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...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Hof van CleveHof van Cleve in Kruishoutem continues to uphold its distinguished status in the fine dining realm. Under the guidance of chef Floris Van d...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Florida was throwing away damaged metal signposts. In 2026, they are being turned into underwater habitatsIn Florida counties, discarded road signposts are being creatively repurposed into underwater habitats. These metal structures are transfor...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Julie Andrews once visited the real ‘Sound of Music’ house. The actress felt the evil spirit inside; the house is connected with a darker pastThe von Trapp family's former Salzburg villa holds a darker history than the famous musical portrays. Julie Andrews felt an unsettling pres...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
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...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
In 2020, Zac Efron bought a 128-hectare parcel of bushland in Australia. 6 years later, his sustainable home ‘FutureCave’ is being built with hemp, oyster shells and agricultural wasteActor Zac Efron is constructing an unconventional home in Australia using hemp. This "FutureCave" project incorporates recycled materials a...
13 Sep, 2026, 02.54 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Andrew Carnegie: 'The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.' Life lessons on recognising opportunities, taking initiative, ambition, timing and success from the Scottish-American industrialistQuote of the Day by Andrew Carnegie: Andrew Carnegie's quote emphasises the importance of taking prompt action when opportunities arise. He...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
At 18, this Virginia teen helped 70 young volunteers to restore the Chesapeake Bay. They removed nearly 5,000 pounds of debris in a yearAt just a teenager, James Hemphill launched a remarkable six-year environmental initiative. Co-founding Project Green Teens, he rallied num...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
In 2023, Connecticut removed Strong Pond Dam after 20 years of planning. 3 years later, 10 upstream miles are open to fish, reconnecting 20 miles of habitat for wildlifeThe removal of Strong Pond Dam in Wilton, Connecticut, marks a significant achievement in river restoration. This initiative has revitalize...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
In 1930, Texas built three bird-nesting islands; all vanished. One restored island is now home to over 2,500 nesting habitatThree Texas islands, once flourishing habitats for diverse bird species, have vanished due to natural erosion and subsidence. However, a si...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
In 2000, NOAA planted 500 square meters of cordgrass and added oyster shell on Pivers Island; the living shoreline later weathered Hurricanes Irene and FlorenceIn North Carolina, a living shoreline project has proven effective in combating significant erosion, relying on natural materials like mars...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 1997, US Army began Maryland's oyster restoration partnership in Chesapeake Bay. 24 years later, about 600 acres of new oyster bars had been created across MarylandMaryland partnership formally began with the project cooperation agreement executed in February 1997. Restoration sites eventually included...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
This city in Florida lost nearly 80% of its Oyster reefs; now a restoration project is rebuilding what disappeared. Here's howNaples Bay is taking an innovative step by restoring its oyster reefs, which will enhance natural shoreline defenses. These vital reefs pla...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
How a student turned waste glass into an ‘oyster home’ and won Rs 1.2 lakh awardA Florida high school student, Delaney Peterson, has explored an unusual way to support oyster reef restoration, by turning discarded glass...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
In 2024, researchers tested crushed waste concrete as a base for Chesapeake oyster reefs; oyster spat grew and survived with no detectable hydrocarbon leachingIn the Chesapeake Bay, recycled concrete rubble is proving to be a nursery for young oysters. Scientists have discovered that this crushed ...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
In Texas, oyster-shell waste became reef “shell bags”; along Galveston Bay, the new shell reefs supported living oysters and helped stabilize shorelinesThe Galveston Bay Foundation has initiated a commendable recycling program to repurpose oyster shells from local restaurants for vital reef...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Louisiana used 13 million pounds of discarded oyster shells to build 8,000 feet of living shoreline; studies found oyster reefs can reduce wave heights under some conditionsIn Louisiana, discarded oyster shells are being creatively transformed into living shorelines to combat coastal erosion and rising sea leve...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST