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A 10-year-old girl, Ari Buchman, died from injuries sustained in a sailboat collision with a barge in Biscayne Bay near Miami Beach, which also resulted in the deaths of two other young girls and injuries to several others. The incident occurred during a summer sailing camp, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash, including vessel visibility and maneuvering.
Two children participating in a youth sailing program died after their sailboat was struck by a barge in Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, leading to a large emergency response and ongoing investigation.
A comprehensive eight-year study highlights Biscayne Bay as a vital habitat for critically endangered great hammerhead sharks, revealing their reliance on the bay from birth through adulthood and raising concerns about fishing pressures and habitat threats in the area.
Scientists believe they have discovered the first-ever nursery for great hammerhead sharks in Biscayne Bay, a busy fishing spot near Miami. The bay serves as a sheltered area for juvenile great hammerheads to feed on small fish during their first year of life. The discovery highlights the importance of protecting this habitat, as the population of great hammerheads has declined due to overfishing. Recreational fishing, in particular, poses a threat to these sharks, as they can suffer extreme shock when caught and released. Stricter protection measures are being called for in Biscayne Bay to ensure the survival of this unique shark species.