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VIDEO: Great white shark gets within feet of diver off Palm Beach

A diver captured quite a sight off the coast of Palm Beach County earlier this week: a massive great white shark.Jim Cocci said he was diving on Tuesday at Breakers Reef near The Breakers hotel on Palm...

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Wildlife officers, police helping injured manatee in Boynton Beach

Multiple agencies are keeping a close eye on an injured manatee in the intracoastal in Boynton Beach after officials say it was likely hit by a boat.The wounded manatee was spotted in the water...

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Turtle passes 100 pieces of plastic while recovering from surgery

A sea turtle found off our waters has consumed 100 pieces of plastic. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center says the turtle was recovering from surgery to remove a fishing hook. The turtle, named Zatanna, passed...

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Jupiter students trying to strengthen reefs off South Florida coast

The waters off our coast will soon be a little bit more friendlier for marine life thanks to a group of local high school students teaming up with an area nonprofit to strengthen our reefs.🐠 SPECIAL...

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New bucket station aims to keep Boynton Beach beaches clean

Three new bucket stations have been built at Oceanfront Park at the Boynton Beach city beach.The stations hold several buckets for people to grab and fill with trash while they are at the beach and are...

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Scientists fear all coral reefs could be wiped out by 2100

(CNN) -- Scientists at an Ocean Sciences Conference in San Diego this week gave a grim warning about the earth's coral reefs.They say climate change could kill all the coral reefs by the year...

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VIDEO: Spinner shark spotted at Ocean Reef Park in Riviera Beach

Swimmers were ordered out of the water in Riviera Beach on Thursday after sharks were spotted too close to shore.Video shot by WPTV showed a shark, believed to be a spinner shark, leaping out of the...

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Massive desalination buoy washes up on Hobe Sound beach

A massive and mysterious object is causing a lot of buzz after washing up on Hobe Sound beach Monday morning.Ken Mears and Mike Gomes took pictures of the debris, which was found in the sand in the 100...

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Drone video shows Florida boater using pole to harass manatee, scares others

Video posted to a popular outdoor company’s social media page is drawing the ire of Florida residents across the state. The drone video was posted to the See Through Canoe Facebook page on Sunday and...

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VIDEO: Kayaker drops 134 feet down Chile's Salto del Maule waterfall

(CNN) - A 26-year-old kayaker made the second tallest waterfall descent in known history earlier this month.Dane Jackson dropped 134 feet into the relative unknown before coming out the other end...

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22 silver coins, 300 years old, uncovered on Indian River County beach

A modern day treasure hunter uncovered quite a score on an Indian River County beach last week.Jonah Martinez, who's been combing for buried treasure for 24 years, discovered nearly two dozen silver...

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Martin County closes beaches over coronavirus concerns

All county-owned beaches in Martin County were closed to public access until further notice Sunday in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.The closure does not apply to property owners or...

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Injured turtles continue to receive care at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca...

The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton is still taking care of injured turtles at their rehabilitation center. Coordinator Whitney Crowder said the center had five turtles arrive in the last two...

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Here's how to stay in surf shape while in quarantine

Since we're all on lockdown and can't go surfing, I thought it'd be a good idea to see what kind of exercises we can do at home to keep us in that tip-top surf shape.So I enlisted coach Craig Canubida...

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South Florida beach closures could help marine life, water quality

Just days ago, beaches were packed in South Florida, despite growing concerns over the deadly coronavirus.SPECIAL COVERAGE: Protecting Paradise"I was really just shaking my head," said Jackie Kingston,...

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Earth Day turns 50 as environment reaps benefits from COVID-19 lockdowns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a world seemingly on lockdown, the earth may be breathing easier for the moment.“These lockdown measures are having an impact,” said Susan Anenberg, a professor of environmental...

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Most Martin County beaches reopen Monday without restrictions

Many Martin County public beaches reopened on Monday morning after being closed for more than a month due to the coronavirus pandemic.County commissioners voted on Friday to reopen most beach access...

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South Florida woman hospitalized after Sea-Doo crash in Delray Beach

A South Florida woman is hospitalized after a serious crash on a personal watercraft Sunday in Delray Beach, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.Officials said Kaitlin...

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Watch: Sea lion plays in bioluminescence waters in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The bioluminescent tide along San Diego's coastline is drawing its own share of onlookers on land, but also in the sea.In the video, a sea lion is seen jumping in and out of San...

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Beach, boating restrictions a hot topic in South Florida communities

A Palm Beach County Commissioner's meeting Tuesday over boating and beach restrictions put the county mayor at odds with some at the City of Boca Raton, leaving questions about enforcement. After weeks...

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Gov. Ron DeSantis in 'discussions' to add Palm Beach County to Florida's...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's in "discussions" with local officials to add Palm Beach County to Phase One of the state's reopening plan. Speaking at a coronavirus testing site at Hard Rock...

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Manatee released into Boynton Beach intracoastal after recovering from boat...

An injured manatee at the center of an intense multi-day rescue in the Boynton Beach intracoastal earlier this year was released back into the water on Wednesday.SPECIAL COVERAGE: Protecting...

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FAU study shows adult blacktip sharks use shallow water to avoid hammerheads

A new study by Florida Atlantic University is gaining new insight into the habits of blacktip sharks. FAU said the video, recorded by a drone off the southeast coast of Florida, shows adult blacktip...

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Rainy weather, rough surf doesn't deter beachgoers in Martin County

Rough surf and gloomy weather didn't stop people from setting up their lawn chairs and umbrellas Sunday on the beach in Stuart.Officials with the Martin County Sheriff's Office said people have been...

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Surf’s and concerns up: COVID-19 impacting beach safety this summer

After being cooped up for months due to COVID-19, Jason Andre is stoked to shred the curl again.This surfer, however, also has concerns about getting back to the beach.“I feel pretty trepidatious about...

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Utah 6-month-old sets record for youngest water-skier

LAKE POWELL, Utah — A baby from St. George has set the record for the youngest child to water-ski, his family says.Casey and Mindi Humpherys posted a photo and a video of 6-month-old Rich skiing at...

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Unprovoked shark attacks increase worldwide

Shark attacks went up around the world in 2021, according to new research from the Florida Museum of Natural History and the American Elasmobranch Society. However, researchers say this may just be an...

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2 shark attacks reported this week at South Carolina beach

Two people were attacked in separate shark attacks in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, authorities said.They reportedly occurred within about an hour of each other on Monday.Karren Sites told ABC...

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Cuban migrant arrives in Florida Keys on kayak

A Cuban migrant crossed the dangerous Florida Straits this past weekend, not by boat but by inflatable kayak.Border Patrol agents said Sunday that the man arrived in Marathon, located in the Middle...

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Surfers teach children with autism how to hang ten

Surfers for Autism is a nonprofit organization that provides free surfing and beach events to children and young adults with special abilities."We end up crashing barriers and families come to the...

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