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Whale & calf in distress off Treasure Coast

Last Update: Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:09 AM

Humpback whale and its calf were seen in distress off Treasure Coast.

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Manatee patrols stepped up

Last Update: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:16 PM

More officers are now on the water to make sure you slow down.

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Leatherback sea turtle found dead

Last Update: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:43 AM

The death of a leatherback sea turtle which died off the coast of Juno Beach has been ruled a drowning. Not everyone agrees.

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High rip current risk on Treasure Coast

Last Update: Monday, March 8, 2010 11:10 AM

The risk spans beaches from Volusia County to Martin County.

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Neptune Memorial Reef Remembers Haiti Earthquake Victims

Last Update: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 3:40 PM

Haiti earthquake victims are being remembered in a special way.

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Local divers save a shark

Last Update: Thursday, March 4, 2010 4:10 PM

Local divers save a shark by removing a plastic ring from its body.

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Shark attacks decline in Florida and the US

Last Update: Monday, March 1, 2010 11:01 AM

The number of attacks in Florida dropped, from 32 in both 2007 and 2008 to 19 last year. The shark attack report comes about a month after a 38-year-old kiteboarder was attacked and killed by a shark in Stuart.

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Whale dies at Brevard County beach

Last Update: Monday, March 1, 2010 10:34 AM

The 11-foot male whale died Sunday morning at a Cape Canaveral park.

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Another manatee succumbs to cold

Last Update: Friday, February 26, 2010 12:00 PM

The manatee was underweight and died from exposure.

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New artificial reef in Martin County

Last Update: Thursday, February 25, 2010 1:50 PM

New artificial reef: Big Al tug boat becomes Glasrud Reef in Martin County.

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'Flipper' and friend spotted offshore

Last Update: Monday, February 22, 2010 3:17 PM

Chopper 5 spots two dolphins frolicking in the surf off Stuart.

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LEMON SHARKS GET PROTECTION

Last Update: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:07 AM

A popular attraction off our coast just got state protection.

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Watch live sea turtles from home

Last Update: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:00 AM

A new device will allow you to watch as sea turtles get rehabilitated, so they can return to the ocean.

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Military halts cleanup of tire reef

Last Update: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 3:14 PM

Hundreds of thousands were sunk off of the South Florida coast in 1972 in hopes they would turn into a coral reef. But nothing grew and they became scattered across the ocean floor, damaging real coral reefs.

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LIONFISH INVADE KEYS

Last Update: Monday, February 8, 2010 10:37 PM

Lionfish are being spotted in the Keys.

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More shark tales

Last Update: Monday, February 8, 2010 9:09 AM

Big bull shark caught over the weekend and a fisherman recovers after his encounter with a spinner shark.

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Researchers puzzled by rash of dolphin deaths

Last Update: Sunday, February 7, 2010 11:35 AM

11 dolphins and one beaked whale have washed ashore in the past two weeks between Volusia County and Sebastian Inlet.

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Two Fish "Tales" on the horizon...

Last Update: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:26 PM

Taking a bite out of grouper and two suspects are in hot water instead of lobsters.

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Lemon sharks return

Last Update: Friday, January 22, 2010 6:25 PM

Lemon sharks have returned off the coast of Jupiter.

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Manatees Galore!!!!

Last Update: Friday, January 8, 2010 6:35 PM

Manatees swim near hot water outfall...

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New Artificial Wreck off Key Biscayne

Last Update: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 4:04 PM

There's now a new artificial reef off the coast of Miami.

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Reef Rescue Stirring New Findings

Last Update: Monday, December 21, 2009 7:39 PM

New data and pics unveiled by Palm Beach County Reef Rescue.

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The ups and downs of SCUBA diving

Last Update: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 6:19 PM

The economny has been rough on some dive operations, while others in our area have done well this year. Either way, some great deals on diving are available right now!

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Check Out The Florida Dive Show

Last Update: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 4:30 PM

Florida Dive Show lands in town...

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Fishing Trap Controversy

Last Update: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 5:43 PM

A fishing trap controversy in the Gulf of Mexico is underway.

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West makes his way back home

Last Update: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:23 PM

A seaturtle makes his way back to the ocean after a successful rehabilitation.

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UM launches Marine Atlas

Last Update: Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:06 PM

The University of Miami Launches and innovative digital atlas of marine species and locations.

