Science news articles about 'FORT LAUDERDALE Fla Feb'

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 19 (UPI) -- In a sign spring is on the way, blacktip and spinner sharks are gathering off the Atlantic coast of Florida, a wildlife biologist says.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Florida officials say they will release millions of sterile male Mediterranean fruit flies to combat the feared agricultural pest.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. marine scientists on Florida's Atlantic Coast say they're using corals grown in an onshore nursery to help restore a damaged reef.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 25 (UPI) -- A proposal by the Obama administration to eliminate funding for beach water testing puts every beach-goer at risk, Florida officials said.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Researchers in Florida say a unique scientific study of bacteria found in the mouths of sharks could lead to better treatments for shark bite victims.