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In 2014, Maine began developing a fish elevator to carry American shad past Milford Dam. 12 years later, the system could reopen 600 miles of river habitat to a fish whose migration has been blocked for decadesA Maine fish elevator could reopen 600 miles of river habitat for alewives, giving a small fish a much bigger chance to return upstream. Th...- US armed forces conducts first $2,000 attack drone live-fire test near North Korean borderUS Marines have conducted their first live-fire FPV attack-drone exercise on the Korean Peninsula, with six Archer drones striking mock bar...
- In 2023, Georgia sank two retired Atlanta commuter trains; seven months later, divers found corals, fish, and other marine life colonizing the railcarsRetired MARTA train cars were sunk off Georgia's coast to create new reefs. Divers found marine life and coral growth on the cars within se...
- In 1985, the first invasive lionfish spotted off Florida after aquarium release; in three decades, they spread from Gulf of Mexico to the southern CaribbeanThe invasive lionfish, first introduced in the 1980s, has quickly proliferated across the Western Atlantic, extending its reach from Florid...
- In 1982, Delaware’s former tanker was built for a life at sea carrying oil. 44 years later, the vessel was deliberately sunk off Delaware’s coast, beginning a second life as an artificial reef for marine speciesThe Calcasieu Pass vessel, constructed in 1982 for oil operations, has made a remarkable transition to become a key component of Delaware's...
- Earned just $1 a day. Rejected by Marine Corps for being short. How Audie Murphy became America’s most decorated soldier and a huge film star, playing himself in a blockbuster that earned over $10 millionHonoured and decorated army veteran who slayed many enemy soldiers singlehandedly, successful movie star to popular songwriter. Though he d...
- In 1970, a scientist released an album of whale songs that became a global hit and helped change public views on whalingAn album of humpback whale songs released in 1970 became a significant environmental work. These structured whale sounds were identified as...
- Pia Dandiya, Indian-origin educator who founded school for low-income students, wins Florida Democratic primary; faces Republican ex-Marine Casey Askar in November showdownPia Dandiya has clinched the Democratic primary for Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd Congressional District, setting up a contest against Repub...
- California woman donates $1 million to 100 public school teachers, bringing focus to plight of educators in one of America’s wealthiest countiesIn a heartwarming gesture, a woman from California has changed the lives of one hundred public school teachers by donating one million doll...
- Pentagon pressure to move AI faster drives Smack's new funding round, CEO saysThe $61 million Series B funding round comes months after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a "supply-chain risk" in March, a ruptu...
- Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plansSingapore is using floating solar farms to address land scarcity while expanding renewable energy generation. However, marine organisms can...
- USS Abraham Lincoln heads home as CENTCOM chief praises crew’s resilienceUS Central Command chief Adm Brad Cooper lauded USS Abraham Lincoln sailors for their resilience. He highlighted the aircraft carrier's low...
- After 8 years in US Marine Corps, including Iraq deployment, he fell in love with farming in Arkansas. He credits military training for successAfter eight years in the US Marine Corps, including an Iraq deployment, Travis Appel found a new calling in farming after studying at the U...
- US CENTCOM chief concludes 10-day West Asia tour as USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to returnUS CENTCOM Commander Adm Brad Cooper visited six West Asian nations and a US Navy aircraft carrier. He met senior leaders and service membe...
- Quote of the day by Rachel Carson: 'Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never...' - American marine biologist's insightful take on on nature, happiness and inner peaceQuote of the day by Rachel Carson: Renowned for her contributions as a marine biologist and conservation advocate, Rachel Carson emphasized...
- Between 2001 and 2010, more than 2,500 New York subway cars were sunk into the Atlantic — decades later, they have become a thriving underwater reefA fleet of old subway cars from New York City has found an unexpected second life at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Sunk off the Delawar...
- US Senator says Navy personel allegedly tried to jump of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployed to fight Iran in Middle EastConcerns over the living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have prompted US congressional Democrats to demand answers from the Navy...
- Trump says Russia agreed to release American ex-Marine after discussions with PutinRussia has agreed to release American citizen Robert Gilman, a former Marine. President Donald Trump announced this development after speak...
- Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detentionFormer U.S. Marine Robert Gilman was freed from Russian custody after President Putin approved his pardon. Gilman, who was jailed since 202...
- Blackstone-owned Safe Harbor nears $1.5 billion deal to buy MarineMax, sources saySafe Harbor Marinas is nearing a significant acquisition deal for MarineMax. This potential $1.5 billion agreement will conclude months of ...
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