endangered species

A fish kill spread across northern Biscayne Bay near Morningside on Monday.

Biscayne Bay Is Busy and Polluted. So Why Are There More Sawfish?

Jenny Staletovich

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A new study by the University of Miami and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that tracked sawfish in Biscayne Bay for the first time found sightings increasing, suggesting the bay may provide an important migratory route or other important habitat.

Experts say if Diamondback Terrapins are lured into blue crab traps, they can get stuck and drown. The FWC is considering a change to require traps that have a smaller opening or make it harder for the turtles to get in.

Environment

FWC Proposes Blue Crab Trap Changes To Protect Diamondback Terrapins

Robbie Gaffney

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Diamondback Terrapins are edging their way toward the endangered species list. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the turtle as vulnerable to extinction due to its declining population.

Environment

Endangered Whale Tracked By Community As Scientists Socially Distance

Jessica Meszaros

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Social distancing restrictions from coronavirus have actually led to a rare community effort: the tracking of an endangered species after a north Atlantic…

This Newell's shearwater chick makes its home on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The seabird is classified as "threatened," according to the Endangered Species Act.

Threatened Hawaiian Bird Strives To Make Comeback

Gloria Hillard

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One of Hawaii's most threatened seabirds, the Newell's shearwater, makes its home on the island of Kauai. Conservationists there are fighting to keep the iconic bird from disappearing.

Environment

Man Pleads Guilty To Sawing Off Extended Nose Of Rare Fish

Associated Press

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A man has pleaded guilty to killing an endangered fish unique to Florida waters whose extended nose is lined with teeth that resemble a saw.Federal…

Environment

Two Florida Panthers Killed By Vehicles

Associated Press

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Two female Florida panthers, including one pregnant with two babies, have died after being hit by cars in Southwest Florida last week.The Florida Fish and…

The loggerhead turtle is the most common sea turtle found in Florida. Females return to their nesting beach every two or more years.

Florida Matters

Sea Turtle Populations On The Rise In Florida But Still Face Threats

Stephanie Colombini

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By Robin Sussingham, Stephanie Colombini, Steve Newborn and Cathy Carter.They’ve had to battle shark attacks, pollution, massive beach developments and…

Sea Turtle Populations On The Rise In Florida But Still Face Threats

Stephanie Colombini

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By Robin Sussingham, Stephanie Colombini, Steve Newborn and Cathy Carter.They’ve had to battle shark attacks, pollution, massive beach developments and…

Loggerhead sea turtles are most commonly seen in South Florida beaches.

Local / State

South Florida Researcher Explains Projects To Restore Turtle Population

Alejandra Martinez

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If you went to the beach over the Memorial Day weekend, you may have seen sea turtle nesting areas cordoned off for protection. That's because South...

A Red Wolf father sits near the fence of the wolf enclosure at the Tallahassee museum (7/27/18). He'll soon be heading to Louisiana as part of a breeding program.

Environment

Proposed Changes To Endangered Species Act May Further Threaten 'Functionally Extinct' Red Wolves

Lynn Hatter

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Once upon a time, the Red Wolf roamed the south and eastern United States, from Texas to Pennsylvania. Today, there are fewer than 40 wolves left in the...

Environment

Federal Wildlife Officials Conducting Review Of Threatened, Endangered Species

Daylina Miller

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials are asking Floridians to help with a five-year review of 35 endangered or threatened fish, wildlife, and plants.…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is undergoing a periodic review of the Florida Panther and some activists are concerned the iconic predator will lose it's "endangered" status.

Animal Rights Groups Growl At Panther Regulators

Jim Ash

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Animal rights and environmental groups are urging members to flood the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with pleas not to alter the Florida Panther’s ...