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Bird flu is decimating seal colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it
Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don’t see a clear way to slow the devastating virus.
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13 cold, stunned sea turtles from New England are given holiday names as they rehab in Florida
This Rudolph won’t be leading his pals Blitzen, Dasher, Dancer, Vixen, Comet and Cupid through the Christmas Eve sky. But maybe he’ll lead them back out to sea someday. For now the seven Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles are among 13 given holiday-themed names as they are treated at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida. They were among 52 flown...
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52 ‘cold-stunned' sea turtles flown to Florida rehab center from New England
Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts. The turtles arrived in Tampa on Tuesday, and 16 were sent to Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Officials said in a news release that all of the turtles were experiencing a...
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Video: Scenes from across New England after Friday's severe weather
Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw strong thunderstorms early Friday, prompting severe weather and tornado warnings in parts of New England.
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New England pummeled in severe summer storm
Stranded vehicles, property damage and flash floods were seen across New England on Tuesday, while parts of Massachusetts were under a tornado warning.
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Stained Glass Window Shows Jesus Christ With Dark Skin, Stirring Questions About Race in New England
A nearly 150-year-old stained-glass church window showing a dark-skinned Jesus Christ interacting with women has been rediscovered in a Rhode Island church.
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Whole Foods Decision to Pull Maine Lobster From Stores Once Again Divides Politicians and Sustainability Groups
The retailer mentioned decisions by two organizations, Marine Stewardship Council and Seafood Watch, to take away their endorsements of the U.S. lobster fishing industry over whale entanglement concerns.