LIFESTYLE November 17, 2023 Meet the American who gave the nation our Thanksgiving origin story: Pilgrim Edward Winslow Mayflower passenger Edward Winslow wrote the only contemporary account of the Pilgrims' first year in Plymouth, including the story of the first Thanksgiving in 1621.
US November 13, 2023 US regulators take action to protect endangered bird by limiting horseshoe crab harvest Fishing regulators from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are taking action to restrict the harvest of female horseshoe crabs in the Delaware Bay.
Caribbean November 13, 2023 Dominica creates world's first marine reserve for endangered sperm whales Dominica's government has announced its intent to establish the world's first marine protected area for sperm whales in waters off the island nation's western coast.
Japan November 9, 2023 Tiny island forms after undersea volcano erupts off the coast of Japan An undersea volcano's eruption off Japan three weeks ago has birthed a tiny new island, although it may not last long. The island is about 328 feet in diameter.
Florida October 20, 2023 Florida road crew unearths unusual find from 1800s in highway A Florida road crew found a shipwreck — estimated to date back to the 1800s — buried about eight to 10 feet under a highway during routine construction work.
LIFESTYLE October 16, 2023 Underwater photography competition crowns winners among 1,600 photos: See a 3-headed eel pic and more An underwater photography contest announced the winners after over 1,600 stunning images were submitted. See some of the photos that earned a gold prize.
VIDEO October 6, 2023 Manatee rescued after it was found stranded on coastal island A nearly 11-foot manatee was spotted in coastal waterways near Clearwater, Florida. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and local police helped rescue the animal and safely restored it to open water.
World War Two October 5, 2023 Undersea video of lost WWII aircraft carriers provides new clues about their dramatic last moments New video footage of three aircraft carriers sunk during the Battle of Midway in 1942 has provided additional insight into the last moments of the doomed ships.
LIFESTYLE October 4, 2023 Sea turtle with net around its neck is rescued by speedboat tour guide in heroic moment A sea turtle was spotted with an old fishing net around its neck and body by members of a speedboat tour in Thailand. The heroic civilians stopped to help and set the creature free.
VIDEO October 4, 2023 Ocean tour guide rescues sea turtle tangled in net A speedboat tour guide in Phuket province, Thailand, recently rescued a sea turtle that was tangled in ghost net. The turtle was successfully set free and released back into the water.
Australia September 30, 2023 Whale capsizes boat leaving 1 person dead, another injured in ‘absolute freak accident’: officials One man was killed and another was taken to a hospital after their boat capsized in Australia when it was hit by a breaching whale, officials said.