Mega Meltdown, a qualifying tournament for Florida's FIRST Lego League, was held Dec. 13 at Young Middle Magnet School in Tampa. ...more

January 14, 2009

Satellites are helping scientists expand a virtual network to watch for increases in ocean temperatures that can damage or kill the fragile ecosystems of coral reefs worldwide. ...more

October 10, 2008

Marine scientists have discovered hundreds of new animal species on reefs in Australian waters, including brilliant soft corals and tiny crustaceans, according to findings released Thursday. ...more

September 19, 2008

Why protect Florida's beaches from oil drilling? It's simple: Florida's beaches are ranked as some of the best in the country for their beauty, accessibility and facilities. For the sixth time since 1992, a Florida beach has been recognized as the "Best Beach in America" by Dr. Steven Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach". ...more

September 2, 2008

President Bush's snarky comment at the end of a private meeting with world leaders shows why the United States' international standing faces low tide. ...more

July 16, 2008

Big oil interests are using big lies to promote oil drilling off Florida's coast. Trying to capitalize on the public's dismay over high gas prices, the drill-everywhere crowd is misleading citizens about the likely consequences. ...more

July 11, 2008

If it's a refreshing breeze right off the Gulf you want, it should be a no-brainer that Hernando Countians head for the recently expanded Bayport Park. ...more

May 20, 2008

If global warming accelerates over the next century, many scientists fear the planet's largest ecosystem could reach a tipping point with depleting nutrients in the oceans. ...more

February 18, 2008