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This harpoon-throwing robot is designed to hunt destructive lionfish
The bot can dive deeper than people to catch the surprisingly tasty invasive species.
2019 has been a record-breaking year for this rare, deadly virus
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus has spread to humans in eight states.
Dorian has regained major hurricane status just in time to pummel the Carolinas
As floods in the Bahamas stymie rescue teams, the US prepares for a similar soaking Thursday night.
Florida is a preview of our climate change future
Four fresh-squeezed horror stories
Today’s exotic pets are tomorrow’s invasive pests
Abandoned or escaped non-traditional pets as the source of a growing number of ecological invasions.
A red tide devastated Florida marine life for 16 months. Why?
Researchers wonder how much climate change is fueling killer algae around the world.
Scientists are putting antibiotics into the ocean—on purpose. And it’s our only hope.
A mysterious new coral epidemic is ravaging reefs across the Florida Keys.
Hurricanes destroy beachside homes, but not this one
The engineering that helped one Mexico Beach, Florida, house outlast Hurricane Michael.
What you should know about Florida’s awful algae problem
5 questions answered.
Ernest Hemingway’s Florida home is ready to withstand its 168th hurricane season
Since its construction in 1851, the limestone structure has stayed remarkably "high and dry."