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In 1995, Hurricane Luis damaged Maiden Island Reef in the Caribbean, already hit by development. Years later, Reef Balls supported 5,000 new coral colonies representing 30 species- In 1966, Marlon Brando bought a remote Pacific atoll after filming ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’; today, its protected beaches are a major nesting site where 15,614 green turtle hatchlings were recorded in one season
- In 2025, Miami sank 22 concrete cars beneath the Atlantic; what looks like an underwater traffic jam is actually a giant artificial reef for 2,200 corals
- In 1942, the tanker SS Gulfoil was torpedoed in the Gulf of Mexico; nearly 70 years later, NOAA found its wreck covered in Lophelia coralThe SS Gulfoil, a World War II tanker, has transformed into a stunning coral reef over the years. After resting on the seabed for decades, ...22 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat accident to be repatriated on MondayThe mortal remains of fifteen Indian tourists killed in Vietnam will be repatriated today. These victims perished after their boat capsized...13 Jul, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
- 16 Indian tourists who survived Vietnam boat accident returning home, 1 in hospitalSixteen Indian tourists survived a boat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island and have returned home. Fifteen Indian tourists tragically d...12 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- Oscar Verner Peterson: WWII legend, after whom naval ship USNS Harvey Milk has been renamed, takes the helmDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revealed the new name for the USNS Harvey Milk, weeks after he ordered the stripping of the civil rights...30 Jun, 2025, 01.08 PM IST
- Egypt submarine tragedy: Who were the passengers on the tourist vessel that sank in the Red Sea?A tourist submarine named Sinbad sank in Egypt’s Red Sea, with 45 Russian tourists onboard. The vessel, renowned for its underwater coral r...27 Mar, 2025, 09.42 PM IST
- Egypt’s tourist submarine tragedy explained: What went wrong near Hurghada?A tourist submarine carrying dozens of passengers, mostly Russian nationals, sank near Hurghada, Egypt, on Thursday, leaving six dead. Auth...27 Mar, 2025, 09.21 PM IST
- Who are cookiecutter sharks, who attacked and sank catamaran off Australia?Cookiecutter sharks are 15-20-cm-long sharks. They glow and have sharp teeth and they look like a pencil.08 Sep, 2023, 02.33 AM IST
- When and how was Ram Setu formed? Archaeological Survey of India gives nod for researchAn underwater exploration project to determine the age of the Ram Setu, a chain of shoals between India and Sri Lanka, and “how” it was for...14 Jan, 2021, 10.48 AM IST
- Eight ships from Indian Navy, Coast Guard avert environmental disaster; douse fire on oil vesselThe New Diamond -- a 20-year old very large crude carrier (VLCC) controlled by New Shipping -- was carrying around 2,70,000 tonnes of Kuwai...12 Sep, 2020, 01.12 PM IST
- All our actions are affecting nature: Bhushan BagadiaThe first time he went scuba diving, Bhushan Bagadia was mesmerised by the sights underwater. Off the UK coast, the 34-year-old photographe...27 Mar, 2016, 06.28 PM IST
- Al-Qaida forced Indian Navy to change Yemen operation planWith the completion of Operation Rahat, the three Indian Navy Ships — INS Mumbai, Tarkash and Sumitra have returned after evacuating over 3...21 Apr, 2015, 10.35 AM IST
- 475 evacuees from Yemen reach Kochi on two shipsIt is not clear what stand the government would take on the 65 Yemenese of Indian origin, Kerala government officials here said.18 Apr, 2015, 03.46 PM IST
- 350 Indians reach Djibouti, to land in India tonightAs many as 350 Indians reached Djibouti after being evacuated on a Navy vessel from Aden and will be brought back to India, Sushma Swaraj s...01 Apr, 2015, 07.00 PM IST
- Search for AirAsia plane expands to land; no clue yetIndonesian Air Force planes spotted two pools of possible oil slick yesterday but these were later determined to be shadows from underwater...30 Dec, 2014, 10.41 AM IST
- Chinese ship caused 'significant' damage to Australian reefChinese coal ship that ran aground on Australia's Great Barrier Reef has left "significant scarring and coral damage" to nearly 3 kilometer...13 Apr, 2010, 03.35 PM IST
- 'Ram Sethu' rocks selling like hot cakesRam Sethu, the mythical bridge which got embroiled in a controversy over the Sethusamudram project, is back in news. This time for the trad...22 Nov, 2008, 01.53 PM IST
- Paradise islandParadise on earth is a phrase that is often loosely used to describe a picturesque location, many a time overused. But when it comes to rec...17 Aug, 2006, 12.37 AM IST
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