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Scientists found elevated mercury levels in dolphins in the U.S. Southeast. The highest levels were found in dolphins in Florida's St. Joseph and Choctawhatchee Bays. Researchers study dolphins because they are considered a sentinel species for oceans and human health. Like us, they are high up in the food chain, live long lives, and share certain physiological traits. Some of their diet is most vulnerable to mercury pollution and is also eaten by people.

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The Philippines is planning one of the world's biggest buildouts of natural gas infrastructure, with almost two dozen power plants announced and ambitions to become a hub for liquified natural gas for the entire Asia-Pacific region. The coastal province of Batangas alone already has four plants and another four are planned. Authorities say the expanded capacity will help the country's energy needs. But the buildout is raising questions about the health of nearby coral reefs and fishing communities that have been impacted. Energy experts also say that the Philippines could meet its en...

The Philippines is planning one of the world's biggest buildouts of natural gas infrastructure, with almost two dozen power plants announced and ambitions to become a hub for liquified natural gas for the entire Asia-Pacific region. The coastal province of Batangas alone already has four plants and another four are planned. Authorities say the expanded capacity will help the country's energy needs. But the buildout is raising questions about the health of nearby coral reefs and fishing communities that have been impacted. Energy experts also say that the Philippines could meet its en...

Researchers and marine experts have long said there aren't more great white sharks in the ocean, just more surfers, hence more attacks. Our author disagrees.