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Florida spent 17 years dumping recycled oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico, turning restaurant scraps into thriving underwater ecosystems. Fish, turtle, and dolphin populations are now at their highest levels in 25 years.
Florida threw half a million tons of restaurant oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico, and critics called it reckless dumping. Now, Gulf ecosystems are thriving at levels not seen in 25 years.
Three sailors were rescued from their sinking sailboat 450 miles off Florida's coast after a tanker and Coast Guard team braved massive waves through the night. Their successful rescue showcases the power of coordination and courage on the open ocean.
When a sailboat lost power in towering waves off Florida's Gulf Coast, rescue teams executed a daring jet ski transfer to bring a stranded sailor home safely. Everyone made it back without a scratch.
After years as a ghost town following the 2011 shuttle program shutdown, Florida's Space Coast is buzzing with life again as NASA prepares to send humans back to the moon. The Artemis II launch represents both a giant leap for space exploration and the culmination of a stunning economic comeback.
When a twin-engine plane went down 80 miles off Florida's coast, an Air Force rescue crew already in the air for training pivoted instantly to save 11 lives. All survivors made it home safely.
Scientists created a smarter way to predict fishing harvests, helping protect the struggling gag grouper population in the Gulf of Mexico. Their accurate forecasting tool could save this prized fish and transform how we manage vulnerable species.
When a green sea turtle couldn't dive near Key West, the Coast Guard and Turtle Hospital team jumped into action with an innovative medical procedure. Baby Myrtle's rescue shows how coastal communities protect the wildlife that shares their waters.
When a twin-engine airplane plunged into the Atlantic Ocean 80 miles off Florida's coast, a coordinated rescue mission saved all 11 people aboard in a stunning display of teamwork. Coast Guard and Air Force crews worked together to bring every single person home safely.
Gemma McCaw crossed the finish line of New Zealand's grueling Coast to Coast race with her three daughters by her side, completing the 243-kilometer journey with para-athlete partner Shaz Dagg. The emotional moment capped Dagg's comeback story after a devastating crash forced her out of the race two years ago.
Two duck hunters made it home safely after the U.S. Coast Guard launched a dramatic helicopter rescue when frigid winds pushed their boat deep into a Pensacola marsh. The successful operation shows the power of quick emergency response and teamwork.
After a November bike crash left her with a shoulder injury and concussion, 49-year-old Elina Ussher is back to compete in her record-breaking 21st Coast to Coast race this weekend. The Nelson athlete has raced New Zealand's toughest multisport event more times than any other woman in history.
A new five-year partnership between the U.S. Navy and Gulf Blue will connect Mississippi Gulf Coast innovators directly with naval ocean research needs, fast-tracking technologies from lab to sea. The collaboration aims to strengthen national security while creating economic opportunities across the region.
Thousands of Florida families will gather at North Jetty Park on June 6 for a free celebration combining beach cleanups, ocean education, and community fun. The third annual World Ocean Day event aims to inspire everyday people to protect the Gulf Coast's marine ecosystems.
Every winter morning, volunteers scan Florida's coastline with binoculars, searching for one of Earth's rarest creatures. Their efforts are helping protect the last 380 North Atlantic right whales from extinction.
A junior garden club in Palm Coast teamed up with local historians to replant a museum garden damaged by harsh winter weather. The young volunteers chose Florida native plants that will thrive for years with minimal care.
A loggerhead sea turtle tangled in fishing line got a second chance thanks to quick-thinking Coast Guard rescuers in Florida. Within 24 hours, Roxanne was back in the ocean, ready to nest with 100 eggs intact.
Coast Guard and boaters saved a 70-year-old loggerhead sea turtle struggling to swim near the Florida Keys. Now recovering at The Turtle Hospital, Timmy is eating well and getting closer to returning home to the ocean.
Thousands of Texans are rolling up their sleeves to protect the Gulf Coast, intercepting trash before it reaches the water. This year's expanded cleanup campaign aims to remove 45,000 pounds of debris across 60 events statewide.
Researchers studying stranded pygmy sperm whales off Florida's coast discovered three never-before-seen bacteria types, opening a window into the hidden health of one of the ocean's most mysterious creatures. The 20-year study reveals how much we still don't know about life beneath the waves.
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