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CAPE COD WHALE TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR
Massachusetts brothers started junk-removal business as teenagers with $4,000 pickup truck; it made $3.04 million in 2025 & now targets $5 million in revenue in 2026- 18-foot minke whale found badly tangled in fishing rope off Cape Cod after dragging heavy gear for more than 40 miles is finally freed
- Rescuers free 18-foot Minke Whale entangled in rope after dragging fishing gear for 40 miles off cape cod
- In 2008, Virginia began paying fishermen to pull ‘ghost traps’ from Chesapeake Bay; six years of cleanup helped unlock an estimated $21 million in extra crab catchesVirginia's six-year program removed thousands of lost crab pots from Chesapeake Bay. This cleanup effort generated an estimated $21.3 milli...17 Sep, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
- In 1985, Broward County sank a DC-4 off Fort Lauderdale in 71 feet of water; the wreck later became a monitored artificial reefIn Florida, officials purposefully submerge items like airplanes to establish artificial reefs. These underwater structures not only form n...16 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fearsPalau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worr...16 Sep, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
- On Jan 5, 2011, the USS Kittiwake was scuttled off Grand Cayman; five years later, 120,800 divers and snorkelers had visited as fish, corals, and other marine life moved inThe USS Kittiwake, once a proud Navy ship, now serves as an artificial reef off the coast of Grand Cayman, drawing in countless divers and ...15 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- India beats a hasty retreat from a crucial market reformIndia’s market-closing auction reform, designed by Sebi to curb price manipulation, has faced volatility and investor backlash within weeks...14 Sep, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- Watch: Massive endangered whale shark spotted swimming off Malibu along California coastlineAn enormous whale shark was recently spotted swimming near Malibu, California. This endangered species, the world's largest fish, is genera...14 Sep, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
- In 2020, Trump administration pushed for developing Seafood industry, California is taking steps to build kelp farm in U.S. in region known for strawberries, avocadosProposal to grow kelp off Ventura County comes as the Trump administration seeks to promote commercial aquaculture. The National Oceanic an...13 Sep, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
- When this North Carolina lighthouse was built in 1870, the Atlantic was 1,500 feet away. By 1999, it was just 60 feet away, so engineers moved the 4,830-ton tower 2,900 feet inlandThe Cape Hatteras Lighthouse confronted significant erosion from the advancing Atlantic Ocean. In a remarkable feat of engineering, the 4,8...11 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- In 2017, Lewis Pugh swam 1 km at South Georgia to campaign for protection. 7 years later, protected waters had grown from 2% to 36%, adding 166,000 km² of ocean in totalLewis Pugh swam one kilometer off South Georgia in 2017. This swim was part of a campaign for greater water protection. Protection rose fro...10 Sep, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
- Texas will pay you $100 for catching this invasive fish as officials warn anglers to ‘Keep, Cool, Call’Texas is offering anglers $100 for every invasive black carp caught and reported as part of a multi-state research effort. Anyone who belie...08 Sep, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- In 2007, scientists recovered a blue whale earplug off Santa Barbara; its 24 wax layers archived 12 years of hormones, mercury, and man-made pollutantsThe earwax plug of a blue whale serves as a remarkable indicator of its life history. This wax revealed its exposure to harmful pollutants ...07 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In 2002, South Australia scuttled ex-HMAS Hobart in 2 minutes and 17 seconds; 18 years later, a marine survey recorded more than 50 fish species around the destroyerThe HMAS Hobart, once a formidable navy destroyer, has transformed into a vibrant artificial reef after being submerged for eighteen years....04 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- In 2020, American Rivers removed the Middle Fork Nooksack dam after 50 years of blocking fish in Washington. 2 years later, the river reopened 16 miles of habitat for Chinook salmon and troutMiddle Fork Nooksack salmon habitat: A dam built in 1961 was removed in 2020, restoring river access. This action reopened sixteen miles of...04 Sep, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
- Trump's Greenland threats cast a shadow on Iceland's vote on whether to trigger EU membership talksIcelandic voters are deciding on resuming European Union membership talks. This referendum occurs amid United States President Donald Trump...29 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Rotating garbage island bigger than many countries is floating in Pacific: This 1.6 million sq km patch contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic & is causing serious harm to natureThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch represents a vast area of ocean pollution, containing trillions of plastic pieces and thousands of tonnes o...28 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- How to Fish: Complete guide to every fish, creature, island, bait and rodHow to Fish offers detailed mechanics for catching diverse aquatic creatures across five distinct islands. Players must match specific rods...24 Aug, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- In 1953, a concrete barrier blocked fish migration in Massachusetts. 70 years later, it’s finally being removed to bring the native trout backSoon, a concrete barrier currently obstructing fish migration in Fresh Brook will be dismantled. This ambitious restoration initiative seek...16 Aug, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
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