Predatory crown-of-thorns starfish, which munch coral, are naturally-occurring but have proliferated due to pollution and agricultural run-off at the struggling World Heritage-listed ecosystem. Now Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) research has shown they avoid areas where the Pacific triton sea snail - also known as the giant triton - is present.Sep 18, 2017
The massive earthquake that struck the south of Mexico on September 7 killed at least 90 people and damaged tens of thousands of homes. It is thought to have affected up to two million people in the poorer south of the country.Sep 11, 2017
The massive earthquake that struck the south of Mexico on September 7 killed at least 90 people and damaged tens of thousands of homes. It is thought to have affected up to two million people in the poorer south of the country.Sep 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma bought widespread devastation to the southeastern-most U.S. state of Florida, from Key West to Tampa, on Sunday (September 10).Sep 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall on Florida as a Category 4 storm on Sept. 10. There are 260 shelters open throughout the state to accommodate the evacuees, as 70 more are expected to be open on Sept. 9.Sep 10, 2017
A tour company on Antigua assisted with the evacuation of over 200 residents from Barbuda. The elderly, pregnant woman and mothers with young children were evacuated first.The neighboring island was devastated by Hurricane Irma. Food, water and medicine were also transported to Barbuda from Antigua. The islands now have to prepare for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Jose.Sep 9, 2017
Hurricane Irma continues to move along the northern coast of Cuba. Cuba was drenched with rain and wind from the edge of the storm. Dangerous storm surges of up to 10 feet are expected. Irma may move closer to the country throughout the day. Tourists and even dolphins were evacuated from the predicted path of the storm. Cubans prepared rigorously for the storm, securing homes and belongings.Sep 9, 2017
Hurricane Harvey has left several farms across Texas under water. It has threatened the agricultural and cattle industries and will likely have devastating effects on farmers in the area and around the U.S.Aug 31, 2017
What do you do if your house floods during a hurricane? Go fishing! Saul Saldana made the best of a terrible situation when he tried to catch a fish inside his flooded home. Much to the enjoyment of his family, he got soaked before finally making the catch.Aug 27, 2017
