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A marine ecologist collapsed in tears when she spotted a critically endangered waved albatross off California's coast, thousands of miles north of where the species has ever been seen. The stunning sighting gives scientists hope that this magnificent bird might simply be taking a year off from breeding.
A critically endangered waved albatross was spotted off California's coast, 3,000 miles from its Galapagos home. Scientists are captivated by this extraordinary journey and what it might teach us about ocean wildlife.
A critically endangered waved albatross shocked scientists when it appeared off the California coast, thousands of miles from its Galapagos home. The majestic seabird's unexpected journey has researchers wondering if it's a lone wanderer or a sign of changing ocean patterns.
English golfer Justin Rose made history by holing his second shot on a par-five for the first albatross in the tech-infused TGL league. His incredible shot helped Los Angeles Golf Club secure an 8-4 victory over Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links team.
A rare collection of 19th-century maritime paintings has been sitting in storage for over a century, too fragile to display. Now, the Royal Society of Tasmania is bringing it to the world through a digital flip book anyone can explore.
The legendary broadcaster celebrates a century of life today, and the planet he's championed is showing real signs of hope. From bison herds expanding across Europe to sea turtles bouncing back from the brink, conservation wins are stacking up.
A groundbreaking predator-proof fence on Kauai is protecting thousands of endangered seabirds that were losing chicks to feral cats and pigs. Four years after completion, birds are nesting safely just meters from spots that once meant certain death.
A tiny Pacific island once overrun by invasive rats is now witnessing an explosion of native wildlife after a successful eradication project. Sixteen seabird species are nesting again, and even military personnel stationed there are inspired to join conservation efforts.
More than half a million volunteers worldwide spent a single day removing nearly 14 million pieces of trash from beaches and waterways. The massive cleanup shows what people power can accomplish when communities unite for our oceans.
Scientists at Cornell University discovered that filoplumes, microscopic feathers once thought useless, are actually sophisticated sensors that help birds fly thousands of miles. Now engineers are using them to design better drones and aircraft.
A consortium of six Japanese companies just launched a revolutionary floating wind turbine that could slash offshore energy costs and make clean power accessible in deep waters. The vertical design with a lower center of gravity promises a simpler, cheaper path to carbon-free electricity.
Ocean Conservancy launched a free online calculator that tells you exactly how many sea turtles, seabirds, and marine mammals you've helped save by picking up plastic trash. The tool is based on 10,000 animal necropsies revealing shockingly small amounts of plastic can be deadly.
Airbus is testing revolutionary super-long wings that fold at the tips to fit airport gates while dramatically reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. The Wing of Tomorrow program could transform air travel efficiency within the next decade.
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The legendary wildlife broadcaster celebrated his 100th birthday this week, still actively making documentaries after more than 70 years behind the camera. From meeting mountain gorillas to warning the world about plastic pollution, his voice has defined how billions of people see the natural world.
A state judge halted a luxury hotel project on Oahu's North Shore to protect seven species of native Hawaiian yellow-faced bees found nowhere else on Earth. The ruling marks a major conservation win, requiring developers to update their environmental review and safeguard the last wild coastal habitat for these endangered pollinators.