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Modern-Day Captain Ahab Spears Whale With Cruise Ship
Image credit: AP Photo/NOAA
The Sapphire Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, struck a 43 foot long female humpback whale on Wednesday, causing it to become lodged in an undersea protuberance of the bow.
The ship, en route to Juneau, Alaska, was forced to make a detour to Douglas Island, where the whale was removed from the bow and taken into the custody of the Nat
SF Artists Explore What 'Green' Sounds Like
Musician Christopher Willits performs in "The Illuminated Forest." Photo by Michael Smith via Soundwave.
What does "green" sound like?
Herpes Virus Strikes UK Oyster Beds, Could Wipe Out Local Stocks
Photo by adactio: "A Pacific oyster from Whitstable about to consumed on Brighton seafront."
Oysters worldwide have been faring badly. From pollution levels in filthy bays to now a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the populations of the popular shellfish have been hit hard.
Mekong River Dam Threatens Four of World's Top 10 Biggest Fish Species
Photo by Suthep Kritsanavarin
A hydropower dam project planned for the lower Mekong River is getting greater attention from conservationists as it nears the final stages of an approval process.
Condor Born in 1910 Finally Kicks the Bucket
Photo via Tom Nord
The planet is short one centenarian this week after Hector, the world's oldest condor, passed away in Algeria at the ripe old age of 100. Experts say Hector's long life was quite a feat considering that the scavenging birds generally don't live past 50.
Galapagos Islands Moved Off Endangered Sites List
The Galapagos Islands are among the most stunning places on earth. The unparalleled biodiversity and spectacular wildlife makes it a travel destination the world over. But it's also in big trouble.
South Africa: Will Poisoning Horns Halt Rhino Poaching?
Photo: White rhinoceros (Digital Vision)
How far would you go to stop rhino poaching?
India One Step Closer to Reintroducing Wild Cheetahs
The Asiatic cheetah once ruled that plains in India and the Middle East, but now its population is estimated to be 100 individuals or less.
Plankton in Peril as Warming Oceans Causes Steady Population Decline
Image via BBC
The warming temperatures of the ocean are problematic for many species, but especially worrisome is the impact hotter water has on cornerstone species upon which many other marine animals rely.
Real Bear Breaks Into Home to Rescue Stuffed Bear
Photo via Flickr
Homeowner Mary Beth Parkinson came home to quite a surprise, a black bear had been rifling through her kitchen before it fled the house taking a stuffed toy bear with it. The bear had entered her home through an unlocked door, helped itself to some pears and a bunch of grapes, and even took a few swigs from the family fishbowl.
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