New study finds that ingesting even small amounts of plastic can be fatal for marine animals
By Britta Baechler, University of Toronto, and Erin Murphy, Arizona State University Plastics are everywhere, and the ocean is no ...
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Beyond vacations: How visitor spending safeguards our coastline
A tax on hotels and vacation rentals in Palm Beach County funds projects to restore and protect beaches.
Florida Atlantic study first to show if nesting heat affects sea turtle hatchling ‘IQ’
While the study found no significant impact on learning ability, the findings revealed other effects.
Turtle walks, a South Florida environmentalist and helping humans
Led by a trained professional, the turtle walk is a unique South Florida experience.
During nesting season, follow these tips to protect sea turtles
Being mindful about such things as artificial lights, sandcastles and beach furniture will help as nesting season starts May 1.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ ignores lessons from Deepwater Horizon disaster
Commercial fishing lost $4.9 billion and recreational fishing lost $3.5 billion due to the disaster, a study estimated.
Coastal restoration: Shifting sand — for better or worse
Taking sand from one place to save another often creates more problems — but there are ways to fix that.
Rain or shine? How rainfall impacts size of sea turtle hatchlings
As climate change shifts rainfall patterns, global conservation strategies for sea turtles likely need to be updated.
Why Gov. DeSantis should sign the balloon release ban into law
Balloons are some of the most life-threatening marine litter for crucial wildlife populations.
Gnaw more seagrass? Plant-eaters pose threat in climate change struggle
As ocean waters warm, many herbivores such as sea turtles and manatees are expanding their ranges.