10 of 18 penguin species experience further serious population decline

Washington, Sept 5 : Ten of the planet's eighteen penguin species have experienced further serious population decline, warn Penguin biologists from around the world.

Weakened Earl packs less force than feared

The remnants of Hurricane Earl took aim at Nova Scotia early Saturday after a brush with the Northeast that was far less intense than feared, dumping heavy, wind-driven rain on Cape Cod cottages and fishing villages accustomed to nor'easters.

US says goodbye to Earl as storm spins into Canada

(AP:CHATHAM, Mass.) The remnants of Tropical Storm Earl have spun toward Nova Scotia, still packing high winds and rain but leaving little damage behind.

Weakened Earl packs less force than feared, hits Mass. with rain, wind before aiming at Canada

Surfers enjoy the swells produced by Earl. CHATHAM, Mass.

Tribes open fall commercial fishery

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs and Yakama tribes opened the first of three commercial fishing periods for the 2010 fall commercial season Aug. 24. The tribal sales allow the public to purchase salmon and steelhead directly from tribal fishers. Most of the catch will be chinook salmon and steelhead with smaller numbers of coho salmon also available. The large run of salmon ...