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Orca calf stranded in Canadian lagoon to be airlifted and reunited with family, rescuers say

April 4, 2024

Orca calf stranded in Canadian lagoon to be airlifted and reunited with family, rescuers say

Authorities in Canada are organizing an operation to airlift a stranded orca calf from a remote tidal lagoon off northern Vancouver Island, officials say.

West Coast whale population recovers 5 years after hundreds washed up ashore

April 1, 2024

West Coast whale population recovers 5 years after hundreds washed up ashore

The population numbers of gray whales are increasing years after hundreds washed up dead on West Coast beaches in 2019; the 'unusual mortality event' has ended.

Tourists spot dolphin backflipping in the ocean

April 1, 2024

Tourists spot dolphin backflipping in the ocean

A backflipping dolphin was seen jumping through the air while tourists watched on a nearby tour in Monterey Bay, California. See the dolphin flip with a humpback whale lurking nearby!

US asks fishermen to save WWII warship, historic wrecks by protecting underwater 'time capsules'

March 31, 2024

US asks fishermen to save WWII warship, historic wrecks by protecting underwater 'time capsules'

NOAA asked fishermen and boaters to steer clear of historic shipwrecks in a protected sanctuary off the coast of Massachusetts to preserve the underwater "time capsules"

California safeguard protecting beachgoers from sharks on life support, expert warns

March 29, 2024

California safeguard protecting beachgoers from sharks on life support, expert warns

A renowned shark research center in Southern California may shut down after the state pulled integral funding for a program that provides lifeguards safeguards against attacks.

Whale of a lawsuit threatens to swallow up Biden green energy agenda

March 27, 2024

Whale of a lawsuit threatens to swallow up Biden green energy agenda

Three conservative groups are suing the Biden administration to stop what they claim would be the largest wind energy project in the world.

Florida beachgoer wrangles shark caught on fishing rod: video

March 25, 2024

Florida beachgoer wrangles shark caught on fishing rod: video

A 7.5-foot-long shark was recently caught on a fishing rod at a Florida beach. Social media video shows the incident at Miramar Beach near Destin.

Florida vacationers beware! Great white shark named 'Penny' circling warm waters

March 21, 2024

Florida vacationers beware! Great white shark named 'Penny' circling warm waters

Florida vacationers should be wary after an ocean organization said that a 10-foot great white shark pinged off the coast of the Sunshine State this week.

3 great white sharks ping near Georgia, South Carolina coasts: 'It's moving days'

March 20, 2024

3 great white sharks ping near Georgia, South Carolina coasts: 'It's moving days'

Researchers this week said three great white sharks, two adults and a juvenile, pinged off the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina.

Baby seal in New Hampshire found trapped between rocks: 'Couldn't climb out'

March 20, 2024

Baby seal in New Hampshire found trapped between rocks: 'Couldn't climb out'

A young seal lay trapped between rocks near the water at Odiorne Point State Park in New Hampshire — until a passerby alerted authorities to the wild animal's plight. Here's what happened.