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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.
Scientists exploring the Caribbean seafloor stumbled upon 35 sea urchins gathered for what appears to be a rare mating event, and every single one was wearing a "hat" made of ocean debris. The delightful discovery reveals just how much mystery still exists in our ocean's depths.
Scientists discovered a tiny sea urchin species in the extreme depths of Argentina's ocean, where crushing pressure and total darkness make survival nearly impossible. The find reveals how much life still thrives in Earth's most unexplored places.
Scientists discovered sea urchin spines generate electricity from water flow, inspiring self-powered underwater sensors. The breakthrough could revolutionize ocean monitoring without batteries.
Young Aboriginal fishermen once facing jail for traditional diving are now getting trained and paid to save Australian reefs from invasive sea urchins. The government that prosecuted them is now investing $1.48 million to help them lead a new fishing industry.
Australian scientists built a dolphin-inspired robot that actively swims through oil slicks and sucks them up with a filter inspired by sea urchins. The device could transform ocean cleanup from passive waiting to active hunting.
Scientists discovered 18 surviving sunflower sea stars off California's coast, offering hope for the state's devastated kelp forests. The 24-armed predators, thought nearly extinct after disease and heat killed 99% of them in 2013, could restore underwater forests by controlling purple sea urchins.
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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