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NY Woman Killed in Rare Maine Shark Attack
Maine's first fatal shark attack in recorded history appears to be a case of mistaken identity.
Bird Patrol
Seabirds fitted with radar detectors are helping to pinpoint vessels that turn off their transponders.
Protecting the Northern Right Whale
NOAA and the USCG are working to increase awareness and protection for Northern Atlantic right whales.
Sea Turtle Rescued From $53 Million Cocaine Cluster
Coast Guard Cuts the Poor Guy/Gal Loose.
Whale Warning Issued In Northern California (VIDEO)
To ease the threat of vessels striking whales, federal officials say recreational boaters, including fishermen, should remain at least 300 feet away - the minimum federal distance.
Beach Goers Rescue Stranded Great White Shark (VIDEO)
A 7-foot great white that stranded itself on a Cape Cod beach yesterday, and now swims free thanks to some fast-thinking beach visitors.
Coast Guardsman Rescues Labrador From Icy Waters (VIDEO)
Coast Guardsman, Tim Putnam, waded through freezing Michigan waters to rescue a labrador that slipped off the channel wall. The dog is expected to make a full recovery.
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Summit Set For January (VIDEO)
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) is hosting an Aquatic Invasive Species summit to engage stakeholders in a dialogue about prevention, inspection and the decontamination of boats.
Company’s Invention Can Make Fish fly (VIDEO)
An entrepreneurial Pacific Northwest company recently developed a new system for moving fish from Point A to Point B: A fish cannon. No, that's not a typo.
Florida Ban On Lionfish Could Have Little Effect (VIDEO)
Although Florida instituted a first-of-its-kind ban on importing lionfish that went into effect Friday, the move could be too little, too late.
Florida Passes Legislature To Help Fight 'Lionfish Invasion'
A legal crackdown on the lionfish began last week as state wildlife officials attempt to control the spread of these voracious invaders from the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Breaching Whales Lift Kayakers In Argentina (VIDEO)
In a video making the rounds last week, two people in a tandem kayak were lifted out of the water when a whale breached under their kayak - twice.