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Mastodon Tusk Found Underwater: Diver hauls 4-foot fossil off Florida’s Gulf Coast; age, value under study

In an astonishing discovery in April 2024, diver Alex Lundberg stumbled upon a massive segment of mastodon tusk while exploring near Venice, Florida. This impressive fossil measures around 4 feet and weighs approximately 70 pounds, illustrating the rich prehistoric past of North America. Lundberg has previously unearthed smaller fossils in…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving

During a day at the beach, it’s common to see people walking up and down the shore collecting seashells.

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2025

Sharks attacked 16 people off Florida in 2022, topping the rest of the world

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Sharks bit 16 people in unprovoked attacks off Florida’s waters last year, marking the highest reported number of bites than anywhere else in the world.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023