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Hundreds of NJ residents rally against green energy over environmental concerns

February 20, 2023

Hundreds of NJ residents rally against green energy over environmental concerns

Hundreds of residents in a coastal New Jersey town rallied over the weekend against offshore wind energy in response to the recent surge in whale deaths.

Another dead whale found stranded on New York beach in 'unusual mortality event' along Atlantic coast

February 18, 2023

Another dead whale found stranded on New York beach in 'unusual mortality event' along Atlantic coast

Another dead whale was found on Friday morning on the shores of New York's Rockaway Beach. The female minke whale had wounds and cuts, as well as several broken bones.

US World War II submarine lost for decades found off the coast of Japan

February 17, 2023

US World War II submarine lost for decades found off the coast of Japan

A sunken craft located off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan has been confirmed to be wreckage of a long-lost WWII-era US submarine, according to the Naval History and Heritage Command.

Japan discovers 7,000 new unknown islands after fresh survey

February 16, 2023

Japan discovers 7,000 new unknown islands after fresh survey

Japan's official count of islands within the country's territory is expected to more than double after a new survey by the Geospatial Information Authority.

Never-before-seen footage of the Titanic nearly 12,500 feet below the ocean released

February 15, 2023

Never-before-seen footage of the Titanic nearly 12,500 feet below the ocean released

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution released never-before-seen footage of the Titanic nearly 12,500 feet below the ocean's surface on Wednesday.

New England waters log the second warmest year on record in 2022

February 15, 2023

New England waters log the second warmest year on record in 2022

Waters off the coast of New England were unusually hot in 2022. Last year the water temperatures were the second warmest on record in the Gulf of Maine.

Record 12 manatees released to natural habitat in single day, animal rescue service says

February 14, 2023

Record 12 manatees released to natural habitat in single day, animal rescue service says

A record number of manatees were released back into their natural habitat in a single day at Blue Spring State Park in Florida, according to the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership.

Dead humpback whale washes up on NJ beach, 9th stranding along New York-New Jersey coast in 2 months

February 14, 2023

Dead humpback whale washes up on NJ beach, 9th stranding along New York-New Jersey coast in 2 months

Officials with the NOAA were conducting tests to determine what caused the death of the 24-foot humpback whale that washed ashore in Manasquan, New Jersey, Monday.

Paddleboarder in California shares his strange encounter with sea salps for the first time

February 10, 2023

Paddleboarder in California shares his strange encounter with sea salps for the first time

A paddleboarder off the coast of Dana Point, California, sees sea salps for the first time. The video shows Bill Clements discovering the marine creature and wondering about it.

Savannah port receives delivery of 4 towering new cranes

February 9, 2023

Savannah port receives delivery of 4 towering new cranes

The Port of Savannah has recieved a large delivery of four towering new cranes on Thursday. The cranes will help load larger cargo ships at the container port.