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Dead whale shark in Florida washes up on beach; red tide likely killer

July 27, 2018

Dead whale shark in Florida washes up on beach; red tide likely killer

A dead whale shark that recently washed up on a beach in Sanibel Island in Florida was likely killed by the current red tide bloom, wildlife officials said.

Rare whale-dolphin hybrid discovered in Hawaii, scientists say

July 27, 2018

Rare whale-dolphin hybrid discovered in Hawaii, scientists say

There’s a new sea creature swimming in Hawaii waters, researchers with the Cascadia Research Collective recently confirmed: a whale-dolphin hybrid.

Devastating photos show grieving orca pushing dead calf to water surface for two days

July 27, 2018

Devastating photos show grieving orca pushing dead calf to water surface for two days

A dead baby orca was seen being pushed to the surface of waters off the coast of Victoria, British Columbia, by its mother, scientists said.

Florida beaches littered with dead sea turtles; scientists blame red tide

July 26, 2018

Florida beaches littered with dead sea turtles; scientists blame red tide

Nearly 100 sea turtles — many of which are endangered — have washed up on southwestern Florida beaches since October.

Georgia hotel housekeepers find sea turtle hatchlings in trash can, police say

July 25, 2018

Georgia hotel housekeepers find sea turtle hatchlings in trash can, police say

Housekeepers at the Admiral’s Inn in Tybee Island, Georgia found six loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings in a water-filled waste basket on Tuesday, police said.

Pregnant dolphin shot and killed in Mississippi; wildlife officials offer $11K reward for information

July 24, 2018

Pregnant dolphin shot and killed in Mississippi; wildlife officials offer $11K reward for information

Wildlife officials are offering a hefty reward to anyone who can provide information about a pregnant bottlenose dolphin that was shot to death in southern Mississippi.

Sharks in the water: This new interactive map will show you where they are

July 24, 2018

Sharks in the water: This new interactive map will show you where they are

If Shark Week has you wondering whether you should stay out of the water, a shark map from Oceana may be just what you need.

Giant iceberg that broke off Antarctica is now stuck, potentially posing a threat

July 24, 2018

Giant iceberg that broke off Antarctica is now stuck, potentially posing a threat

One year ago, a massive iceberg the size of Delaware broke off from the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica, triggering concerns about how the event could impact shipping routes and sea levels.

Maine beachgoers find decomposing body of possible basking shark: 'It was foul'

July 21, 2018

Maine beachgoers find decomposing body of possible basking shark: 'It was foul'

Maine beachgoers were surprised to find a mysterious sea creature washed up on Higgins Beach earlier this week. It was later determined to perhaps be the decomposing body of a basking shark.

Humpback whales lunge toward California tour boat in shocking video

July 18, 2018

Humpback whales lunge toward California tour boat in shocking video

A pod of humpback whales put on a jaw-dropping display as they lunged for food right in front of a California tour boat in Monterey Bay last week.