Pygmy sperm whale euthanized after stranding on the Outer Banks
A "very emaciated" pygmy sperm whale that washed up on an Outer Banks beach had...
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Virginia Zoo announces ‘one of a kind’ overhead animal tunnel, rhino valley and more
The Virginia Zoo announced Wednesday that it has begun a large-scale construction campaign to build...
Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here’s why privacy advocates care
As the world experiences more record high temperatures, employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep...
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Deadly bacteria is a growing threat to beach vacations across the US
Bacteria tend to grow in warm conditions and between 1985 and 2009, lakes and ponds...
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New pier lights protect wildlife in Nags Head
New pier lights protect wildlife in Nags Head Along coastal Carolina’s beach towns, parks and...
Public should avoid blue-green algal bloom in eastern N.C. river, officials say
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is warning people to stay away from blue or green...
What a 1% increase in Hampton’s tree coverage could do for residents’ health
Hampton city planners estimate the 1% tree canopy increase will capture an additional 2,892 pounds of nitrogen...
How Ocean City got its inlet: See the Maryland town before and after powerful 1933 storm
In Aug. 1933 a powerful storm that left much of Ocean City in shambles had...
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Some Chesapeake Bay goals won’t be reached by 2025, EPA evaluation finds
The EPA has released its latest evaluation of the Chesapeake Bay, and Virginia is only...
2 dolphins wash ashore in Virginia Beach
One dolphin was stranded in Sandbridge and another appeared in Chic's Beach. The Virginia Aquarium...