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Endangered zebra sharks to be released back into oceans in first-ever international 're-wilding' effort

March 20, 2023

Endangered zebra sharks to be released back into oceans in first-ever international 're-wilding' effort

ReShark has brought together 15 countries and 44 aquariums to raise zebra sharks in captivity and release them back into the wild. Global initiative aims to revive dwindling shark populations.

Baby zebra shark is released in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

March 19, 2023

Baby zebra shark is released in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A shark pup becomes the first to be released back into the wild as part of an international project to revive shark populations worldwide.

Colombian navy seizes mystery submarine with more than ton of cocaine, 2 lifeless bodies on board

March 14, 2023

Colombian navy seizes mystery submarine with more than ton of cocaine, 2 lifeless bodies on board

Nearly 3,000 pounds of cocaine worth about $87 million were located in a submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, the Colombian navy announced.

Dolphins seen jumping near boat in California

March 14, 2023

Dolphins seen jumping near boat in California

Bill Clements and Justin Kezmoh were boating in Dana Point, California, when they saw a dolphin pop out of the water a mere seconds after they wished for a special appearance.

Massive smelly algae bloom nearing Florida will impact health of residents, ocean

March 14, 2023

Massive smelly algae bloom nearing Florida will impact health of residents, ocean

A massive macroalgae bloom may be heading toward Florida's Gulf Coast. The sargassum, which provides a habitat for migratory organisms, can negatively impact coastal life.

Seven Mexican nationals among the eight migrants who died after smuggling boats capsized near San Diego

March 13, 2023

Seven Mexican nationals among the eight migrants who died after smuggling boats capsized near San Diego

Seven of the eight migrants who died after two smuggling vessels capsized off the coast of southern California over the weekend were Mexican nationals, officials said Monday.

Florida red tide brings burning eyes, thousands of dead fish

March 11, 2023

Florida red tide brings burning eyes, thousands of dead fish

Authorities are warning people in Florida to not swim in or around red tide waters over the possibility of skin irritation, rashes and burning and sore eyes.

Hundreds of Virginia boats sped in areas used to protect endangered right whale before one was killed: report

March 11, 2023

Hundreds of Virginia boats sped in areas used to protect endangered right whale before one was killed: report

Hundreds of boats were found to have sped through areas designed to protect the endangered right whale in the days before one was found dead on the shores of Virginia Beach.

UN agrees to buy stranded Yemeni tanker carrying 1M crude oil barrels

March 9, 2023

UN agrees to buy stranded Yemeni tanker carrying 1M crude oil barrels

The United Nations announced Thursday that it agreed to purchase a stranded vessel capable of carrying up to a million barrels of crude oil.

Massive 11-foot, 1,200-pound great white shark detected off Florida coast as spring breakers flock to beaches

March 8, 2023

Massive 11-foot, 1,200-pound great white shark detected off Florida coast as spring breakers flock to beaches

An 11-foot, 1,264 pounds great white shark pinged off of Florida's Gulf Coast on Monday ahead of spring break for college student's across America.