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Nature On Display: Local Nonprofit Reports Increased Sightings of Marine Wildlife Amid Pandemic
May 25, 2026
Florida may be under a stay-at-home order, but the state’s marine wildlife doesn’t seem bothered by the lack of human activity. Dolphins, sharks, manatees
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Florida Wildlife Is Coming Out To Play While Humans Stay Indoors
May 25, 2026
Dominique Stewart for Narcity writes: This might just be the kind of comeback we needed. As the state follows Gov. Ron DeSantis’ stay-at-home order, it seems
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Fewer Boats Means a Safer Spring for Miami’s Marine Creatures
May 25, 2026
Joshua Ceballos for the Miami New Times writes: Over the past few weeks, amateur photographers have been capturing images and video of manatees, turtles,
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Closed beaches due to coronavirus has South Florida’s oceans looking clear and beautiful
May 25, 2026
Louis Aguirre for Local 10 writes: One seemingly positive impact of the majority of South Florida remaining inside during the coronavirus outbreak is being
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Coronavirus pandemic visibly causes pollution levels to drop in South Florida
May 25, 2026
Kevin Ozebek for WSVN writes: With the coronavirus pandemic causing some parts of the world to shut down to combat its spread, pollution levels,
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EPA proposes big expansion of Port Everglades offshore dump; time running out for public comment
May 25, 2026
Dan Christensen for Florida Bulldog writes: With Floridians focused on surviving the global COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to significantly
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LAWSUIT LAUNCHED AGAINST FEDS FOR FAILING TO PROTECT NASSAU GROUPER HABITAT
May 25, 2026
Center for Biological Diversity writes: The Endangered Species Act prohibits federal agencies from authorizing activities that will destroy or harm a listed species’ critical
Read moreLocal 10 (WPLG)
Is Miami’s beach water filled with poop? Volunteer testing proves it’s so
May 25, 2026
Louis Aguirre for Local 10 writes: Kelly Cox, general council for Miami Waterkeeper, a watchdog non-profit that advocates for protecting South Florida’s waterways, said
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Port Everglades Kicks Off Expansion. Critics Worry Coral Could Be Damaged
May 25, 2026
Jenny Staletovich of WLRN writes: Port Everglades and local elected officials marked the first step in a $437 million expansion to make way for
Read moreEarthjustice
New Scheme by Florida DEP would Weaken Wetlands Protection
May 25, 2026
In a plan that would make it easier to destroy our water resources, the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis is formally proposing a takeover
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UM students learn coastal conservation at Florida Keys
May 25, 2026
University of Montevallo writes: A group of University of Montevallo students received firsthand experience in managing conservation efforts in one of the most environmentally
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“It’s Not the Plant:” Scientists Blame Sand, Seaweed for KB Beach Woes
May 25, 2026
Annali Hayward for Keys News writes: Scientists from the University of Miami presented preliminary results of their beach bacteria study to the Key Biscayne
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