The AJC has learned a former top U.S. wildlife official wrote Gov. Brian Kemp to warn that a mine planned near the Okefenokee Swamp would threaten the fragile ecosystem.

Rouja, in his mid-40s, lacks the appearance of a government official or scientist one might ... at nearly the same latitude as Savannah, Georgia. The 20.6 square mile hook-shaped island chain ...

Wildlife authorities are asking for anglers, boaters and lake visitors across Georgia to help prevent the spread of invasive ...

Boosie BadAzz revealed that he was building an area on his 88-acre estate in Georgia for his eight children. Finally, he has ...

Fish often avoid intense stimuli, but scientists and animal welfare groups have long debated whether fish can feel pain. So is there an answer? Animal rights organization PETA claims on its ...

fishing season. Locals (which at this time of year number around 16) celebrate with a toast and some bake gingerbread toothfish cookies The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich ...

From December through March every year, the waters off Georgia’s coast provide calving grounds for the estimated 70 remaining ...

Majestic is one word for this iconic fish. A stunning animal known for it's ocean migrations. It can also become landlocked ...

On December 24 of last year, it sent an official proposal on how to limit ... ratified last year the urgency of limiting the fishing effort and stopping the growth of the Chinese fleet, which ...

Humpback whales migrate south to South Georgia. Image: Fredrik Christiansen At the same time, scientists are studying fish populations through regular groundfish surveys. These surveys, which have ...

The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so their struggle to escape wouldn’t damage its delicate tentacles.