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93 Percent Of The Great Barrier Reef Is Practically Dead

Climate change is destroying Earth's largest coral ecosystem.
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BP Oil Spill Was Even Bigger Than Previously Thought

On the sixth anniversary of the spill, new research reveals its true scope.
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The U.S. Is Taking A Major Step Toward Ending Beluga Whale Captivity

"This is definitely a precedent-setting decision."
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It's Official: February Was The Warmest Month On Record

"It is yet another warning of the urgency of reducing global carbon emissions."
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Why Your Dream Of Swimming With Hawaii Dolphins May Never Come True

It may seem harmless, but playing with dolphins could be depriving them of rest.
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Sea Level Rise Could Displace 13 Million Americans

We've got less than a 100 years, a new study warns.
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The Ocean Bottom Is Surprisingly Noisy

Here's what scientists recorded 7 miles beneath the surface of the ocean.
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Feds Scrap Grand Vision To Expand A Marine Sanctuary In Hawaii

After six years of planning, NOAA failed to secure necessary state support.
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2015 Was By Far The Hottest Year In Recorded History

Climate change and El Niño are to blame.
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SpaceX Rocket Botches Landing At Sea After Successful Launch

One out of four isn't bad when you're trying to land a rocket vertically.
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