Healthy shark populations are crucial for healthy oceans
Decades of research led by Florida International University's Mike Heithaus reveals the role sharks play in our oceans.
Decades of research led by Florida International University's Mike Heithaus reveals the role sharks play in our oceans.
Microplastics are less than 5 mm in length, formed from the breakdown of larger plastics or produced for commercial use.
The ocean absorbs about 90% of the excess heat caused by emissions from burning fossil fuels and other activities.
We can still reduce the number of species at risk from increasing ocean temperatures.
Environment Florida held 16 patrols for plastic pellets across the state and found pellets at eight locations.
Our marine creatures and coral reefs are being pummeled by ocean heat waves.
Since 1970, global populations of sharks and rays have decreased by more than 70%.
At least 94 living organisms produce light through a chemical reaction inside their bodies, an ability called bioluminescence.
Nurdles, or plastic pellets, are tiny beads of raw plastic used to make all kinds of things, from grocery bags ...
This bite-sized video explores the blue economy, also called the ocean economy, and its economic impact in Florida.
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