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Warmer ocean temperatures mean a record late start for annual stranding season, says New England Aquarium.

A United Nations treaty finalized over the weekend would designate 30% of the world's oceans as protected areas, and put more money into marine conservation. Advocates say it's breakthrough after more than a decade of talks.

If you haven't noticed Northern Kingfish around yet, you probably will soon. The good news? They're plentiful and just about the perfect size for making fish tacos.

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) responds to the latest congressional testimony from Gen. David Petraeus, the top military commander in Iraq. Clyburn explains why he opposes Petraeus' call to suspend troop withdrawals.

Listeners sent in their thoughts in response to a review of the highs and lows of the Bush presidency.

Potential wind energy areas for the Gulf of Maine haven't been finalized. But federal environmental agencies say if development does move ahead in the Gulf, it would occur in an area that's a critical habitat for right whales.

Galveston, Texas, has some of the fastest sea level rise in the world. To protect the city, engineers need to know how fast ice in West Antarctica will melt. Scientists are racing to figure it out.

Researchers are worried that the lithium ion batteries powering our phones, and soon our cars, will turn into a big waste problem. They're trying to figure out how to recycle them.

China pulled out all the stops to host the leaders of the world's 20 leading economies. China's government sent 2 million residents of the city of Hangzhou on vacation to ensure a flawless summit.

At the Kennedy Space Center, riding out a hurricane means something a little different. You have to keep the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle capsule happy.