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California replaced a fish-blocking pipe on Fort Goff Creek with a bridge in 2014; later monitoring found 64 Chinook salmon nests upstream- In 2025, the 867-ton Spirit of Norfolk was sunk off Florida’s Okaloosa County coast; the former dinner cruise ship now rests 128 feet underwater
- In 2023, North Carolina sank 1,700 tons of concrete pipes and manholes at AR-305; the material added fish habitat off the coast of Beaufort
- An artificial reef can do more than attract fish: How a 125-acre underwater project could reshape North Carolina's coastal ecosystemsAn artificial reef will be constructed in North Carolina's Albemarle Sound, scheduled for development soon. This project aims to create she...06 Nov, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- In 2024, the US military sank the 360-foot Monarch Countess weighing 2,743 tons; the retired vessel now rises 100 feet from the seafloor in 180 feet of waterThe Monarch Countess, a roll-on/roll-off vessel, now rests serenely on the Gulf of Mexico's seabed. This ship, having been adapted for mili...06 Nov, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- A New York family owned half of a private road, but a fish and game club maintained it for decades; what did the court decide?Five judges supported the association and two did not. The association had originally owned only the western half of the private road. The ...05 Nov, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
- Ramayana star Yash has six-pack abs at 40. One common desi food in his diet can help you lose weight and prevent age-related muscle lossKGF star Yash, who will soon be seen in the epic Ramayana as Ravana, is known not just for his intense presence but also for being at peak ...04 Nov, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
- South Carolina used 50 retired shipping containers to create two artificial reefs in 2005; the containers were prepared to provide shelter for marine lifeOff the coast of South Carolina, the innovative use of steel shipping containers as artificial reefs is becoming increasingly popular. By r...04 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Georgia repurposed retired chicken cages as estuary reefs in the 1990s; years later, the structures remained stable and supported oyster growthIn an innovative move, Georgia has transformed chicken transport cages into artificial reefs to bolster marine life. Initiated in 1990, suc...04 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Kerosene costlier than petrol: Karnataka fishermen switches fuel, but 95% of boats still out of waterRising kerosene prices and expensive petrol alternatives are forcing traditional nadadoni fishermen along Karnataka’s coast to suspend boat...03 Nov, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- Iran thanks India after airborne commandos recapture pirate-held vessel Azini off Somalia, rescue 20 crew membersIran has thanked India after Indian Navy commandos recaptured the pirate-held fishing vessel Azini off Somalia and rescued all 20 Iranian c...03 Nov, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- Watch video: How the Indian Navy freed hijacked fishing vessel Azini and rescued all 20 crew members in a 48-hour operation in the Arabian SeaThe Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members of the hijacked fishing vessel Azini after a 48-hour operation in the Arabian Sea, more than 3,...03 Nov, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- In 2022, Dwayne Johnson bought a 180-acre Virginia farm for $12 million. Inside the 1903 estate with 7 bedrooms, private fishing pond, horse stables and a gym in the barnIn 2022, Dwayne Johnson purchased a sprawling 180-acre farm in Virginia for a whopping $12 million. This exquisite estate boasts a magnific...02 Nov, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- In 2015, Maryland placed 5 barge loads of concrete rubble around a sunken barge off Taylor’s Island; the debris was intended to add height, surface area, and shelter for fishOff the coast of Taylor's Island, Maryland, a barge has sunk, transforming the seafloor into a barren landscape. In response, Maryland's Ar...30 Oct, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- In 2012, a Philippine coastal project began turning discarded fishing nets into carpet tiles; six years later, UNEP reported 61 tonnes collected and 41 tonnes recycledOld fishing nets pose a significant environmental threat as they contribute to ocean plastic pollution and ghost fishing. The Net-Works pro...29 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- In 2026, Texas deployed 400 tons of concrete railroad ties off Port O’Connor; the material was arranged into two piles at an artificial reef siteIn April 2026, Texas took a significant step by deploying 400 tonnes of concrete railroad ties to form two artificial reef piles. This proj...29 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Woman tries to pet a great white shark on Georgia fishing trip, but its sudden thrashing and lunge reveal the powerful survival instincts of an apex predatorA woman named Jen attempted to touch a great white shark during a tagging expedition. The shark reacted unexpectedly by thrashing and lungi...28 Oct, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- North Carolina dumped 7,200 tons of discarded concrete pipe onto bare ocean floor at AR-165; the reef later grew to include 3 retired tugboats for fish habitatIn North Carolina, marine biologists are transforming sunken tugboats and concrete pipes into artificial reefs, enhancing the habitat for n...28 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- Hawaii’s abandoned fishing nets once trapped marine life; now they are being turned into electricitySince 1996, Hawaii has successfully collected 848 metric tons of abandoned fishing nets, significantly reducing marine pollution. These net...27 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- ‘I lived on fish and chips’: 107-year-old World War II veteran from Wales shares his secret to a long lifeOwen Filer, a remarkable centenarian and WWII veteran from Wales, celebrated his 107th birthday in October with joyous festivities. He attr...26 Oct, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
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