Announces Ban on Coral-Damaging Sunscreens in Marine National Parks
Thailand is banning coral reef-damaging sunscreens in marine parks in teh country—a win for nature.
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