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Migrating whale sharks make pit stops at oil and gas rigs
Human-made structures act as artificial reefs, luring plankton and, in turn, Earth’s largest fish. That could put whale sharks at risk of ship strikes.
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Scientist hope to learn about the 'lost years' after baby sea turtles reach the sea
Researchers set out to catch baby turtles in the Gulf of Mexico to tag them and learn more about where they go when they scurry to the sea after hatching.
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UCF researchers advance knowledge about juvenile sea turtle’s early life stage, informing conservation efforts
In a new study, biology researchers from the College of Sciences’ UCF Marine Turtle Research Group studied the dispersal ...
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Officials respond to another major incident at one of the world's largest oil refineries — why does it keep happening?
There was an enormous oil spill at Shell's largest Asian refinery, raising major concerns about safety and environmental ...
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In an ‘impressive’ rescue, more than 1,200 sea turtles saved from cold Florida waters
In one of the state’s largest cold-water rescues over the past decade, biologists say they saved a whopping 1,200 stunned sea turtles from the frigid St. Joseph Bay area over five days.
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As Russian oil spill fouls beaches, locals fume over official response
Over the past month, the popular Black Sea resort beaches of ... but with much of the oil underwater, it is difficult to determine. While the spill is not as large as some more-notorious incidents ...
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A Storm, a Spill and a Disaster for the Black Sea’s Beaches
Russian officials originally claimed that the spill was contained, but soon after the disaster, sightings of floating oil and tarred birds were reported all along Russia’s Black Sea coast.
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Influx of cold-stunned sea turtles washing up on St. Johns County beaches
It is a common cause of death for sea turtles and another local threatened species - the Florida manatee. If you see a washed-up sea turtle, St. Johns County officials say to never push them back ...
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Another Islander speaks out about a life-altering oil spill bill and urges P.E.I. government to act
A Charlottetown resident is calling on the P.E.I. government to do more to protect homeowners after reading about a recent oil spill very similar to one on his Montague property 20 years ago ...
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Oil spill trustees seek comment on $40M plan for coastal habitat projects, sea turtle project
The Texas Trustee Implementation Group for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill seeks public input on the recently ... In addition, the group solicits public comment on extending the Texas portion of the ...
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Oil spill unchecked in Nigeria's delta region, say activists
An oil spill in Nigeria's delta region has caused a fire that is yet to be contained. A subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited blames the spill on oil thieves. Accidents are ...
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No matter the conditions, Sea Tow is ready to search for cold-stunned turtles
However, that didn’t stop him and Scott Gunvordahl from searching for cold-stunned sea turtles. “Brutal. Not so bad when you’re going with the wind, but coming against the wind at 30 ...