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SOUTH CAROLINA OYSTER RESTORATION
By 2014, South Carolina volunteers had reused 1,100 tons of discarded oyster shells to build 225 living reefs across 69 sites along the state’s coast- Most of Louisiana's Rabbit Island was flooded in 2020; after crews restored 102 acres of nesting habitat, birds built more than 11,600 nests in the first season
- Oyster Renewable to complete Rs 350-crore wind-solar project in Andhra Pradesh by December
- South Carolina 11-month-old infant was buried alive by father, police rescue child, explain what saved little oneSouth Carolina latest: The towel probably created an air pocket that allowed the boy to breathe in the crate, the sheriff said. Cool temper...12 Nov, 2026, 03.01 AM IST
- Voters elected Democrats who are doctors and challenged RFK Jr. Can they protect the Medicaid Program and remove him from office?Voters in South Carolina, Ohio and Michigan elected Democrats who have criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health policies. Their wins put t...05 Nov, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- In 1830, chinaberry was introduced to the US as an ornamental tree; it later spread into forests across the SouthChinaberry trees, initially brought to the Southern U.S. in the 1830s for their beauty, have proliferated extensively. These invasive speci...05 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- US Midterm Elections 2026: Late Republican veteran Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline loses South Carolina Senate raceAnnie Andrews won a significant election, marking the first time a Democrat secured a Senate seat in South Carolina since 1998. Her victory...05 Nov, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
- Japanese climbing fern came to the US as an ornamental; it now spreads across at least 6 Southern states, climbing over trees and helping fire reach their crownsJapanese climbing ferns, introduced for ornamental purposes, have proliferated across southern forests since the early 1900s. These ferns p...05 Nov, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Democrats win both chambers of US Congress in midterm landslide, rebuke Trump over economy and Iran warDemocrats achieved significant victories in the midterm elections, resulting in control of both Congressional chambers. Many seats were fli...05 Nov, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- US Midterms mandate 2026: Republican fortunes go south as another war flips the scriptTrump's Iran war, tariffs and economic policies have fuelled voter discontent, helping Democrats make sweeping gains in the 2026 US midterm...05 Nov, 2026, 06.03 AM IST
- South Carolina used 50 retired shipping containers to create two artificial reefs in 2005; the containers were prepared to provide shelter for marine lifeOff the coast of South Carolina, the innovative use of steel shipping containers as artificial reefs is becoming increasingly popular. By r...04 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Georgia repurposed retired chicken cages as estuary reefs in the 1990s; years later, the structures remained stable and supported oyster growthIn an innovative move, Georgia has transformed chicken transport cages into artificial reefs to bolster marine life. Initiated in 1990, suc...04 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Congress cites US mid-term results to slam 'One Nation, One Election' ideaThe Congress party used the results of the recent US mid-term elections to emphasize accountability in democracy. Congress general secretar...04 Nov, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- 2026 US Midterms: Democrats flip 7 Senate seats including Kansas, South Carolina and Texas, 4 governorships; win control of House seats in major blow to TrumpIn a stunning political evolution, the 2026 midterm elections saw Democrats take charge of both Congressional chambers. With the flipping o...04 Nov, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- US midterms 2026 big wins and upsets: Amy Acton stuns Vivek Ramaswamy; Annie Andrews topples Lindsey Graham’s sister DarlineDemocrats made significant gains in the 2026 US midterm elections, winning key races in Ohio, Texas, and South Carolina. Amy Acton defeated...04 Nov, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
- US Midterm Elections 2026: Trump's handpicked candidate bets backfire as Democrats capture key Senate seatsIn the recent midterm elections, candidates endorsed by Donald Trump faced significant defeats in key races across several states. Voters i...04 Nov, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
- US Midterms: Vivek Ramaswamy's fate on the line as polls close in Ohio, Georgia, North Caroline and other statesAs the 2026 midterm elections unfolded, polls in numerous US states closed with intense focus on key Senate and gubernatorial races. Ohio's...04 Nov, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
- New Jersey planted more than 26,000 bushels of recycled oyster and clam shells across 8 acres; the total was double the amount initially plannedNew Jersey has launched a remarkable shell recycling initiative aimed at revitalizing oyster reefs in the Mullica River estuary. This commu...29 Oct, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Amid layoff news, how 7 million oysters saved 1,000 jobs and environment in USMore than 7 million oysters have helped protect over 1,000 aquaculture and related jobs in the US while supporting marine conservation. The...27 Oct, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- In 2004, Florida researchers attached 36 recycled oyster shells to each reef mat; restored Mosquito Lagoon reefs later reached about 1,000 live oysters per m²Researchers along Florida’s Atlantic coast are using recycled oyster shells to restore damaged oyster habitats. Restoration mats that inclu...21 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
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