In 2015, New Jersey pumped 30,000 cubic yards of dredged mud into a breach splitting Mordecai Island; the project rejoined the island and rebuilt nesting habitatMordecai Island in New Jersey has faced significant erosion, losing half of its land over the past century. To combat this, engineers intro...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In 2003, Florida reused 6,000 tons of concrete rubble in Pensacola Bay: The material helped build a 7-acre oyster reef, and seagrass later spread to 2.5 acresDowntown Pensacola has witnessed an inspiring transformation through Project GreenShores, which repurposed recycled concrete rubble into a ...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Oysters disappeared from Ireland's Dublin Bay for 200 years; now 18,000 of them are restoring water purity and reducing coastal erosionOysters are more than fine dining choices; they can also restore ecosystems and purify water. After disappearing from Dublin Bay for over 2...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Hurricane Polo reaches Category 5: National Hurricane Center tracks powerful storm as Mexico faces dangerous weather risksHurricane Polo, classified as a Category 5 storm, intensified rapidly as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast. Mexican authorities closed p...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
‘Why don’t you give New Jersey to the Israelis?’: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda commander, recalls his joke to Trump over Golan HeightsSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke at an Atlantic Council panel in New York regarding the Golan Heights. He made a joke to US President...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
How one email cost a 77-year-old retiree $390,000 and his retirement plansJeffrey Maas, a 77-year-old retiree, lost his life savings after falling for a scam. He received a fake email about an antivirus charge tha...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
In 2019, Aidan Gallagher linked fan pledges to mangrove planting in Madagascar. 6 years later, the campaign had planted 113,706 trees and removed 38 million kg of carbonIn July 2025, UNEP announced a $7.1 million grant-supported initiative for Madagascar that includes plans to restore 3,000 hectares of mang...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
New Orleans is turning discarded bottles into coastal sand. Crushed glass is now helping rebuild shrinking wetlandsNew Orleans is using crushed glass to build new islands and strengthen wetlands. This innovative approach tackles waste and coastal erosion...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Tiny shrimp-like creatures are moving 110 pounds of sand per meter of California beach every day, scientists say they may be reshaping the coastTiny sand hoppers on California beaches are doing far more than feeding on washed-up kelp. New research found the shrimp-like creatures can...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Mumbai Coastal Road speed limit, vehicle rules and restrictions after speeding BMW crash near Marine Drive killing threeMumbai Coastal Road (Google Trends): A speeding BMW crashed off Mumbai's Coastal Road near Marine Drive, killing three people, weeks after ...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Asian Games 2026: Indian hockey teams don saffron jerseys in opening matchesIndian hockey teams wore saffron kits for their Asian Games opening matches. This occurred despite Hockey India's prior declaration to reve...
20 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
India men's cricket team dealing with clothing issue ahead of departure for Asian GamesIndian cricketers await correct kit sizes before their Asian Games departure. The BCCI arranged its own hotels due to accommodation concern...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Charlie Puth sells family California home where he married Brooke Sansone for $18.5 million. Makes a whopping profit of $14.33 millionSinger Charlie Puth has successfully sold his stunning Montecito abode for a whopping eighteen point five million dollars. This was the che...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Alabama dumped 16,000,000 used oyster shells from restaurants into the sea. What happened next surprised researchers in development of new coastal lines, marine life, and cleaner waterOyster shells are being repurposed along the Gulf Coast to restore essential marine ecosystems. By forming a strong foundation for new oyst...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Savannah turned 160,000 cubic yards of mud removed from its harbor into an 8-acre island; birds built more than 300 nests there in the first seasonNestled in Georgia, a harbor island crafted from dredged mud has become a refuge for over 300 bird families. This artificial sanctuary serv...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Louisiana collected 200 tons of discarded oyster shells from 19 restaurants and built a 400-foot reef; it now shields Pointe-au-Chien tribal land from erosionLouisiana's coastline is rapidly disappearing, prompting a unique restoration effort. The Pointe-au-Chien tribe is using recycled oyster sh...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Billionaire Brewers owner Mark Attanasio ordered to give up $2million property after Malibu ‘stolen’ sand dispute. Here's what happenedMilwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is facing a major setback in his Malibu beach dispute after California officials approved a settleme...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.31 PM IST