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One of California's poorest regions is sitting on millions of tons of lithium that could power America's electric vehicle future. Local leaders are working to ensure this clean energy boom lifts up the community that needs it most.
A kindergartner's dream came true, and now Jessica Fujii studies how California's 3,000 sea otters are keeping coastal ecosystems healthy enough to withstand climate change. By munching through a quarter of their body weight daily in sea urchins and crabs, these furry predators are preserving kelp forests that protect shorelines from warming oceans and stronger storms.
A cold-stunned sea turtle rescued in Massachusetts had rescuers scratching their heads over its unusual features. DNA testing revealed Earl Grey is a first-generation hybrid, part of the world's most endangered sea turtle species.
After nearly freezing to death on Cape Cod, Pancake—one of the world's rarest sea turtles—swam back into the ocean after eight months of rehabilitation. This Kemp's ridley turtle's survival is a major win for the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth.
Amelie, a rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle who survived a shark attack and lost a limb, just swam back into the Atlantic Ocean with a satellite tracker on her shell. She's one of four amputee turtles being monitored to prove that three-legged sea turtles can thrive in the wild.
A disoriented nesting sea turtle fell into a swimming pool at a Cayman Islands resort, but volunteers lifted her to safety and returned her to the ocean. The rescue highlights how simple changes to beachfront properties can protect sea turtles during nesting season.
Deep-diving robots just helped scientists crack a decades-old puzzle about Antarctica's sea ice, revealing how ocean warmth and shifting winds suddenly reversed 40 years of ice growth. The breakthrough gives us powerful new tools to predict sea level changes that affect every coastline on Earth.
While rising seas threaten coastlines worldwide, Greenland faces the opposite problem. Scientists predict the island's sea levels could drop up to 2.5 meters by 2100, creating unexpected challenges for coastal communities.
When Jeshua Rios accidentally hooked a Kemp's ridley sea turtle off a North Carolina pier, he made a choice that gave the world's smallest and rarest sea turtle a second chance. His quick call to rescuers turned a dangerous moment into a conservation win.
The world's rarest sea turtle is making a comeback along Mexico's Gulf Coast. Conservationists in Tamaulipas just recorded over 207,000 Kemp's ridley sea turtle eggs across protected beach camps.
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A rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Rhossi received advanced medical imaging at Houston Zoo, showing how modern technology helps save endangered species. The scan helps veterinarians diagnose and treat one of the world's most threatened sea creatures.
A young girl's sharp eyes on a family vacation led to the rescue of a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, the world's most endangered sea turtle species. Her quick action helped volunteers collect vital data and return the rare creature safely to the ocean.
A loggerhead sea turtle named Molly survived a 10-pound tumor removal and has now traveled over 870 miles around Florida's coast. Her recovery gives hope for endangered sea turtles worldwide.
A rare sea turtle who lost a limb to a shark attack just returned to the ocean with a high-tech tracker, helping scientists prove amputee turtles can thrive in the wild. Her survival could help save one of Earth's rarest sea turtle species.
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A crowd chanted "Pancake, Pancake, Pancake!" as an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle crawled back into the Atlantic Ocean after an eight-month recovery journey. The release celebrates how partnerships and state funding are giving the world's most endangered sea turtle species a fighting chance.
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When four friends spotted a massive sea turtle struggling in Jupiter Sound, they didn't hesitate to help. Their brave rescue gave an injured green sea turtle named Zoey a fighting chance after a devastating boat strike.
A young girl's quick thinking during a family beach trip helped rescue one of only 10 Kemp's ridley sea turtles spotted in North Carolina this year. Her call to volunteers saved the world's smallest and most endangered sea turtle species.
Scientists discovered that severed tissue from a sea cucumber keeps living, healing, and growing for years without dying. These "zombie" fragments might hold clues to understanding regeneration and longevity.
For decades, Cuba harvested hundreds of tons of sea turtles annually. One marine biologist spent 40 years helping his country gradually shift from exploitation to complete protection.
Just two months into nesting season, Florida's sea turtles are breaking records across multiple species. Loggerhead nests are up 82% from last year, signaling a remarkable comeback after 2024's devastating hurricanes.
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