According to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, a half-blind shark that is often found in the icy seas of the Arctic, where experts claim their lifespans can exceed 500 years, was recently identified in the Caribbean. While working with local fishermen in Belize to tag tiger sharks, Florida International University Ph.D. candidate Devanshi Kasana and the group came upon … [Read more...] about Found Swimming South Of Florida, An Arctic Shark That May Be Hundreds of Years Old
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Dogs are Being Used to Collect Enormous African Snails in Florida
The Florida Agriculture Department is catching enormous African snails with the aid of sniffer dogs to prevent damage to crops and other plants as well as meningitis in people. The snails were referred to be "one of the most harmful" mollusk subtypes worldwide by the agricultural department. Due to its exceptionally huge size and prodigious reproduction, the creature may … [Read more...] about Dogs are Being Used to Collect Enormous African Snails in Florida
Evidence Of A Native American King’s House, As Seen By Spanish Conquistadors, Has Been Discovered In Florida
A complex indigenous culture built upon chiefdoms and tributes was discovered by the Spanish as they approached the Florida Keys in the 16th century. The King of the Calusa people was welcomed by the European explorers at his magnificent home, which was built atop a man-made island off the coast of Florida. This home, which was previously only known from Spanish manuscripts, … [Read more...] about Evidence Of A Native American King’s House, As Seen By Spanish Conquistadors, Has Been Discovered In Florida
A ‘One-in-a-Million’ Yellow Cardinal Has Been Seen in Florida
The cardinal is one of North America's most identifiable birds, with its distinctive crest and vivid red plumage on males. However, one exceptionally unusual cardinal observed lately in Gainesville, Florida has a radically different appearance: he's brilliant yellow, a "one-in-a-million" occurrence. Karen Devens of Nature Queen Photography captured the amazing images of … [Read more...] about A ‘One-in-a-Million’ Yellow Cardinal Has Been Seen in Florida
Florida Diver’s Terrifying Encounter with Massive Bull Shark
Hasan Jasim - In a heart-pounding encounter that will leave you breathless, a Florida diver faced off against a colossal bull shark. John Moore, a seasoned photographer and marine life enthusiast, captured this extraordinary moment and shared it with the world. A Close Call with a Predator While free diving off the coast of Jupiter, Moore found himself in the presence … [Read more...] about Florida Diver’s Terrifying Encounter with Massive Bull Shark





