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Mysterious tar balls wash up on New Jersey beaches

November 29, 2023

Mysterious tar balls wash up on New Jersey beaches

The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities are investigating after they were notified of mysterious tar balls along the popular beaches in the Jersey Shore.

Texas oyster harvests plunge again as climate change and overharvesting threaten industry, officials say

November 28, 2023

Texas oyster harvests plunge again as climate change and overharvesting threaten industry, officials say

Texas has closed the majority of its public oyster reefs for the second consecutive year due to declining populations caused by climate change and overharvesting.

Video shows US Coast Guard's daring rescue of couple, dog after Florida boat takes on water

November 20, 2023

Video shows US Coast Guard's daring rescue of couple, dog after Florida boat takes on water

A video from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter shows the daring rescue of a couple and their pup after their boat began to take on water off the coast of Florida.

'Chopped' champion on how to prepare jellyfish for consumption, plus the health benefits of the sea jelly

November 20, 2023

'Chopped' champion on how to prepare jellyfish for consumption, plus the health benefits of the sea jelly

Despite their association with beachside stings, jellyfish hold a treasure trove of health benefits, including heart health and weight management. Here are insights.

Delaware's coastal treasures await exploration

November 19, 2023

Delaware's coastal treasures await exploration

Delaware's coastline offers an array of captivating beaches with distinct personalities, catering to varied interests with family-friendly amenities and diverse attractions.

Meet the American who gave the nation our Thanksgiving origin story: Pilgrim Edward Winslow

November 17, 2023

Meet the American who gave the nation our Thanksgiving origin story: Pilgrim Edward Winslow

Mayflower passenger Edward Winslow wrote the only contemporary account of the Pilgrims' first year in Plymouth, including the story of the first Thanksgiving in 1621.

US regulators take action to protect endangered bird by limiting horseshoe crab harvest

November 13, 2023

US regulators take action to protect endangered bird by limiting horseshoe crab harvest

Fishing regulators from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are taking action to restrict the harvest of female horseshoe crabs in the Delaware Bay.

Dominica creates world's first marine reserve for endangered sperm whales

November 13, 2023

Dominica creates world's first marine reserve for endangered sperm whales

Dominica's government has announced its intent to establish the world's first marine protected area for sperm whales in waters off the island nation's western coast.

Tiny island forms after undersea volcano erupts off the coast of Japan

November 9, 2023

Tiny island forms after undersea volcano erupts off the coast of Japan

An undersea volcano's eruption off Japan three weeks ago has birthed a tiny new island, although it may not last long. The island is about 328 feet in diameter.

Florida road crew unearths unusual find from 1800s in highway

October 20, 2023

Florida road crew unearths unusual find from 1800s in highway

A Florida road crew found a shipwreck — estimated to date back to the 1800s — buried about eight to 10 feet under a highway during routine construction work.