After a plane transporting 30 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to Louisiana from Massachusetts was snagged by delays, frantic calls for help went out.
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Massachusetts Town Begs Residents to Stop Calling About Fish
Some in Wareham, Mass., worried the enormous, blob-like fish was stranded. Others thought it was a shark. It turned out to be a sunfish, and town officials urged residents to stop reporting it.
What Month Is It? Pandemic Scrambles the Travel Calendar
With more families working and studying remotely, resorts are dangling attractive rates, enhanced Wi-Fi and the charms of autumn as reasons to forget summer is ending.
It’s Always the Summer of the Shark
Even during a pandemic, we cannot get the white shark out of our minds. Despite the rare attack, experts say humans have little to fear.
On the Shores of Cape Cod, Where the Oyster Is Their World
Pollution, development and overharvesting have greatly diminished America’s natural oyster habitat. Aquaculture and adaptable farmers have changed the game.
Provincetown: Go for the Mask Compliance, Stay for a Show
In this gay haven known for its nightlife, the crowds are smaller this summer. And the nightclubs are closed. But by the pool, the show goes on.
Personal Finance Lessons From the Pandemic
Our writer entered the pandemic believing he was in good shape financially. Now, he says, he has a lot more to do.
Come to the Beach but Beware of Sharks, Cape Cod Officials Say
Visitors are being urged to be wary of sharks this July 4 weekend while remaining vigilant about slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Tests for Coronavirus Vaccine Need This Ingredient: Horseshoe Crabs
Modern medicine still depends on this animal’s blood to test for bacteria in vaccines. And an alternative test requires further study.
The Country Enters a Memorial Day Weekend to Remember (or Forget)
Communities are finding creative ways to celebrate the traditional start of summer in the midst of social distancing and coronavirus alarm.
First They Fled the City. Now They’re Building $75,000 In-Ground Pools
When the going gets tough, the rich buy oases.
Resort Towns Ask: Will There Be Summer?
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, areas that rely on tourists say not reopening would be devastating economically, but fear the consequences of opening too soon.
Katharine, the Great White Shark Who Ghosted Her Trackers, Resurfaces
The last that researchers heard from Katharine via her transmitter was nearly a year ago, leaving her fate a mystery. Recently, though, there came some weak pings.