‘Only a Stream Remains’: Minnesota Lake Is Drained After Valve Malfunction

Dead fish, puddles and weeds are all that’s left of Alice Lake after a pipe, which was unable to close, pushed all of the water into the St. Croix River.

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A Starfish, a President, and a Deep-Sea Frenzy in Argentina

A livestream of an undersea project has captivated Argentina as President Javier Milei wields a chain saw on the budget for science.

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A Fish Falls From the Sky and Sparks a Brush Fire in British Columbia

Officials say a flying osprey dropped its catch, which then struck power lines, causing sparks that ignited dry grass.

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Increasingly Acidic Seas Threaten Oyster Farming

Researchers and hatcheries are exploring new ways to protect shellfish in the Pacific Northwest, although Trump budget cuts may thwart their efforts.

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Woman Was ‘Most Likely’ Bitten by Shark at Jones Beach, Scientists Say

The woman had minor cuts to her left foot and leg after being bitten on Wednesday. She was transported to a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, officials said.

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Debris From SpaceX Explosion, Landing in Mexico, Draws Investigation

Mexican environmental activists say detritus raining down from Elon Musk’s rocket company has caused die-offs of marine life.

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‘Jaws’ at 50: Scientists Are Still Studying the Mysteries of Sharks

The film’s release in 1975 haunted the reputation of sharks worldwide. But a generation of scientists helped to turn the tide.

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Trump Withdraws From Agreement With Tribes to Protect Salmon

The Biden administration had brokered a 10-year truce in an extended legal battle with Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest over dams that had prevented fish from spawning.

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Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Cut the Ecosystems Mission Area and Much of Its Work

From bee science to understanding the impact of a warming world on plant life, here’s what the Ecosystems Mission Area does.

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Florida Man Sentenced to 30 Days for Shooting and Poisoning Dolphins

A charter boat captain used pesticide-laced bait and a shotgun to target dolphins interfering with his clients’ fishing lines, prosecutors said.

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