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Alligators are common in Florida lakes and on some golf courses. American crocodiles, on the other hand, are quite rare. There is an estimated 1.3-1.5 million alligators in Florida, but there are only 1,550-2,000 American crocodiles left. They are considered a Threatened Species by the IUCN. Crocodiles have a reputation for being more aggressive than […]

The Next Invasive Threat to Florida Lakes: Nile Crocodiles!

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Jim O’Rear

Move over, Cocaine Bear. Here come cocaine sharks. Scientists think crazed and hungry sharks could be feasting on bales of hallucinatory drugs dumped off the Florida coast. While sharks on cocaine sounds like a clumsy Jaws-Scarface crossover, some researchers say the idea may not be as wacky as it sounds. In Florida, sharks in a diverse assemblage swim along a major drug-smuggling throughway, which potentially exposes the toothy predators to floating bundles of narcotics. “This is the only place in the world where a shark could come into contact with such massive doses of cocaine,” says Tom Hird, a marine biologist and broadcaster based in England.

"Cocaine Sharks" May Be Prowling The Florida Coast!

Maryland State

Fishing is a fun and popular hobby in Maryland. So many incredible records have been won in this vibrant state. Maryland offers both incredible saltwater and freshwater fishing opportunities. This means that you can fish for large bass and sharks in the same week. Can you guess the size of the largest shark ever caught […]

The Largest Dogfish Shark Ever Caught in Maryland

USA TODAY

The broadnose sevengill and the soupfin sharks are common along the Pacific coast. Now they're showing up in Washington’s Puget Sound.

'This can't be right': Big sharks found in waters far from the open ocean

In contrast to the stone crab, which people primarily consume for its claws, people value the Dungeness crab for its sweet, tender flesh. A native of the west coast of North America, Dungeness crabs, are typically steamed to preserve their delicate flavor. While stone crabs vs. Dungeness crabs are popular seafood options in the United […]

Stone Crab vs. Dungeness Crab

Wide Open Eats

Well, that certainly made a big splash, didn't it? A superyacht had a Titanic moment in the Chesapeake Bay over the weekend. Sadly, there were no Leonardo Dicaprio cosplayers on board. However, the boat ended up going under the sea — sort of. The superyacht was so big that...

See Crazy Aerial Video Of Superyacht, the Lovebug, Capsized In Chesapeake Bay

California State

Nick Davies

California, often celebrated for its diverse fishing opportunities, is facing significant challenges that have made some of its fishing spots less ideal. Here are some of the worst places to go fishing in California currently, based on recent environmental and regulatory developments.

Worst Places to Go Fishing in California

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Washington State

The Independent

A humpback whale that is missing its tail and was spotted in Washington state's inland waters likely lost its iconic flukes after becoming entangled, possibly in some kind of line or fishing gear, experts say. That loss of the flukes, used for propulsion, would appear to be a death sentence for the creature, last reported as seen in late July.Jessica Farrer, research director with The Whale Museum on Washington's San Juan Island, was among those who responded to a sighting of the whale July 23 off a nearby island. The institute, as part of its work, helps respond to reports...

A humpback whale in Washington state is missing its tail. One expert calls the sight 'heartbreaking'

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Beachgoers have been warned to take care after an increase in incidents involving weever fish on the Lincolnshire coast. National Coastwatch Mablethorpe said five people had been stung in recent days. Spokesperson Malcolm Drewery said: “If you stand on one, it’s very, very painful.”. The charity recommended wearing...

Weever fish warning after people stung in resort

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

PetHelpful

If there's one thing that all bears love to do, it's to fish for a meal. Explore.org shared a video on Friday, August 16th, of a bunch of different bears attempting to fish at the 'salmon bar,' and it will definitely crack you up! What's great about this video is that Explore shares fishing ...Continue reading

Video of Bears Fishing at the Slippery 'Salmon Bar' Is a Total Riot

Nantucket, MA

The federal government issued a new "biological opinion" on the offshore wind power project off Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, finding that pile-driving noise associated with Vineyard Wind 1 is likely to adversely affect, but not likely to jeopardize, the continued existence of whales, fish or sea turtles listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Feds To Issue New Opinion On Vineyard Wind's Impact On Whales And Other Marine Life

Alaska State

Warmer, ice-free conditions in the southeast Bering Sea are roughly 200 times more likely now than before humans began burning planet-warming fossil fuels.

Scientists have more evidence to explain why billions of crabs vanished around Alaska

Montana State

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

New Mexico State

On August 19, New Mexico Game and Fish (NMDGF) posted to social media about a smallmouth bass that was caught at Eagle Nest Lake. According to officials, smallmouth bass are not native to the local water reservoirs. This fish is considered a predatory fish, which could damage existing fish populations, most especially rainbow trout and kokanee fish.

Predatory Fish Found In Eagle Nest Lake

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Federal red snapper season set to close Sept. 6

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While the red snapper season in federal waters will close next week, anglers will still be allowed to harvest in...

Federal red snapper season set to close Sept. 6

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