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November 2, 2024

USA’s 9 Largest Snakes: A Look Into the Longest, Venomous, and Most Elusive Serpents

The United States is home to a diverse array of snake species, each with their unique characteristics and ecological roles. Understanding these serpents is crucial not only for safety but also for

Nature·Wildlife

Florida’s Python Crisis: How Illegal Pet Trading Spawned an Environmental Menace

The U.S. Geological Survey says the Python population exploded into an invasion after 20 years at the southern tip of Everglades National Park that envelops the southern third of Florida. According to the reports they have passed through Broward and

March 10, 2023

Anaconda Alert: Invasive Slithering Threat Infests the Everglades, Florida.

Nature·USA·Wildlife

Invasive Giants: A Predatory Problem The landscape of South America’s tropical rainforests is starkly different from Florida’s Everglades, yet, it appears a significant link

New Satellite Images Show The Incoming Invasion of Massive Sargassum Seaweed Belt Threatening Florida and Caribbean Coastlines

Nature·Ocean

A massive belt of seaweed called sargassum is expected to approach Florida and the Caribbean, causing numerous problems as it washes ashore. The Great

Nature·Space·USA

Toxic Algal Bloom Envelops Florida’s Lake Okeechobee, Visible Even from Space

An unseen ecological battle is being waged in Florida. Yet, its effects are so massive that it can be glimpsed from the stars. Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s largest freshwater reserve and the United

Govind Tekale

August 6, 2023

Nature·USA

Rabbit Rescue or Rabbit Removal? A Neighborhood Divided in Florida over Fluffy Invasion

A Community Divided The tranquil neighborhood of Jenada Isles, home to 81 families in Wilton Manors, Florida, is grappling with an unprecedented challenge: an invasion of non-native lionhead rabbit. Traced back to

Govind Tekale

July 29, 2023

Nature·News·USA

Giant African Land Snails Wreak Havoc for Florida Agriculture and Public Health

The invasion of giant African land snails in south Florida has raised concerns among residents and agricultural authorities. These snails consume over 500 species of plants, including fruits and vegetables that are

Govind Tekale

June 24, 2023

Nature·Ocean·USA

Florida’s Sargassum Apocalypse: A Massive Seaweed Blob Hits the Coastline

Weighing an estimated 10 million pounds and stretching 5,000 miles wide, a giant seaweed blob has begun making landfall on Florida beaches. Called sargassum, the seaweed is leaving girthy, smelly clumps on

Govind Tekale

April 26, 2023

News·Science

Lightning Strikes Gold: The Discovery of a Never-Before-Seen Phosphorus Mineral in Florida

In Florida, a new phosphorus material is formed in a rock as a result of a lightning bolt striking a tree. A transitional substance between space minerals & the Earth’s crust can

Govind Tekale

April 20, 2023

Climate·USA·Water

Rapidly Rising Sea Levels Along US Coastline Cause Concerns for Future

The Journal Nature Communications has published a new study that reveals that sea levels along the US coastline have been rising rapidly over the last 12 years. Since 2010, the coastline along

Govind Tekale

April 13, 2023

Pollution·USA·Water

EPA Survey Finds Over 9 Million Lead Pipes In The US, Allocates $3 Billion For Replacement

According to an EPA survey, there are 9.2 million lead pipes in the US that need to be replaced to prevent lead contamination in drinking water. Exposure to lead from corroding pipes

Rahul Somvanshi

April 5, 2023

Nature·Pollution·Water

Pharmaceutical Pollution in Florida Waters: A Hidden Threat to Fish and Humans

High levels of pharmaceutical contaminants were found in the blood & tissues of Redfish in Florida waters by a year-long study conducted by the Florida International University ( FIU ) and Bonefish

Govind Tekale

April 5, 2023

Nature·Ocean·Travel

A Massive 5,000-Mile Seaweed Bloom Threatens Tourism and Ecosystems Along the Atlantic Belt

A massive seaweed bloom spread across 5,000-mile, the ‘Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt,’ is one of the largest on record and is posing a threat to wildlife, infrastructure, and the tourism industry. The

Rahul Somvanshi

March 13, 2023

Nature·Science·USA

200 Year Old Giant Clam Found on St. James Island in Florida

An Americorps member, Blaine Parker, was out gathering shellfish at Alligator Point by the St. James Island in Franklin County when he accidently stumbled upon a rare and enormous quahog clam. Quahog

Rahul Somvanshi

February 28, 2023

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