Senate Bill 880, proposed by State Sen. Ileana Garcia (R) in Miami, replaces the state's current state bird, the northern mockingbird, with the American flamingo ...

Two bills in Florida Legislature seek to overturn the mockingbird's nearly 100-year reign as the state bird in favor of a ...

Sea Turtle Patrol documented three loggerhead sea turtle nests – one at Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Casey Key.

Audubon of Florida and state wildlife officials remind beach-goers to stay away from nests, and keep dogs on leashes near or ...

Great snorkeling, luxury resorts, and plenty of opportunities for marine wildlife encounters are all hallmarks of a vacation ...

Dry Tortugas National Park is located in the United States 70 miles past Key West at the southern tip of Florida. It is ...

Key Largo is quieter than Key West, but just as beautiful, and offers many exciting activities. With snorkeling, scuba diving ...

Dold, a male great white shark, was tagged by OCEARCH 45 miles off Florida/Georgia coast Feb. 28, 2025. The 11-foot, 2-inch ...

A pair of North Atlantic right whales seen off Florida in the Gulf may be headed back north after being seen in Bimini in the ...

A pair of Bryde’s whales were recently spotted off the coast of Thailand, delighting conservation officials. The large marine mammals — which are infrequently observed in Thai waters — were seen on ...

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Panama City Beach’s gorgeous white sand beaches are known worldwide ...