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The toxic red tide has been raising states of emergency within Florida counties over the past few months. The harmful algal blooms are causing extensive fish deaths as well as sickness and death in sea turtles, birds and...

In the largest stranding event ever recorded, 337 dead whales were beached on a remote fjord in southern Chile’s Patagonia. Scientists discovered the whales during an observation flight, but haven’t been able to examine...

In the largest stranding event ever recorded, 337 dead whales were beached on a remote fjord in southern Chile’s Patagonia. Scientists discovered the whales during an observation flight, but haven’t been able to examine...

The west coast is awash in the largest toxic algae bloom ever for the region, according to researchers at the University of California at Santa Cruz. The bloom first appeared in May and now stretches from California up the...

A disturbing menace is invading southwest Florida - and it's killing kills sea turtles, sharks and fish while threatening the region's economy. The "red tide" is caused by a bloom of toxic algae called Karenia brevis. It's...

A disturbning menace is invading southwest Florida in the form of a "red tide." A toxic algae that kills sea turtles, sharks and fish, red tides also threatens the region's economy. This particular strain called Karenia brevis...

Life for a manatee is tough. Sure, it may look like a lot of grazing and lazy swimming at first glance, but these docile creatures have to contend with boats, tourist harassment, and habitat destruction. The Florida Fish...

Photo via Shutterstock Residents of Chongqing, China got quite a surprise when they looked out at the Yangtze River yesterday: The river, which usually has a golden-brown hue, had been dyed a deep red-orange, and nobody...