He worked 100-hour weeks to rescue a bankrupt North Carolina boat company. Decades later, it drew $400 million-plus offers, but at 83, he did something unexpectedAfter working 100-hour weeks to save a nearly bankrupt North Carolina boat company, Eddie Smith Jr. built Grady-White Boats into a thriving...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
In 2017, Virginia sank up to 20,000 tons of a demolished bridge, creating a concrete haven for fish beneath Chesapeake BayIn Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, old bridge concrete finds a new purpose as it transforms into artificial reefs, creating vibrant habitats for...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Why are so many dolphins washing up on South Australian beaches? Long-term data point to a devastating algal bloomIn 2025 and 2026, South Australia faced a troubling harmful algal bloom, resulting in unprecedented dolphin fatalities— the highest in more...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
In 1974, a Spainish rancher imported 2,000 kg of American crayfish from Louisiana. 50 years later, it has become an invasion nobody could stopAn American red swamp crayfish invasion reshaped Spain's Guadalquivir River basin and Doñana National Park. This destructive biological inv...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.34 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
For more than 400 years, the Gulf of Maine has anchored New England's fishing heritage; today, warming waters are bringing black sea bass into one of the planet's fastest-warming marine ecosystemsOcean warming allows black sea bass to expand their range northward. These fish mature faster in colder northern waters, impacting assessme...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- 5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes north of Egypt's Suez, no damage reported
Egypt Earthquake: An earthquake measuring 5.6 magnitude struck near Egypt's Suez city early Monday. No casualties or damage were reported b...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Amazon sued by consumers over seafood sustainability claimsIn a proposed class action in Seattle federal court, consumers said labels containing phrases such as "dolphin safe," "responsibly sourced,...
02 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
In 2018, an Indonesian teenager’s floating fishing hut broke free during a storm; he drifted for 49 days as more than 10 ships passed without seeing himAn Indonesian teenager's remarkable survival story began when fierce winds snapped the ropes of his fishing platform, casting him into the ...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
In the 1970s, the US introduced four carp species to control weeds; decades later, these carp spread as far as Minnesota, threatening native fishFour Chinese carp species were imported to southern fish farms in the 1970s. These fish escaped into the Mississippi River system after flo...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
How a 39-year-old California man survived over a month lost at sea with no water, limited food and a makeshift boat repairA California man survived over a month alone at sea after his sailboat suffered major damage. He improvised repairs using available materia...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
In 2006, Canada launched a mission to save Atlantic salmon. Nearly 20 years later, the fish are returningAtlantic salmon populations declined due to habitat destruction and overfishing. Conservation efforts involving captive breeding and habita...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
In 1942, a German U-boat sank SS Benlomond, leaving Chinese sailor Poon Lim alone in the Atlantic on an eight-foot raft; after surviving 133 days on fish, birds, and rainwater, he was rescued near Brazil and said, “I hope no one will ever have to break that record”Poon Lim survived 133 days alone on a life raft after his ship sank. He rationed limited supplies and improvised to catch fish and birds fo...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Moken sea nomads living on the Andaman Sea can see underwater like dolphins: Scientists discover how this Indigenous tribe trained their eyes to develop superhuman visionScientists have confirmed that Moken sea nomad children living on the Andaman Sea can see underwater with twice the clarity of other childr...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Kai Sato adrift at sea: California sailor survives 30 terrifying days in the Pacific after losing mast, running out of water and drifting 900 miles from Hawaii before dramatic rescueIn a remarkable journey, California sailor Kai Sato survived 30 days stranded in the Pacific after his sailboat lost its mast, leaving him ...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
In 1990, Texas shrimper Diane Wilson began hunger strikes against petrochemical pollution; decades later, her nurdle lawsuit won a $50 million settlementDiane Wilson fought a petrochemical company for decades over pollution. She used hunger strikes and a protest boat to gain attention. Wilso...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
In the 1770s, Captain Cook released pigs and goats in New Zealand to feed future sailors; their feral descendants began destroying native bushCaptain Cook introduced pigs and goats to New Zealand's Ship Cove in 1770 for future sailors. These animals became significant threats to n...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.41 PM IST