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The Rare Pink Dolphin Spotted Again in Louisiana

The Rare Pink Dolphin Spotted Again in Louisiana

Gargi Chakravorty

Picture this: you’re casting your fishing line into the murky waters off Louisiana’s coast, expecting maybe a red snapper or speckled trout. Instead, something that looks like it swam straight out of a fairy tale breaks the surface. That’s exactly what happened to Thurman Gustin last summer, and his video has marine biologists buzzing. The ...

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Louisiana Alligators vs. Rising Seas

Suhail Ahmed

At the ragged edge of Louisiana’s coast, where spartina grass trembles at every passing breeze, a quiet contest is underway. Saltwater pushes inland, storms ride higher, and the state’s iconic American alligator must navigate a landscape that is literally sinking beneath its feet. Scientists track the changes with sensors and satellites, yet the marsh tells ...