Dog Wearing Life Jacket is Found Adrift in Vast Gulf of Mexico (WATCH)
Like a needle in a haystack, this Jack Russell terrier bobbed for hours on the perilous sea, until strangers spotted him and scooped him up with a rescue.
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Hundreds of Stranded New Zealand Whales Swim Free
Hundreds of pilot whales have been washing ashore since Thursday night – luckily, this pod of 240 whales were able to free themselves in time.
We Might Be Able to Stop Tsunamis in Their Tracks by Firing Sound Waves
Being able to prevent tsunamis from hitting coastal cities with acoustic sound waves could save millions of lives.
Major Chinese Airline Bans Shark Fin Cargo
In a major conservation victory, Air China has become the first airline from the nation's mainland that has banned the transportation of shark fin.
Sawdust Reinvented into Super Sponge for Oil Spills
For oils spills in the Arctic, this modified saw dust is low-cost, environmentally-friendly, and can float or be collected despite rough or freezing waters.
Student Invents Biodegradable Packaging From Seagrass That Washes Up on Beaches
This seaweed packaging is entirely renewable and mold resistant– a natural alternative to ubiquitous plastic.
Mislabeled Seafood May be More Sustainable, Study Says
It's estimated that up to 30% of fish is actually something other than what is listed on the menu or label – but that may be better for endangered populations.
Watch Boat Captain Pull Rusty Hook From Mouth of 7-Foot-Long Shark
It's a good thing that this fearless fisherman has worked with sharks before.
Watch a Dozen Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Rescue Swimmers
When lifeguards were unable to haul these struggling swimmers back to shore, nearby civilians didn't waste a second in lending a hand.
80 Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Save Family Being Dragged Out to Sea By RipTide
This crowd of beachgoers weren't about to let a whole family drown right in front of their eyes.
Irish Beach Washed Away 33 Years Ago Has Just Returned Overnight
The tourism on Achill Island took a blow when their beloved beach disappeared – but thanks to this 'freak tide', the sands are back.
Baby Octopus is Quick to Thank Human Rescuer Before it Swims Back to Sea
Considering how octopi are pretty intelligent creatures, this little cephalopod thanking its human rescuer is a wonderfully pure exchange.
Major Earthquake May Have Saved Island From Coastal Erosion
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Kaikōura in November may have actually saved it from the tides.
Scientists Unlock the Key to Turning Algae into Oil
Half of the biomass in the world is located underwater – and since its more renewable than its land-based counterparts, it could be the oil of the future.
Elephant Stranded 5 Miles Out to Sea Rescued by Navy
This Sri Lankan elephant was given a "miraculous escape" after it was rescued by navy officers 5 miles out at sea.
As a Means of Saving the Ocean, Man Tries to Become First Person to Swim Across the Pacific
Ben Lecomte might be the person most prepared to spend 6 to 8 months swimming the 5,500-mile span of the Pacific—and he hopes to leave a healthier ocean in his wake.
In World First, Norway Will Only Be Allowing Electric Ships to Enter Their Pristine Fjords
The initiative is not only expected to benefit the environment, but also ease the health concerns of local populations and visiting tourists.
Hawaii Lawmakers Have Just Passed First Ever Ban on Sale of Toxic Sunscreen
The historic ban is the first piece of legislation that takes a stance against oxybenzone and octinoxate: two ingredients that are commonly found in most sunscreens.
New Zealand Launches Dramatic Ban on All Future Off-Shore Oil Exploration
The New Zealand government has also been quick to reassure concerned parties that the transition is being made so that no jobs will be lost in the transition to a cleaner fuel economy.
Scientists Believe They Found a Way to Stop Future Hurricanes in Their Tracks
These Norwegian scientists believe they may have found a way to prevent hurricanes from forming using technology that has already been proved efficient.
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