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New Research Shows a Quarter of Freshwater Animals are Threatened with Extinction

2/10/2025 by Param Bhatia

By Christina Larson. Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. “Huge rivers like the Amazon can appear mighty, but at the same time freshwater environments are very fragile,” said study co-author Patricia Charvet, a biologist at… SEE MORE

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Scientists Solve the Mystery of Sea Turtles’ ‘Lost Years’

2/9/2025 by Param Bhatia

By Christina Larson. Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives. “We’ve had massive data gaps about the early baby to toddler life stages of sea turtles,” said Kate Mansfield, a marine scientist at the University of Central Florida. “This part… SEE MORE

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Winter Fishing for California Yellowtail

2/8/2025 by Param Bhatia

By Jim Hendricks. Spawning squid put winter yellowtail in the mood to bite.The California yellowtail ranks as one of the most sought-after and prized game fish on the West Coast. This Pacific member of the amberjack family can reach weights in excess of 35 pounds or more, displays amazing power, possesses an affinity for… SEE MORE

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Another Blast of Arctic Air: This Time, with a Stretched but Strong Polar Vortex

2/6/2025 by Param Bhatia

By Butler and Laura Ciasto. We’re briefly popping in because another surge of very cold air looks to drop down from the Arctic over a large region of the central US this weekend and into early next week. We know that the question will be asked: is the cold related… SEE MORE