Countries still way behind on UN biodiversity targets, research showsResearch indicates that governments may not meet the UN's 30 by 30 biodiversity conservation target by 2030. Despite some progress, only 20...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Science says some sea otters rarely use rocks while others use them for almost every meal, their teeth may explain whySea otters survive largely on marine invertebrates such as sea urchins, crabs, clams, mussels and snails. Getting to that food, however, is...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Lauren Sanchez and Amazon's Jeff Bezos are pouring $25 million into a massive Pacific Ocean conservation project covering an area larger than AlaskaLauren Sanchez is backing a new Bezos Earth Fund ocean conservation push as Jeff Bezos' philanthropic organization commits more than $25 mi...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Jayden Daniels injury update: Commanders QB carted off after suffering serious elbow injury vs Cowboys - Here's what we know so farWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sustained a dislocated left elbow injury. He was hurt late in the first half against the D...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit OTT release and platform new details: When and where to watch Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju's highest-grossing Malayalam film online after its theatrical runBethlehem Kudumba Unit has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark worldwide, emerging as a major box-office success. The romantic comedy, starring N...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Since 2017, a dolphin called Bubbles has been seen near Lady Elliot Island; from 2021 to 2025, researchers documented him chasing fish until they regurgitated foodBubbles, a wild bottlenose dolphin, has captivated researchers with his peculiar technique of fishing off the coast of Lady Elliot Island, ...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
In 1980s, sea otters gradually returned to California's coastlines after being nearly extinct. Their return restored kelp forests, reduced carbon emissions and floodingOnce hunted to extinction for their pelts, sea otters gradually returned to the Californian coastlines. Their comeback reduced the sea urch...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Karnataka approves data centre, marine biotech policiesKarnataka has approved new policies for data centres and marine biotechnology sectors. These initiatives aim to attract significant investm...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
How Southern New England wind turbines are turning into artificial reefs where crabs thrive?Once they reach the end stage of their lives, wind turbines could become home to various marine life. Recent reports suggest that wind turb...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
In 1999, Metallica's James Hetfield bought a 1,150-acre Marin ranch, then gave up development rights. 19 years later, 1,000 acres were protected as working agricultural land foreverFor Hetfield and his family, the decision was also presented as a way to maintain agriculture and the scenic character of the ranch. In a s...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Florida was throwing away damaged metal signposts. In 2026, they are being turned into underwater habitatsIn Florida counties, discarded road signposts are being creatively repurposed into underwater habitats. These metal structures are transfor...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
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...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fearsPalau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worr...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
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...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Six must-watch Malayalam movies on OTT if you loved Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Premalu to Ohm Shanti OshaanaBethlehem Kudumba Unit achieved a major milestone, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever. This romantic comedy has continued it...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
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...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
New Jersey sank 397 obsolete army tanks and armored vehicles from 1994 to 1997 in 40 to 140 feet of water; a five-year study found 432,000 animals of 145 species per square metre of reef habitatIn a remarkable initiative, obsolete US Army tanks were intentionally submerged off the New Jersey coast, creating vibrant artificial reefs...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST