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Scientist launches study of bull sharks in Indian River Lagoon

Bull sharks can be fearsome creatures, blamed for biting more humans than any other shark species. Traveling the ...

St. Lucie Voice

Scientist launches study of bull sharks in Lagoon

Bull sharks can be fearsome creatures, blamed for biting more humans than any other shark species. Traveling the ...

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Manned sub to dive to deepest spot in world’s oceans

Sebastian-based Triton Submarines next month will launch the world's first manned expedition to the deepest point in each ...

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Beach access points closed for red tide

Indian River County is in the grips of a severe red tide infestation that has killed large numbers ...

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County: 2018 turtle nesting season has been successful

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The 2018 sea turtle nesting season shows a stable increase in nesting numbers on ...

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Troubled Waters: ‘What can we do’ to fix lagoon?

Florida Institute of Technology’s Indian River Lagoon Research Institute hosted the fourth annual TechCon in Melbourne Sept. 28, ...

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Sea trout spawning sounds offer hope for lagoon

Vero Beach marine scientist Dr. Grant Gilmore was out on the lagoon last Tuesday night, wrapping up several ...

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Seagrass making slow recovery near Sebastian Inlet

Seagrass meadows that were devastated by cold weather and severe algae blooms between 2010 and 2012 are making ...

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Central lagoon in fair condition, but better than north or south

The first-ever health report card issued for the entire 156-mile-long Indian River Lagoon shows that the stretch that ...

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1,800 students will work with scientists Oct. 4 to measure lagoon health

If you're anywhere along the 156-mile Indian River Lagoon on Oct. 4, you have an excellent chance of ...

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Pygmy sperm whale euthanized after stranding at Sebastian Inlet State Park

An 11-foot, 1,200-pound male pygmy sperm whale beached itself at Sebastian Inlet State Park Tuesday and had to ...

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New marine laboratory coming to Vero Beach

A new marine laboratory focused on restoring the health of the Indian River Lagoon is coming to Vero ...