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In 2019, Australia lowered a 58-ton concrete greenhouse into the Great Barrier Reef; the 12-metre underwater structure became a living artwork and coral habitatNestled beneath the waves near John Brewer Reef in Australia lies an innovative Coral Greenhouse sculpture crafted from pH-neutral cement, ...
In 2006, volunteers lowered a stripped Boeing 737 into the Pacific; 20 years later, the jet has become a cold-water artificial reefA retired Boeing 737 now rests on the seafloor off Vancouver Island. This aircraft was transformed into an artificial reef by Canada. The X...
In 2016, Turkey deliberately sank an entire Airbus A300, turning a passenger jet into an artificial reef, 75 feet below the surfaceA decommissioned Airbus A300 was deliberately submerged off the coast of Turkey to enhance diving tourism and safeguard marine ecosystems. ...
In 1928, a US Navy personnel came to a California island and lived alone for 28 years as an unofficial caretaker. Today, a popular spot in the Channel Islands bears his nameRaymond LeDreau held the title of Anacapa Island's unofficial caretaker for nearly 3 decades. A Spanish-American War veteran, he endured de...
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...
In 1943, a German fighter had a US bomber in his sights, finger on trigger button but what happened left everyone stunned 50 years laterA damaged American bomber, Ye Old Pub, faced enemy fighters over Germany. German pilot Franz Stigler chose not to destroy the vulnerable ai...
Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb'Okinawa's coral reefs face severe damage from climate-driven marine heatwaves. Scientists are employing "heatwave simulators" to study cora...
At least 8,500 potentially polluting shipwrecks are rusting on the ocean floor with fuel still inside; leaks in Micronesia show the risk that one storm or earthquake could unleashSunken World War II warships are becoming a significant pollution threat globally. These vessels hold vast amounts of oil and are slowly co...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India's retail investing boom is structural, 40 crore demat accounts possible in 10 years: Sandeep NayakIndia's retail investing growth is structural, driven by demographics and financialization. Digital broking will focus on informed decision...
Why US citizens need a passport or a valid birth certificate to visit this unique national parkThe National Park of American Samoa offers a unique experience across three islands. US citizens need specific identification for travel to...
Switzerland beat Colombia to reach FIFA World Cup quarter-finalsSwitzerland secured a World Cup quarter-final spot after a penalty shootout victory over Colombia. The match remained goalless through norm...
Engineer quits high-paying corporate job for deep-sea diving career: He now lives without usual comforts but is happierCareers360 founder Maheshwer Peri has shared the story of his son Vinayak, who left a secure corporate job despite holding an engineering d...
Watch: Rahul Gandhi does scuba diving in Nicobar, claims PM Modi's project will destroy 1.5 crore treesRahul Gandhi criticized the Centre's Great Nicobar development project, alleging it prioritizes commercial interests over ecology and local...
6 best scuba diving destinations in the worldThe top scuba diving destinations for 2026 must be inclusive of marine biodiversity and underwater experiences. The list features remote is...
India’s first underwater museum project launched off Maharashtra coast in SindhudurgSindhudurg district in Maharashtra is set to become a major marine tourism hub. India's first underwater museum and submarine tourism proje...
This summer, take a farmhouse vacation and enjoy brimming activities with kidsTake a minute to pause and admire the many windmills of Amsterdam.
Scuba Diving: Bengalureans take the plunge into this new travel trendThe city has 12 certified instructors which is more than in any other Indian city.
Discover an underwater paradise in MaldivesWith its white sand beaches, coral reefs, clear warm waters, and rich marine life, Maldives is one of the world’s best scuba diving destina...
Share a passion for diving? Head to Belize Coral Reef or the Mafia IslandBelize is situated on the Caribbean mainland coast of Central America and lives up to its reputation as one of the region’s best diving des...
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