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NBC Miami

6 Things to Know – Amazon Workers Protesting Pandemic Conditions, Increased Marine Life Sightings in Area

April 22, 2020

NBC Miami writes: No. 5 – Florida may be under a stay-at-home order, but the state’s marine wildlife doesn’t seem bothered by the lack of human

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The Doral Yard

THINGS TO DO ON EARTH DAY 2020

April 21, 2020

Vanessa Garcia for the Doral Yard blog writes: What can we do this Earth Day to celebrate, learn about, and honor our Mother earth? We know that

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The Doral Yard

PERSPECTIVES ON EARTH DAY 2020 FROM THE DORAL YARD’S SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS

April 21, 2020

Julie Frans for the Doral Yard Blog writes: In years past, we have celebrated Earth Day with a huge festival at The Wynwood Yard,

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NBC Miami

Nature On Display: Local Nonprofit Reports Increased Sightings of Marine Wildlife Amid Pandemic

April 21, 2020

NBC Miami writes: Florida may be under a stay-at-home order, but the state’s marine wildlife doesn’t seem bothered by the lack of human activity.

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Local 10 (WPLG)

Miami’s water quality has improved during coronavirus pandemic, researcher says

April 19, 2020

Louis Aguirre for Local 10 writes: The coronavirus has presented researchers like Elizabeth Kelly with a unique opportunity — an unplanned experiment to see what effect

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Miami New Times

Fewer Boats Means a Safer Spring for Miami’s Marine Creatures

April 15, 2020

Joshua Ceballos for the Miami New Times writes: Over the past few weeks, amateur photographers have been capturing images and video of manatees, turtles,

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Local 10 (WPLG)

Closed beaches due to coronavirus has South Florida’s oceans looking clear and beautiful

April 13, 2020

Louis Aguirre for Local 10 writes: One seemingly positive impact of the majority of South Florida remaining inside during the coronavirus outbreak is being

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WSVN 7 News

Coronavirus pandemic visibly causes pollution levels to drop in South Florida

April 10, 2020

Kevin Ozebek for WSVN writes: With the coronavirus pandemic causing some parts of the world to shut down to combat its spread, pollution levels,

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Florida Bulldog

EPA proposes big expansion of Port Everglades offshore dump; time running out for public comment

April 9, 2020

EPA proposes big expansion of Port Everglades offshore dump By Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org With Floridians focused on surviving the global COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S.

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Center for Biological Diversity

LAWSUIT LAUNCHED AGAINST FEDS FOR FAILING TO PROTECT NASSAU GROUPER HABITAT

April 6, 2020

Center for Biological Diversity writes: The Endangered Species Act prohibits federal agencies from authorizing activities that will destroy or harm a listed species’ critical

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Local 10 (WPLG)

Is Miami’s beach water filled with poop? Volunteer testing proves it’s so

February 27, 2020

Louis Aguirre for Local 10 writes: Kelly Cox, general council for Miami Waterkeeper, a watchdog non-profit that advocates for protecting South Florida’s waterways, said

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WLRN

Port Everglades Kicks Off Expansion. Critics Worry Coral Could Be Damaged

February 19, 2020

Jenny Staletovich of WLRN writes: Port Everglades and local elected officials marked the first step in a $437 million expansion to make way for

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