Columbus, OH

Texas State

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Bearded fireworms have been found crawling around the Gulf Coast, and accidentally touching one can cause pain for hours and leave your skin sensitive for weeks. Surfers beware: Bearded fireworms, caterpillarlike critters that look like they are straight out of a horror movie are lurking in the sand on Texas beaches.

'Your worst nightmares' are washing up on Texas beaches

Collecting seashells on the beach seems like a harmless activity. You may think it's no big deal to take a few home with you from a trip to your local beach or on vacation. It seems like the perfect souvenir. As it turns out, it's not. You could be doing harm to sea life, causing erosion, robbing crabs and other creatures from their homes, and in some places, it's actually illegal.

If You Take Seashells From A Beach, You May Be Doing More Harm Than You Realize. Here's Why

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The oldest cave art in the world has been discovered, but scientists don’t think it was humans who did it.Cave paintings dating back 24,000 years have previously been uncovered in Spain. But, in the grand scheme of history, they have been blown out of the water by a discovery made on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.Paintings discovered in a Sulawesi cave are now the oldest known to man, dating back 51,200 years. Their discovery raised questions about the history of human activity on the island and migration more broadly.Advances in technology have now been able to analyse the artwork, which...

Oldest cave art in the world discovered – and it wasn't made by humans

Santa Barbara, CA

A 7-foot (215-centimeter) sea creature that washed ashore in Southern California has been identified as a hoodwinker sunfish, a recently identified rare species thought to live in the Southern Hemisphere. The University of California, Santa Barbara, said an intern spotted the stranded fish last week at Sands Beach in the...

Rare sea creature washes ashore in Southern California

South Carolina State

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Golden Glitter

South Carolina's rivers are home to some dangerous creatures that can pose serious threats to humans. From venomous snakes to deadly bacteria, these rivers hide more than just a beautiful landscape. Here are some of the most dangerous creatures lurking in South Carolina's rivers:

Deadly Wildlife Lurking in South Carolina's Rivers: What You Need to Know

Oregon State

Ocean Sunfish Stuns Beachgoers with Peculiar Appearance. Beachgoers along the Oregon coast were taken aback when a peculiar marine creature washed up on the shore. The strange fish, identified as a Mola mola or ocean sunfish, has been drawing considerable attention. In a Facebook post, Seaside Aquarium officials revealed that...

Bizarre ‘mad scientist’ fish washes ashore on Oregon beach

San Diego, TX

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A whale-watching group was treated to the […]
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Dolphins Put On “Greatest Show In The World” For Astonished Whale Watchers

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It’s only the 20th time in over 120 years that an oarfish has washed up in the state’s waters.

Rare 3.7-Meter-Long Deep-Sea “Doomsday” Fish Found Off California Coast

Georgia State

A federal court in Texas has put one of the biggest legalization programs in over a decade on hold temporarily, leaving more than half a million people in limbo. The program, announced by the Biden administration in June, allows undocumented spouses of Americans to apply for a green card without having to leave the country. Approximately 500,000 spouses and 50,000 stepchildren would be eligible for the program, according to senior administration officials.

Biden’s plan to shield undocumented spouses of Americans is on hold. Here’s what to know.

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Fishing stories have always been synonymous with ‘tall tales’ and this one about a fisherman in Australia who was slapped in the face by a whale tail and knocked unconscious would certainly be chalked up to an embellished tale from the high seas if there weren’t witnesses and paramedics involved. The incident occurred at about […]
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Fisherman Slapped Unconscious By Whale Tail Was Hospitalized With No Memory Of ‘Extremely Rare’ Encounter

Unravelling the mysteries of the octopus beak.

All Octopuses Are Venomous, So How Are They Using It?

Business Insider

Sea lions wearing video-camera backpacks are helping scientists map uncharted regions of the seafloor. They found the ocean bed teeming with life.

Sea lions with cameras got stunning video of never-before-seen habitats on the ocean floor, surprising scientists

Some 1,400 kilometers off the coast of Chile, rare deep-sea creatures drift along a garden of sponges and corals that grow along the flanks of a 3,100-meter-tall undersea mountain. A monthlong survey of mountain ecosystems in the remote seas of the southeastern Pacific Ocean has not only turned up a...

Remote seamounts in the southeast Pacific may be home to 20 new species

Florida State

The Spanish Connection: Ponce de León and Pascua Florida. The story of Florida's name begins with the arrival of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León in 1513. He landed on the peninsula's shores during the Easter season, a time the Spanish referred to as "Pascua Florida" or "Feast of Flowers." The lush landscape, bursting with vibrant colors and fragrant blossoms, left a deep impression on Ponce de León, prompting him to christen the land "La Florida," meaning "the Flowery One."

How Did Florida Get Its Name?

New York Post

This dog had her day. 

A little Yorkie escaped death last weekend after it fell off a boat and into the jaws of a shark.

Maddie, the 9-year-old pooch, suffered multiple teeth wounds, a broken pelvis and intense bruising on what was meant to be a calm day enjoying the Florida seas.

The harrowing incident unfolded over the weekend as Bill and Terri Hoge were bringing their boat back to the dock after an afternoon on the San Sebastian River when Maddie slipped off the bow.

“We turned the boat around. We were looking for her and then she popped up and was...

12-pound Yorkie survives shark attack in Florida river: ‘Seemed like an eternity’

Interesting Engineering

Their sting delivers neurotoxins, inflicting significant pain on their prey, earning them the name "fireworm."

‘Worst nightmare’ marine creature with toxic spines spotted on US beaches

If you’re un-shore, let us kelp you find the answer.

Ocean Vs. Sea: What’s The Difference?

Hawaii State

This video from 2019 provides an overview of humpback whales and their ability to create bubble nets to trap prey. Via University of Hawaii at Manoa. Humpback whales have long been known to create bubble nets for hunting. The whales should be considered “tool wielders,” says a new study. That’s...

Humpback whales manufacture and wield tools

Sanford, FL

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Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

Superyachts are causing a real ruckus in the Mediterranean these days. After a yacht commissioned by Apple founder Steve Jobs crashed into another ship last week, a town on the Mediterranean coast has now had to shut beaches as waste from multi-million-dollar yachts washes up on shore. Suggested Reading. The...

Superyachts Close Mediterranean Beaches After Their Dumped Waste Washes Ashore

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These beloved sea creatures are dying. Can human medicine save them?

Several meters underwater off the coast of Bonaire, a small island in the south Caribbean, Danielle de Kool floated in place in front of a large...

These beloved sea creatures are dying. Can human medicine save them?

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