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ERUPTION EFFECTS ON MARINE LIFE
In 2007, the Neptune Memorial Reef began growing off Florida with cremated remains; the planned 16-acre site later developed into a coral habitatAn innovative underwater cemetery presents a novel burial alternative, where cremated remains are encased in concrete structures designed t...- In 1985, Broward County sank a DC-4 off Fort Lauderdale in 71 feet of water; the wreck later became a monitored artificial reefIn Florida, officials purposefully submerge items like airplanes to establish artificial reefs. These underwater structures not only form n...
- In 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of landIn 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained ...
- How 285 reef balls are turning an ocean desert into a thriving ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Placentia BayA team of ocean scientists in Newfoundland and Labrador are turning one ocean dead zone into a thriving marine ecosystem and the live camer...
- In 1917, German submarine UC-30 sank during World War I - it’s still leaking toxic chemicals more than a century laterThe UC-30, a World War I German submarine, remains a significant source of TNT pollution in the North Sea, a century after its sinking. Sci...
- Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of used oyster shells into the sea. It has now developed new reefs, cleaner water and is recovering the coastal environmentOver the past 16 years, Florida has successfully returned over 500,000 tons of shells to the Gulf, providing vital surfaces for young oyste...
- 3 billion years ago, water may have been shaping Earth’s ancient volcanoes — scientists uncover a clue to how it reached the planet’s deep interiorAncient rocks reveal water moved deep underground over three billion years ago. This process, called dripduction, occurred before modern pl...
- ARSBC bought HMCS Chaudière from Canada’s Defence Department for $1 plus 7 cents GST; after its reef conversion, glass tunicates came to cover much of the vesselThe Canadian warship HMCS Chaudière was acquired for a symbolic price and subsequently sunk, transforming it into a vibrant artificial reef...
- Watch: Massive endangered whale shark spotted swimming off Malibu along California coastlineAn enormous whale shark was recently spotted swimming near Malibu, California. This endangered species, the world's largest fish, is genera...
- In 2009, Belize’s Barrier Reef System was listed as endangered by UNESCO. 9 years later, oil drilling limits and protected fishing zones helped reverse its declineBelize's Barrier Reef Reserve System was removed from UNESCO's danger list in 2018. This followed the country's implementation of crucial c...
- In 2019, Jordan sank a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar in waters up to 92 feet deep; three years later, its fuselage and wings sheltered corals, sponges, octopuses and pufferfishAn ex-airliner has been repurposed as a lively artificial reef in the Red Sea. As marine species have swiftly inhabited the sunken plane, a...
- Viral 80s photo trend prompts capture Bollywood but not real Mumbai. 7 AI prompts to see yourself live 1980s Bombay lifeThe viral 80s photo trend has largely focused on Bollywood-inspired looks, but AI can do much more than turn photos into retro portraits. T...
- In 2011, New South Wales sank ex-HMAS Adelaide off the Central Coast; five years of surveys identified 62 fish species from 31 families around the wreck before storm damage led to its closure in July 2024In mid-2024, severe storms wreaked havoc on the ex-HMAS Adelaide artificial reef, leading to significant structural concerns. The superstru...
- 1978, Massachusetts developed a 127-acre reef of 2,500 concrete-filled tire bundles in Nantucket Sound; a 2019 survey found fish arrived in about 33 seconds at reefs versus nearly eight minutes over bare sandNearly fifty years ago, Massachusetts introduced tire reefs to enhance marine ecosystems. Recent research indicates that these structures n...
- In 2022, the Tonga eruption sent a powerful sound through the ocean — the strange signal before a deadly disaster hit may change how scientists warn about tsunamisThe Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption generated powerful underwater sounds. These acoustic signals traveled thousands of kilometer...
- A 2003 study shows how blue whale sounds travel more than 1,500 kilometers through a hidden ocean corridor discovered in World War II and how ships threaten itThe deep ocean serves as a natural sound superhighway for marine organisms, allowing low-frequency sounds to travel great distances through...
- 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 speciesReef Balls are designed artificial reef modules mimicking natural structures. These concrete units provide habitat and shelter for marine s...
- In 2002, South Australia scuttled ex-HMAS Hobart in 2 minutes and 17 seconds; 18 years later, a marine survey recorded more than 50 fish species around the destroyerThe HMAS Hobart, once a formidable navy destroyer, has transformed into a vibrant artificial reef after being submerged for eighteen years....
- In 2017, Jordan sank a 100-foot C-130 Hercules cargo plane off Aqaba; marine life has been colonizing it ever sinceA retired Jordanian C-130 Hercules plane was intentionally sunk offshore Aqaba. This created an artificial reef to foster marine life and c...
- In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water ...
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