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COASTAL ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY
In 2019, Georgia placed 5,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment on a 5-acre salt marsh; six years later, it remained about 12 cm higher, with plant growth similar to nearby marshesWetlands serve as vital buffers in coastal regions, adeptly mitigating storm impacts while also acting as natural filters for pollutants. A...- California cleared invasive plants from three Camp Pendleton breeding areas; willow flycatchers resettled at those sites within 5–7 yearsIn 2023, a lone Southwestern Willow Flycatcher was spotted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, a notable event after an absence since 2012...
- Why global investors are turning to Georgia for real estate opportunities in 2026Alliance Group designates 2026 as a pivotal year for international stakeholders targeting Georgia's dynamic real estate landscape. The nati...
- Gujarat to turn ocean into next big industry: Rs 100 crore marine biotech corridor planned in Porbandar; seaweed, algae & microbes could soon fuel new business boomAn initiative of the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), Department of Science and Technology, the proposed corridor is envisioned...
- NCM 2.0 launched with Rs 767 cr outlay to protect India’s coastsUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched guidelines for the National Coastal Mission 2.0 on Wednesday. The mission aims to enhan...
- North Carolina removed 4 to 7 tons of abandoned crab pots from coastal waters; fishermen recycled the metal into 700 feet of new oyster-reef structureAbandoned fishing traps contribute significantly to the deaths of marine life, notably in Chesapeake Bay. A North Carolina initiative creat...
- Lakshadweep seaplane launch in limbo after last-minute Skyhop permission withdrawalIndia's plans for seaplane connectivity in Lakshadweep encountered challenges after permissions were withdrawn unexpectedly. Skyhop, the se...
- In 2026, Australian researchers combined satellite images and desktop mapping to uncover more than 1,000 previously uncharted coral reefsIn a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled over 1,000 previously hidden coral reefs off the northern coast of Australia, utilizin...
- 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...
- Lauren Sanchez and Amazon's Jeff Bezos are pouring $25 million into a massive Pacific Ocean conservation project covering an area larger than AlaskaLauren Sanchez is backing a new Bezos Earth Fund ocean conservation push as Jeff Bezos' philanthropic organization commits more than $25 mi...
- 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...
- Divers crushed millions of purple urchins with hammers; What happened next surprised researchers as California’s lost Kelp forests are showing signs of recoveryCalifornia's kelp forests are witnessing a remarkable comeback due to dedicated restoration efforts. Divers have been diligently smashing m...
- In 2018, CRF measured coral restoration's economic ripple across Florida Keys for 5 years. 7 years later, researchers found up to 144% local economic contribution per dollar spentCoral restoration activities in the Florida Keys generated significant economic returns. For every dollar invested, restoration contributed...
- Karnataka approves data centre, marine biotech policiesKarnataka has approved new policies for data centres and marine biotechnology sectors. These initiatives aim to attract significant investm...
- Conservationist Matt Conn bought 67 acres of damaged Louisiana land. For a decade, he personally rebuilt it; the restored wetland had recovered diverse native vegetation and multiple ecosystemsOver a decade, Matt Conn dedicated his efforts to the restoration of 67 acres of degraded land in Louisiana. By eradicating invasive specie...
- 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...
- A New York City marsh was disappearing for decades; scientists added 20 inches of sand and watched what happened nextA salt marsh restoration experiment began at Big Egg Marsh in 2002. Scientists raised the marsh with sand and planted thousands of cordgras...
- New York has already restored 200 million oysters. Now it wants 1 billion back in its harborNew York Harbor is the focal point of an extraordinary ecological restoration project known as the Billion Oyster Project. The aim is to tr...
- Meet Alaina Zhang, the 17-year-old Rhode Island student testing whether native seaweed can help clean polluted coastal watersSeaweed is unlikely to provide a complete solution to the many sources of nutrient pollution affecting coastal waters. Reducing the amount ...
- Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of used oyster shells into the sea. It has now developed new reefs, cleaner water and is recovering the coastal environmentOver the past 16 years, Florida has successfully returned over 500,000 tons of shells to the Gulf, providing vital surfaces for young oyste...
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