‘Jaws’ at 50: Was the terrifying movie really to blame for worldwide shark declines?
Since the film’s release, sharks have experienced the worst declines in their 450-million-year history.
Month: June 2025
Florida shellfish industry, communities push governor to ban Apalachicola drilling
House Bill 1143 would block drilling within 10 miles of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve.
FSU researcher uses NASA satellite data to reveal global patterns in tropical forest canopy height
Understanding the factors that determine canopy height is crucial for accurate estimates of carbon storage
We don’t want to fly blind: Keep funding Hurricane Hunters
NOAA Hurricane Hunters gather crucial data that is used to improve forecasts, but have faced budget cuts.
With new Senate legislation, Congress is one step closer to gutting the Inflation Reduction Act
The 'Big Beautiful Bill' targets tax credits designed to put the US on the path to net-zero carbon emissions.
Video: The impact of microplastics
Plastic breaks down into tiny pieces that damage the environment and human health.
Are we too late? A Miami teen shares her hopes and fears for the planet at UN Ocean Conference
Climate change, plastic pollution and collapsing fish stocks are among the threats facing the world's oceans.
FAU Sensing Institute’s weather network brings real-time forecasting
The SEA Econet delivers data that directly informs forecasts and warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
Climate change vs. immigration: assessing threats and getting priorities straight
By Joseph Bonasia Months after historic wildfires engulfed parts of the city, the National Guard and Marines are in Los ...
The heat behind the storm: Hurricanes are changing fast, and our response must keep pace
Warmer ocean waters provide the energy hurricanes need to form, intensify and maintain their strength.
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