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July 7, 2022

WHO committee to reconvene over monkeypox outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene a second meeting of an emergency committee over whether monkeypox should be declared a global health emergency.

July 6, 2022

RI officials warn of dangerous jellyfish with powerful sting

Rhode island's environment officials have warned of a jellyfish which has a powerful sting. The species in question are adult clinging jellyfish.

July 6, 2022

BA.5 becomes dominant US omicron subvariant

The omicron subvariant BA.5 is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S., making up 53.6% of cases. BA4 makes up 16.5% of the variants in circulation.

July 5, 2022

Florida warns residents of giant African land snail that may cause meningitis in humans: report

Giant African snails have reemerged in Pasco County, Florida. Action is being taken to quarantine and eliminate the snails but there is still a risk to humans.

July 5, 2022

US government will protect rare mussels after decade-long campaign

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the Canoe Creek clubshell, which lives in Alabama rivers, is now considered an endangered species.

July 5, 2022

Maine coast sees alarming number of dead seals washing up, avian influenza is to blame

An unusually large number of seals have been washing up dead on the coast of Maine this summer. The federal government believes avian influenza is to blame.

July 5, 2022

Illinois teen fisherman catches 50-inch muskie: 'A whole experience'

Kaiden Schrieber, 15, of the Chicago area, has been trying to catch a muskie for quite some time, spending hours of research and leaning on local fishermen for advice.

July 5, 2022

Shortfin mako sharks can no longer be fished, according to the federal government

Shortfin Mako fishing has been shut down by the federal government, because the species population has been declining and they want to give them time to recover.

July 5, 2022

Decrease in Salmon affects killer whales, according to studies

Southern Resident killer whales have been lacking food for multiple years. The fluctuating level of salmon from spawning areas on rivers has a negative affect on killer whale health.

July 5, 2022

New York beaches reopen following Long Island shark attack

New York beaches reopened on Monday following a shark attack on Sunday morning that injured a lifeguard. The U.S. recorded the most unprovoked shark bites last year.