In 1995, Florida sank three F-106 jets off Bay County; later surveys found reef fish and greater amberjack around the aircraftIn an innovative effort to bolster marine life, retired fighter jets are strategically submerged off the coast of Florida, transforming int...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.13 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...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
In 2002, Florida sank a 510-foot Navy ship off Key Largo; the USS Spiegel Grove became one of the world's largest purpose-built ship reefsIn 2002, the USS Spiegel Grove, a decommissioned Navy ship, was purposely sunk near Key Largo to form an artificial reef. This innovative a...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
What's in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies mattersTropical cyclones receive names to quickly communicate warnings and enhance public preparedness. Military operations also use names to diff...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells into the sea — what happened next surprised scientistsFlorida successfully recycled over 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells for reef restoration. These shells provided essential foundatio...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Super El Niño 2026 is reshaping hurricane season. Here's what NOAA forecastsNOAA predicts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026. A strong El Niño is expected to suppress storm development significantly ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In the 18th and 19th centuries, slave ships sank near Bahamas; researchers found their trail revealing the darkest chapters of human historyFourteen wrecked slavers' ships were identified in the Bahamas. These vessels transported enslaved Africans during the 18th and 19th centur...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
SpaceX's latest Starship launch is different. Here's what changed in best re-entrySpaceX's latest Starship test flight delivered more than another launch, introducing engine fixes, advanced Starlink satellite deployment a...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced StarlinksElon Musk's SpaceX had replaced six of the 33 engines on the first-stage booster after they failed to ignite last week, resulting in a last...
25 Jul, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Helene: Landfall time, warnings, likely impact, and how US is preparing for this 'likely to be hurricane'Tropical Storm Helene is intensifying in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. According to the National Hu...
25 Sep, 2024, 12.35 PM IST
US braces for potentially strong hurricane 'Helene' in coming days; Here is all you need to knowThe National Hurricane Centre has reported a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico due to Possible Hurricane Helene, which could bring heavy ra...
23 Sep, 2024, 08.48 PM IST
Hurricane tracker in USA: Forecast predicts two tropical storm systems, rains in partsTwo tropical storm systems are anticipated in the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean. There is a good probability of rainfall on the Texas coast.
18 Jun, 2024, 02.25 AM IST
U.S. death toll from Hurricane Zeta rises to six, millions without powerZeta spun up in the Caribbean Sea and went from a tropical storm to a damaging, Category 2 hurricane in less than four days. It struck Mexi...
30 Oct, 2020, 12.01 PM IST
- Oil prices rally as Gustav storm threat looms
Oil prices rebounded on Friday as Tropical Storm Gustav risked becoming a hurricane once more and threatening US energy production in the G...
30 Aug, 2008, 03.06 PM IST
- Oil prices rise as Gustav threat looms
Oil prices rebounded on Friday as Tropical Storm Gustav risked becoming a hurricane once more and threatening energy production in the Gulf...
29 Aug, 2008, 05.42 PM IST
- Oil prices flat in Asian trade
World oil prices were flat in Asian trade on Monday after concerns over a Gulf of Mexico storm eased, dealers said.
01 Oct, 2007, 10.45 AM IST