In 2006, volunteers lowered a stripped Boeing 737 into the Pacific; 20 years later, the jet has become a cold-water artificial reefA retired Boeing 737 now rests on the seafloor off Vancouver Island. This aircraft was transformed into an artificial reef by Canada. The X...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
The Savannah River swapped bare marsh edge for oyster reefs in 2023; wave energy fell by up to 40%, giving Georgia coasts a tougher storm shieldScientists built oyster reefs in Georgia's Savannah River to reduce wave energy. These reefs lessened wave impact on the shoreline by as mu...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Australia thrash Bangladesh by innings and 51 runs in Mackay to tie seriesMitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon secured Australia a dominant innings victory. Bangladesh collapsed twice, bowled out for 95 after their firs...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
In 1986, Florida sank this 189-foot ship off the Florida Keys; decades later, its stripped superstructure is covered in sponges, corals and hydroidsThe Thunderbolt, a former military and research vessel, now serves as an artificial reef off Marathon in the Florida Keys. It was intention...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Bangladesh 39-3 at lunch after Australia take 146-run lead in second TestBangladesh reached 39 for three in their second innings at lunch. Australia paceman Mitchell Starc took two quick wickets to put Bangladesh...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Starc, Shoriful unleash carnage as 18 wickets tumble in wild Mackay TestMitchell Starc took six wickets as Bangladesh was bowled out for 64 runs. Shoriful Islam remarkably matched Starc with his own six-wicket h...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Starc tears through Bangladesh with five wickets in four-over blitzMitchell Starc took five wickets in his first four overs. He removed both Bangladesh openers and captain Shanto for ducks. Shadman Islam wa...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Earlier this year, Michigan researchers analyzed lake sturgeon records spanning decades. 300 years later, their findings point to fish still living around the Great lakes for nearly 3 centuriesNew research from Michigan researchers suggests that lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live far longer than previously believed. The stu...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
In 2021, Cyprus submerged 93 sculptures to create an underwater forest; concrete trees rise from the seabed at different depthsAn underwater sculpture park in Cyprus offers a unique habitat for marine life. This art installation, MUSAN, features concrete figures and...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
In 2023, Georgia sank two retired Atlanta commuter trains; seven months later, divers found corals, fish, and other marine life colonizing the railcarsRetired MARTA train cars were sunk off Georgia's coast to create new reefs. Divers found marine life and coral growth on the cars within se...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
In 2019, Jordan sank 19 military machines in the Red Sea, turning retired tanks, cannons, an ambulance, and a combat helicopter into an underwater museum and artificial reefJordan's Aqaba hosts a unique underwater military museum featuring decommissioned vehicles. These sunken machines now serve as artificial r...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
In 1985, the first invasive lionfish spotted off Florida after aquarium release; in three decades, they spread from Gulf of Mexico to the southern CaribbeanThe invasive lionfish, first introduced in the 1980s, has quickly proliferated across the Western Atlantic, extending its reach from Florid...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Australia seek redemption after 'Darwin Disaster' against giant-killing BangladeshAustralia aims for a significant victory in the second test against Bangladesh. The team seeks to recover from their surprising nine-wicket...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
In 1982, Delaware’s former tanker was built for a life at sea carrying oil. 44 years later, the vessel was deliberately sunk off Delaware’s coast, beginning a second life as an artificial reef for marine speciesThe Calcasieu Pass vessel, constructed in 1982 for oil operations, has made a remarkable transition to become a key component of Delaware's...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
By 2015, Georgia had added about 200 retired chicken-transport cages to an offshore reef; the steel structures became fish habitatAlong the stunning coast of Georgia, discarded chicken cages have found a new purpose as artificial reefs. These innovative structures crea...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps tested Chicago's invasive-carp barrier at 3 electrical levels. Now, engineers know how the system behaves when voltage rises to 4.6 volts per inch, helping prepare for a future Great Lakes invasion threatEngineers tested Chicago's electric fish barrier at higher electrical levels this year. This testing aimed to understand potential response...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Since 2016, Alabama has recovered more than 22.6 million discarded oyster shells; the restaurant waste is being returned to coastal waters to help build reefsIn Alabama, restaurants are making waves by recycling oyster shells to bolster crucial reef restoration efforts. These once-discarded shell...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST