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In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refuge- In 1993, Louis Bacon bought a mostly undeveloped New York island; four years later, he protected nearly 90% of its 450 acres
- Since 2016, the Netherlands has used 37.2 million tonnes of lakebed sediment to build seven wildlife islands covering 1,300 hectares
- 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 nameFor almost 28 years, Raymond LeDreau served as an unofficial caretaker of Anacapa Island, building a solitary life shaped by war, loss and ...15 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- Indonesia issues Tsunami warning after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes along Pacific Ring of FireA powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia's Flores Island, prompting a local tsunami warning. Authorities urged residents t...15 Aug, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
- In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in returnIn 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on...15 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
- Why Putin’s first Kuril Islands visit has shocked Japan: Why did he go there now, and how is a WW2-era dispute pushing Russia and Japan further apart?Putin’s Kuril Islands visit: Why did Russian President Vladimir Putin visit the disputed Kuril Islands now? Putin's first trip to the islan...14 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- In 2019, an international team began monitoring Greenland's Petermann Glacier's floating ice tongue from space. 7 years later, 76.4 sq km broke away, creating a Manhattan-sized ice island, while two more could reduce the tongue by 254 sq kmGreenland's Petermann Glacier lost a large iceberg, its biggest since 2012. Scientists have monitored this glacier's floating ice tongue fo...14 Aug, 2026, 02.12 AM IST
- In 1795, three teenagers found a strange depression on Oak Island. More than 200 years later, the treasure mystery remains unsolvedIn 1795, Oak Island became the center of a captivating treasure hunt that captured imaginations for centuries. Theories sprouting from the ...13 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- In 1990, this Californian family turned down $ 4 million for 6,300 acre land. 20 years later, they bagged $ 12.7 million deal for that same piece of landA California family fought the government over ancestral ranch land. The Gherini family believed their island property was worth millions m...13 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- Putin's first trip to the Pacific island chain claimed by Japan draws a protest from TokyoPutin visited a fish plant, a hospital and a school on Iturup, one of the volcanic chain's southern islands. He also briefly spoke to local...13 Aug, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- In 1958, an American ornithologist found pigs devastating a remote Pacific atoll and the removal of 58 pigs was followed by a seabird increase from 650 to 137,000In 1958, an ornithologist took decisive action by removing feral pigs from Clipperton Island, leading to a remarkable recovery of seabird p...13 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Vladimir Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo's ireRussian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island near Japan on Thursday. This visit prompted strong condemnation from Tokyo, whic...13 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- Oman says oil spill from grounded tanker has reached its coastlineCrude oil from a grounded tanker has reached Omani mainland beaches. The sanctioned vessel, Caroline Bezengi, is leaking nearly one million...13 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- In 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared during her around-the-world flight. A new mission now aims to solve the 90-year-old mysteryAn exciting new expedition is set to uncover the secrets of Nikumaroro Island in search of Amelia Earhart's missing aircraft. With research...12 Aug, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
- Billionaire Ian Wace bought a $2.2 million Scottish island in 2017. Now, his $135 million Tanera Mòr revival has restored 50+ buildings, planted 100,000 trees and rebuilt a lost communityBillionaire hedge fund manager Ian Wace bought Scotland’s remote Tanera Mòr island for about $2.2 million in 2017, when its historic buildi...12 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- In 1977, California removed the last herbivores from San Miguel Island after years of overgrazing. Decades later, the barren landscape produced a stunning ecological comeback, transforming into an island covered with native vegetationSan Miguel Island tells a powerful conservation story. Once called a “barren lump of sand,” the 9,500-acre California island suffered more ...11 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- The bird on the Seychelles’ 25-rupee note once had only 12 survivors on one island; after another decline, conservationists helped rebuild it to around 280 across five islandsThe Seychelles magpie-robin was on the brink of extinction, with a mere twelve individuals left. In 1990, a concerted conservation effort k...11 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Ithaca, the island of Odysseus, gets its Hollywood momentThe Greek island of Ithaca anticipates increased tourism following the release of the "Odyssey" film. Businesses and officials expect many ...10 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
- A battleship-shaped Japanese island was more than 17 times as densely populated as Tokyo in 1959; now it’s a ghost town you can’t explore aloneOnce alive with the bustle of over 5,000 residents, Hashima Island was a coal-mining powerhouse, renowned for its remarkable density and un...08 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
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