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The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle — the most endangered sea turtle species in the world — is ending up “cold-stunned” in Cape Cod ...

South Carolina is home to a lot of alligators. Around 100,000 of them, to be exact. Although it is fewer than in some states, ...

Down past New Orleans lies Plaquemines parish, a narrow sliver of land at the tip of Louisiana that reaches southward like a ...

Overall, the sea turtle story is one of the real conservation success stories," said Duke ecologist Stuart Pimm.

They found that sea slugs use bold visual signals like brightly colored spots, thick stripes, or enhanced body outlines to ...

But there are some exceptions. Sea turtle populations in the Atlantic Ocean are more likely to be recovering than those in ...

That’s Dr. Von D. Mizell–Eula Johnson State Park in Dania Beach, Florida – a 310-acre coastal treasure that somehow remains ...

It just might be time for a beach getaway. We've narrowed our list of the best beaches to visit in North Carolina.

If your dream vacation involves fins and a splash, you're in for a treat. This lineup of snorkeling destinations covers ...