A teenager’s 4-H project helped spark a coral restoration revolution in the Florida Keys—how Ken Nedimyer turned broken coral fragments into thousands of new reef coloniesA simple father-daughter 4-H project in the Florida Keys grew into a groundbreaking coral restoration effort. Ken Nedimyer’s experiment wit...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
In the mid-late 1970s, Florida sank an F-101, F-102, T-33 and Sikorsky off Bay County; the aircraft served as fishing and diving reefs for more than 10 yearsIn the 1970s, Florida made a bold choice by sinking military jets and helicopters into the Gulf of Mexico, creating makeshift fishing and d...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In 2009, Jacksonville sank the former Coast Guard tender Spike in 100 feet of water; one year later, a REEF diver counted 16 fish species, up from just 6An ex-Coast Guard ship now stands as an artificial reef, drawing the attention of vibrant marine life. At first, the submerged metal hull w...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In 2002, Florida sank a 510-foot Navy ship off Key Largo; the USS Spiegel Grove became one of the world's largest purpose-built ship reefsIn 2002, the USS Spiegel Grove, a decommissioned Navy ship, was purposely sunk near Key Largo to form an artificial reef. This innovative a...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
In 2019, scientists mounted speakers playing a healthy reef's sounds over dead coral and watched fish move back in: an experiment now being built into a tool to help restore dying reefsScientists are using underwater speakers to play healthy reef sounds. This acoustic enrichment attracts twice as many juvenile fish to dead...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against itA single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing ...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Miami’s mystery billboards: All about the billionaire who was once a Republican, and is now targeting them in FloridaBillionaire philanthropist Michael B. Fernández, formerly a Republican, is funding an ad campaign to challenge Cuban American Republican me...
03 Aug, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Sylvester Stallone’s Floating Barrier Proposal: Everything we know so farSylvester Stallone's proposal to install a floating barrier near his Palm Beach estate has upset neighbors. Critics argue the project jeopa...
17 Dec, 2024, 11.37 PM IST
Travel planning 101: 52 places you must visit in 2024Planning your next holiday? Consider adding these destinations to your itinerary for the perfect vacation.
11 Jan, 2024, 10.25 PM IST
Activists mark Earth Day as scientists warn of more extreme weatherVolunteers worldwide celebrate Earth Day by conducting conservation and clean-up activities to encourage governments to take action against...
21 Apr, 2023, 11.25 AM IST
Earth has lost one-fifth of its wetlands since 1700 - but most could still be savedBeing close to a reliable source of water and generally flat, wetlands were always prime targets for building towns and farms. Draining the...
10 Feb, 2023, 12.30 PM IST
From beach clean-ups to wildlife conservation: Eco-conscious activities to enjoy on Yoga DayThis year's theme is ‘Climate Action’.
20 Jun, 2019, 07.08 AM IST
Experts demand more effort to save coral reefs25 Jun, 2016, 07.55 AM IST
- Sunscreen killing coral reefs worldwide
A team of international scientists, which includes University of Central Florida professor John Fauth, found that oxybenzone, a common UV-f...
21 Oct, 2015, 02.23 PM IST
- From butterflies to giant Squids, world's spineless creatures being pushed to extinction
In a first ever evaluation of how invertebrates, that is, spineless creatures, are surviving in the face of human intervention, a study has...
05 Sep, 2012, 06.51 PM IST
- US group buys a swathe of Virgin Islands land
The $19-million deal to purchase the majority of 419 acres of tropical terrain, which features ruins of colonial plantations and is believe...
27 Sep, 2007, 12.45 AM IST