From iconic luxury liner to world’s largest artificial reef: SS United States sets sail for its final voyageThe SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner, is making its final journey to become the world's largest artificial reef off Florida's...
23 Feb, 2025, 07.34 PM IST
SS United States, historic 20th century ocean liner, leaves Philadelphia after 30 yearsThe iconic SS United States is departing Philadelphia after nearly three decades at the port. The historic ocean liner is set to be transfo...
20 Feb, 2025, 12.04 AM IST
China plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea, analysts see it 'risky for environment'China's development of marine nuclear power platforms in the South China Sea raises concerns for regional stability and security. The US wa...
17 May, 2024, 12.26 PM IST
Hurricane alert: Atlantic hurricane season 2024 forecast is out. When will activity begin?Atlantic hurricane 2024 season initial forecast is out and it is not a positive development.
31 Jan, 2024, 01.03 AM IST
Coral reefs are in trouble. One lab in the desert is trying to helpCoral restoration programs are up against long odds because of climate change and environmental degradation, but marine scientists say they...
26 Dec, 2023, 11.49 AM IST
Scientists dive into the dark waters of Miami to develop hybrid coral reefThe project seeks to protect coastal bases from hurricane surges using hybrid reefs.
18 Aug, 2022, 09.34 AM IST
To combat coral bleaching, Kenya turns to reef nurseriesThe marine area, jointly managed by the foundation and the island's community, has been planting over 8,000 corals a year since 2012 and pl...
27 Jun, 2022, 09.05 AM IST
- Konkan coast, Gulf of Mannar saw widespread coral bleaching during 2014-1702 Jan, 2019, 06.43 PM IST
China wants to build giant floating islands in South China SeaThe artificial islands can be used as fake islands for touristic purposes, or can also be constructed to function as piers and, military ba...
12 Jul, 2018, 04.20 PM IST
China increases defence budget by 7.6% to $146 billionThe increase is the lowest in defence spending in six years in the wake of economic slowdown. China's GDP growth declined to the lowest in ...
05 Mar, 2016, 08.59 AM IST
Climate change fund: NSCCC approves four projectsThe National Steering Committee on Climate Change under the Environment Ministry approved four projects including management and rehabilita...
28 Dec, 2015, 10.22 PM IST
Freedom of navigation in South China sea should not be abused: ChinaChina today hit back saying that free movement in the South China sea was never hindered but it should not be abused.
30 May, 2015, 08.37 PM IST
Pentagon describes China activity in South China Sea as 'threatening'China will be able to use them as persistent civil-military bases of operation to enhance its presence significantly in disputed areas,” th...
11 May, 2015, 10.00 AM IST
- Artificial coral reef structures net big fish along Tamil Nadu coast
They may not exactly be coralreefs but they are attracting schools of fish. And fisherfolk of 25 coastal villages in the state are smiling ...
07 May, 2015, 05.45 AM IST
China building runway in disputed South China Sea: ReportsChina is stealthily and rapidly building its first airstrip on an artificial island in disputed South China Sea (SCS) waters capable of lan...
17 Apr, 2015, 06.23 PM IST
China rushing construction in disputed South China Sea, says PhilippinesPhilippines' top diplomat said Thursday that China has been rushing construction projects, including massive land reclamation, in the dispu...
26 Mar, 2015, 07.42 PM IST
Artificial reef to be placed along Kerala coastThe Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation today decided to explore the possibility of placing artificial reef along Kerala Coas...
20 Jan, 2013, 08.43 PM IST