South Carolina used 50 retired shipping containers to create two artificial reefs in 2005; the containers were prepared to provide shelter for marine lifeOff the coast of South Carolina, the innovative use of steel shipping containers as artificial reefs is becoming increasingly popular. By r...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Georgia repurposed retired chicken cages as estuary reefs in the 1990s; years later, the structures remained stable and supported oyster growthIn an innovative move, Georgia has transformed chicken transport cages into artificial reefs to bolster marine life. Initiated in 1990, suc...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
In 1994, Florida deployed seven retired M60 tanks as reefs off Pensacola; a 2000 inspection found them still in their original positions on the seafloorThe state of Florida creatively utilized retired M60 tanks by turning them into artificial reefs for marine habitats. This innovative initi...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Ashish Kacholia-owned Knowledge Marine shares jump 4% on Rs 303 crore order win; stock up 67% in 2026Knowledge Marine shares gained 4.17% after securing a Rs 303.17 crore, three-year maintenance dredging contract from New Mangalore Port Aut...
02 Nov, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
What happened to a Michigan Red Baron worker targeted in a prank? How a fundraiser brought unexpected supportIn Michigan, a delivery worker named Walt Z faced off against a prankster who faked a money-taking scenario. The humorous confrontation was...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Alabama has the largest artificial reef system; ship containing 1,700 slot machines and 100 military tanks provides shelter to marine life and attracts eco-tourismIn July 2026, the Argosy VI, previously a floating casino, was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef as part of Alabama's commitm...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Goodbye to sunrise for 4 months: Scientists are living on Arctic ice to discover what lives beneath it; you won't believe what they sawA team of twelve ambitious researchers is embarking on a remarkable four-month journey into the depths of the Arctic, devoid of sunlight. T...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Colossal iceberg nearly the size of London nears a British island after traveling 1,400 miles; here’s how it could benefit marine life and the environmentIceberg A-81 has been adrift for three years after breaking away from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. As it nears South Georgia, scienti...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
In 2026, Texas deployed 400 tons of concrete railroad ties off Port O’Connor; the material was arranged into two piles at an artificial reef siteIn April 2026, Texas took a significant step by deploying 400 tonnes of concrete railroad ties to form two artificial reef piles. This proj...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Who is Dr M. V. Ramana Murthy? An IIT Madras alumnus honoured after a new electric ray species discovered deep in the Arabian Sea has been named after himNew electric ray species found: Dr M. V. Ramana Murthy, Mission Director of India's Deep Ocean Mission, has been honoured by the naming of ...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
In 2005, Florida sank about 500 tons of concrete railroad ties off St. Lucie County; a year later, divers recorded 17 fish species and heavy marine growthFlorida's groundbreaking initiative saw 500 tons of discarded railroad ties submerged offshore, creating a new artificial reef aimed at fos...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
In 2022, Miami sank 345 tons of concrete from a demolished waterfront pier instead of dumping it; the rubble became a reef rising 8 feet from the seafloorMiami-Dade County has developed an innovative approach by creating artificial reefs using demolished concrete. The materials from Bentley B...
28 Oct, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
"Sink the idea": Mumbai sweats over a sea plan that intitially made waves but is now causing ripples of worryLight pollution is already recognised as a global environmental and public health concern. Research has linked artificial light to sleep di...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Hawaii’s abandoned fishing nets once trapped marine life; now they are being turned into electricitySince 1996, Hawaii has successfully collected 848 metric tons of abandoned fishing nets, significantly reducing marine pollution. These net...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
In 2020, New Jersey deployed a 150-foot steel caisson gate in 125 feet of water; the structure extends 30 feet above the seabed and is expected to last more than 75 yearsUnderwater at Deepwater Reef in New Jersey, a caisson gate has been installed to form a new artificial reef. Designed to nurture marine bio...
25 Oct, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
In 2004, Texas sank 152 discarded concrete power poles weighing 1,457 tons in the Gulf; the unusual load became an artificial reef 130 feet underwaterIn 2004, an innovative project transformed discarded concrete utility poles into an artificial reef within the Gulf of Mexico. A total of 1...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Texas sank a 113-metre cargo ship in 2017; What divers discovered just 7 months later was remarkableIn 2017, Texas deliberately sank the 113-metre cargo ship Kraken in the Gulf of Mexico, to create an artificial reef . The 499 tonne vessel...
22 Oct, 2026, 12.39 PM IST