Pondering extinction, creation and the sounds of the Rice’s whale in the Gulf
The moral implications of allowing a species to fall victim to extinction are as catastrophic as the ecological ones.
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After decades of protections, green sea turtles have been saved from the brink of extinction — for now
Scientists caution fisheries and climate change are still threats and conservation efforts must continue.
Scientists: Florida coral crisis demands genetic rescue and climate action
Elkhorn and staghorn corals native to Florida are now considered 'functionally extinct' in the wild.
The sounds of extinction: Protect species before they’re silenced
Without action to safeguard the wonders of creation in Florida, we may one day look to the air and see ...
Debunking the horror: To oceans, sharks are vital, not villains
The shark's frightening reputation has contributed to a lack of focus on their preservation, leading some species toward extinction.
First local extinction in the US due to sea level rise
Researchers salvaged six ailing fragments of the Key Largo tree cactus for off-site cultivation to ensure their survival.