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Canada is investing $15 million to clean up abandoned fishing nets and gear that trap marine life in oceans worldwide. Projects can receive up to $500,000 to retrieve, recycle, or prevent ghost gear from harming ocean ecosystems.
China just made ordering food delivery safer by requiring ghost kitchens to clearly identify themselves online. The new rules close loopholes that made it hard to track food safety at takeout-only restaurants.
A police dog in Corning, California just received bullet and stab-proof body armor thanks to a nonprofit that's protected over 6,000 K9 officers across America. The donation could save Ghost's life during dangerous calls.
A British power station just gave retired safety equipment a second life protecting firefighters in five countries. Dozens of fire jackets, helmets, and protective gear are heading to emergency responders who need them most.
New research reveals firefighter protective gear reduces shoulder mobility by up to 40 degrees, driving efforts to improve equipment design and training. Female firefighters face even greater challenges, pointing to better solutions ahead.
Scientists discovered a new deep-sea fish species living in the Pacific waters off Costa Rica, a reminder that our oceans still hold countless mysteries. The ghost shark has been swimming in these waters for millions of years, just waiting to be found.
Scientists are using GPS trackers on abandoned fishing nets to create the first moving map of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Yacht racers and researchers teamed up to deploy 144 ocean drifters and tag 27 ghost nets.
Nearly 1,000 abandoned crab traps were hauled from Texas bays this February, freeing hundreds of trapped marine animals and preventing years of "ghost fishing." The 24-year-old cleanup program has now removed over 46,000 deadly traps from coastal waters.
Over 100 children stepped off their school buses to an unforgettable surprise: a neighborhood barbecue, free bikes and sports gear, and a summer full of possibilities. Local businesses and organizations teamed up to ensure every kid could enjoy an active, fun-filled break.
After a frightening injury earlier this season, Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz turned a scary moment into comedy gold by donning full catcher's gear in the dugout. His lighthearted response to danger shows resilience and humor can go hand in hand.
Scientists finally identified a bizarre fish so covered in orange fuzz it looks like Sesame Street's Snuffleupagus, ending a two-decade mystery. The discovery also rewrites what we thought we knew about these tiny ocean dwellers.
A volunteer diver cleaning deadly fishing nets from a Mediterranean shipwreck came face to face with a critically endangered great white shark. The rare encounter highlighted both the importance of ocean cleanup work and the hidden life still thriving in these waters.
Commercial fishermen in Hawaii have hauled 185,000 pounds of abandoned fishing gear from the Pacific Ocean in just over three years, getting paid to clean up while they work. The innovative program turns routine fishing trips into ocean rescue missions, preventing deadly ghost nets from strangling marine life and destroying coral reefs.
Lost fishing nets trap marine life for years in "ghost gear graveyards," but a new European project is arming fishermen with tracking tech to find and recover them. Scientists and fishermen are teaming up to clean the ocean floor one net at a time.
Nearly 1,700 volunteers hauled away more than 1.5 million pounds of marine debris from Alaska's remote coastlines in 2025, tackling everything from ghost fishing gear to microplastics. The massive cleanup effort stretched from Southeast Alaska to the Bering Strait, protecting wildlife and communities in some of Earth's most isolated coastal regions.
A rare, fox-like carnivore called the short-eared dog is helping scientists identify the Amazon's healthiest forests. Two decades of camera trap research in Bolivia shows this elusive species only thrives where forests remain large and connected.
Scientists detected the most powerful neutrino ever recorded after it traveled billions of light years from a black hole-powered blazar to Earth. The discovery helps us understand the universe's most extreme particle accelerators.
After a decade-long search, a National Geographic explorer may have finally found proof of a mysterious elephant herd long thought to be legend in Angola's remote highlands. Werner Herzog's new documentary captures the epic journey.
Mountain bongos, a rare antelope that vanished from Kenya's forests in 1994, are making a comeback thanks to an ambitious breeding program. Conservationists aim to restore 750 of these striped beauties to the wild by 2050.
Northern Michigan University's cosmetology students turned haircuts into hope, collecting winter donations for women in need. The fundraiser combined salon services with community giving to support the Marquette Women's Center.
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