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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...- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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, ...
- Texas placed 250 used Christmas trees on South Padre Island; their branches are trapping sand to protect sea-turtle eggs from floodingChristmas trees that have been tossed aside are being repurposed on South Padre Island to bolster the natural dunes crucial for the Kemp's ...
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...
- NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...
- Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...
- Another winter storm this weekend? Here’s where rain is expected—and where snow could blanket citiesWinter storm in US: Large portions of the United States, already braced for extreme cold and lingering snow, could see another winter storm...
- Winter Snowfall Forecast 2025-26: When and which areas in the U.S. will witness the first snow?As the chill of winter 2025-26 approaches, meteorologists have released the winter snowfall forecast outlining when and where the U.S. is e...
- Tropical Storms Humberto and Imelda track toward Southeast US coast as hurricane threatsTropical Storms Humberto and Imelda show potential to strengthen into hurricanes affecting Southeast US homeowners from Florida to New Engl...
- Hurricane Erin 2025 turns deadly? NHC's urgent warning of flash food, heavy rainfall as these US states are at riskHurricane Erin 2025 rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm over the Atlantic before weakening slightly. While not expected to make US ...
- Europe is breaking its reliance on American scienceEuropean nations are working to reduce reliance on US scientific data. This follows US budget cuts impacting climate and weather research. ...
- Is the Alaska Tsunami warning cancelled after the powerful earthquake? Here’s what we know so farAt present, there are no reports of injuries or structural damage resulting from the earthquake or the minor tsunami activity. Coastal resi...
- Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall threat real for Carolinas as heavy rain, rip currents and flooding risks rise across coastal SouthTropical Storm Chantal has formed in the Atlantic and is slowly moving toward the southeastern U.S., prompting Tropical Storm Warnings acro...
- America is about to boil: Summer 2025 forecast warns of relentless, coast-to-coast heat with no cool relief in sightWeather Forecast: The United States is preparing for a summer of intense heat, with NOAA predicting above-normal temperatures nationwide. T...
- NASA launches final pair of storm tracker satellite quartetThe storm trackers, sent into orbit on a rocket built by US company Rocket Lab and launched from New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula early Friday...
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