Wearable action cameras have changed the way we film. Now itâs easier than ever to capture and share videos on the fly. Scientists are getting in on the action, using devices small enough to fit in the palm of your hand to study animals as large as a ca
Take a stroll down a sandy stretch of Texas coast and you might see a real-life superhero in action.
No, not Aquaman, but a protector of sea life all the same. Lyndsey Howell is her name and saving sea turtles is her claim to fame.
Part 1: Sea Turtles Harmed by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Sea turtles are irreplaceable. They serve unique ecological roles and are highly valued by the public. They are also vulnerable to threats caused by human activities.
The five sea turtle
In small-scale fisheries around the world, gillnets are helping individual fishermen put food on the table day in and day out. But at the same time, this non-selective fishing gear is inadvertently catching bycatch.
Data from the satellite tag should help scientists understand what habitats loggerheads use and how to more effectively protect this endangered species.
The bones of sea turtles have annual rings like those found in trees, and chemical markers within them give scientists a detailed view of the animal's life history.