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FAU Studying Conch Shells

Last Update: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 7:09 PM

Conch shells take center stage at FAU.

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DEMA back to Orlando

Last Update: Monday, October 26, 2009 6:32 PM

DEMA makes a return back to Orlando!

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Worldwide effort to save the planet

Last Update: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:33 PM

Palm Beach County Reef Rescue wants you to join them in the fight to save oru planet.

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Giant Jellyfish Invade Japan

Last Update: Monday, October 19, 2009 10:35 PM

Giant jellyfish in the sea of Japan are causing fishermen to suspend operations.

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Modern Day Ocean Explorers Pull into Miami

Last Update: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:40 PM

Modern Day Ocean & Environmental Explorers Pull into Miami's Bicentennial Park.

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SAVE THE SHARKS!!!!

Last Update: Monday, October 12, 2009 7:41 PM

Help save the lemon sharks!

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Save the Goliath Grouper

Last Update: Thursday, October 8, 2009 4:09 PM

A petition is ongoing to help save this species which is plentiful off our coastline.

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Major Dive Equipment Recall Announced

Last Update: Thursday, October 8, 2009 1:01 AM

DIVERS PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THIS STORY... THERE'S A RECALL INVOLVING FAULTY EQUIPMENT THAT YOU MAY OWN!

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New Virus Affecting Florida Spiny Lobster

Last Update: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 4:17 PM

A virus is endangering a commercial seafood species worth millions to the southeast and the state of Florida in particular.

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Hunt for Treasure at Neptune Memorial Reef

Last Update: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 3:52 PM

Neptune Memorial Reef treasure hunt dive offers trove of Miami area prizes.

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Giant Squid Caught in Gulf of Mexico

Last Update: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 7:30 PM

A rare and giant squid was caught off the coast of Louisiana.

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Goliath Grouper numbers rise off coast of Jupiter

Last Update: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 7:24 PM

New data shows Goliath Groupers could be making a strong comeback.

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Massive Coral Protection Plan Approved

Last Update: Friday, September 18, 2009 3:49 PM

A sprawling stretch of deep sea corals in the Atlantic Ocean off the Southeast United States has been approved for protection.

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Agreement Reached in Odyssey Marine Exploration Case

Last Update: Friday, September 18, 2009 3:43 PM

Florida deep-sea explorers say they've reached an agreement with the British government over ownership of artifacts removed from a famous shipwreck.

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Ocean Conservancy Cleanup

Last Update: Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:15 PM

If you're planning a trip to the beach this weekend, why not join the ocean conservancy for the 24th annual "coastal cleanup".

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Civil War Ship Unearthed in Hillsborough River

Last Update: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 9:50 PM

Divers have discovered the remains of a civil war steamship in the bottom of the Hillsborough river in Tampa.

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Blue Herron dive site could soon be closed

Last Update: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:21 PM

A new project could keep divers out of the water near teh Blue Herron bridge.

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Neptune Memorial Reef Treasure Hunt

Last Update: Monday, September 14, 2009 4:15 PM

Miami's Neptune Memorial reef offering unique treasure hunt.

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Dive into dive deals at Jupiter Dive Center

Last Update: Monday, September 14, 2009 4:10 PM

Goliaths are back and JDC is taking the plunge to get an up close look.

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FWC to discuss shark fishing off Florida

Last Update: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 9:25 AM

FWC will soon discuss a huge topic, shark fishing off of Florida's coast and the laws regulating it.

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Diveheart Changing Lives

Last Update: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:45 AM

diveheart.org changing lives one dive at a time.

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Buoys Offshore Protect Breakers Reefs

Last Update: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:03 PM

FWC installs mooring buoys on Breakers Reef.

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Lobster Mini Season Memories

Last Update: Sunday, August 2, 2009 10:31 AM

Here's some pictures from lobster mini season.

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Surf contest in Stuart goes retro
Go back to the time when the Beach Boys were big and the surfing boards were wide at this weekend'S Singlefin Showdown. Video VIDEO
Three baby owls, one foster mom
Baby owls are being taught how to survive, by a mom who has raised hundreds of foster babies. Video VIDEO
Manatee patrols stepped up
More officers are now on the water to make sure you slow down. Video VIDEO
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