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In 2005, Florida sank about 500 tons of concrete railroad ties off St. Lucie County; a year later, divers recorded 17 fish species and heavy marine growthFlorida's groundbreaking initiative saw 500 tons of discarded railroad ties submerged offshore, creating a new artificial reef aimed at fos...- In 2022, Miami sank 345 tons of concrete from a demolished waterfront pier instead of dumping it; the rubble became a reef rising 8 feet from the seafloorMiami-Dade County has developed an innovative approach by creating artificial reefs using demolished concrete. The materials from Bentley B...
- 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...
- School Holiday October 27: Are schools closed in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu amid Cyclone Arnab? Check state-wise updatesSchool holiday news: Schools across India are generally set to operate as usual on October 27, 2026. Local authorities may declare holidays...
- 1st charter flight from Kazakhstan with 177 tourists arrives at Goa's Mopa airportManohar International Airport in Mopa welcomed its inaugural charter flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Monday. This flight carried 177 tou...
- Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry hails state's AI Policy 2026In a statement, GCCI president Pratima Dhond said the Goa AI Mission 2026 represented an important step towards building a technology-led e...
- Cox Enterprises conservation deal: Why 4,400 acres at South Carolina's Clarendon Farms will remain wildCox Enterprises has successfully safeguarded approximately 4,400 acres in Clarendon Farms, South Carolina. This pivotal conservation initia...
- Weather tomorrow, October 26: IMD predicts rain across states; what can Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bhubneshwar, Mumbai and Bengaluru expect?Weather tomorrow, October 26: The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and rain across several states as a depression over the Bay of ...
- School holiday tomorrow October 26: Are schools in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR closed for Valmiki Jayanti? Check state-wise listSchool holiday updates for October 26, 2026, vary across India as parents track a developing Bay of Bengal system and local announcements. ...
- Odisha steps up preparedness, evacuation plans as severe cyclonic storm nears Andhra coastThe Odisha government is mobilizing personnel and resources in anticipation of a severe cyclonic storm forecasted to make landfall. Chief M...
- Sagarmala Finance Corp aims for Rs 60,205 cr disbursal by 2031Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited has announced a cumulative disbursement target of Rs 60,205 crore by 2031. The financing has reached ...
- Bengaluru weather today: Rain & thunderstorms to continue till October 25; IMD warns of heavy showers across Karnataka over weekendBengaluru weather today: Bengaluru is likely to receive rain and thunderstorms on October 23, with the IMD forecasting heavy rainfall acros...
- UAE closes all Umm Al Quwain beaches after tanker oil spillThe UAE has temporarily closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain after a tanker oil spill affected its shoreline. The Ministry...
- Storm Josephine update: Which US coastal areas could be hit by Storm Josephine’s 34-Foot waves?Subtropical Storm Josephine is currently impacting the East Coast with concerns about strong winds and coastal flooding. Residents from Nor...
- From 290-km BrahMos to a proposed 1,500-km variant: How Operation Sindoor boosted India's missile profileBrahMos has evolved from a 290-km supersonic cruise missile into a multi-platform weapon system used by India's armed forces. Its reported ...
- Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warnsThe world’s coral reefs are critically endangered due to rising ocean temperatures and climate change. This poses a significant threat to m...
- Mumbai Port invites global bids for Rs 922.67 crore marina at Victoria DockMumbai Port Authority has initiated a global bidding process for the Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina project. This project, estimated to cost R...
- Weather today, October 21: Heavy rain to continue till October 26; IMD warns of very heavy showers in Tamil Nadu, Kerala & other statesWeather (Google Trends): The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal until October 26, with Ke...
- 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...
- In 2020, Virginia created temporary seabird nesting habitat at Fort Wool and nearby barges; by 2021, royal tern nests there numbered up to 6,283South Island, once a vital breeding ground for seabirds, suffered degradation due to construction activities. In a remarkable turn of event...
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