New Jersey sank 397 obsolete army tanks and armored vehicles from 1994 to 1997 in 40 to 140 feet of water; a five-year study found 432,000 animals of 145 species per square metre of reef habitatIn a remarkable initiative, obsolete US Army tanks were intentionally submerged off the New Jersey coast, creating vibrant artificial reefs...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Life insurers' new business premium up 33% in AugustLife insurers displayed impressive growth in new business premiums for August, with an overall year-on-year increase of thirty-three percen...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Quote of the day by Catherine: 'I am a firm believer that it is absolutely crucial to confront problems as early as possible.' Princess of Wales on why addressing problems early can make a differenceQuote of the day by Catherine, Princess of Wales: Catherine, Princess of Wales, emphasises the value of addressing problems promptly to mak...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal announces maritime education initiatives and new Mercantile Marine Department in GuwahatiUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced new maritime education initiatives for Northeast India. A Mercantile Marine Department will be ...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Hawaii on alert as powerful Hurricane Lowell approaches with 120 mph winds, dangerous flooding and possible mudslides; residents told to prepareHurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urg...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
A 2003 study shows how blue whale sounds travel more than 1,500 kilometers through a hidden ocean corridor discovered in World War II and how ships threaten itThe deep ocean serves as a natural sound superhighway for marine organisms, allowing low-frequency sounds to travel great distances through...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
In 1995, Hurricane Luis damaged Maiden Island Reef in the Caribbean, already hit by development. Years later, Reef Balls supported 5,000 new coral colonies representing 30 speciesReef Balls are designed artificial reef modules mimicking natural structures. These concrete units provide habitat and shelter for marine s...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
‘Chota Amitabh’ started acting at 3, became Bollywood’s highest-paid child star in the ‘80s. He left showbiz to fulfil his wife’s dream. Who is Raj Mayur Verma?Hailed as ‘Chota Amitabh’, Raj Mayur Verma was once the highest-paid child actor in Bollywood. As an adult, he became a successful talk sho...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In 1972, Florida dumped 2 million tires into the ocean to build the world’s largest man-made reef; decades later, the military had to remove themIn 1972, old tires were submerged as an artificial reef, but they didn't succeed in fostering marine life and instead became a daunting env...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
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
Karnataka signs MoU with INQ Innovation Global to strengthen collaboration with New South WalesThe state of Karnataka is joining forces with New South Wales in Australia to bolster their innovation ecosystems. This agreement will faci...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.40 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 2010, Thailand lowered 25 retired battle tanks into 80 feet of water off Narathiwat; a decade later, local fishermen reported a sharp boost in catchesThailand's army sank obsolete battle tanks and railway cars into the Gulf of Thailand. This initiative aimed to create new fishing grounds ...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
In 2017, Jordan sank a 100-foot C-130 Hercules cargo plane off Aqaba; marine life has been colonizing it ever sinceA retired Jordanian C-130 Hercules plane was intentionally sunk offshore Aqaba. This created an artificial reef to foster marine life and c...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water ...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
In 1997, HMCS Saskatchewan was sunk off Nanaimo; 448 days later divers recorded 46 taxa, including 9 molluscs and 7 echinodermsIn British Columbia, artificial reefs are transforming the marine landscape, demonstrating swift colonization by diverse marine species wit...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
In 2011, Andalusia mapped 27,022 hectares of Posidonia habitat. 5 years later, 41 low-impact moorings were installed across four sites to protect seagrass from anchoringThe legacy of the LIFE Posidonia project extends beyond the original 2011–2016 funding period. Its work established better information abou...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.29 PM IST