Apple Fellow Phil Schiller and his wife donate $25 million to help protect coral reefs across the world; How their gift will fund new researchPhil Schiller and Kim Gassett-Schiller announced a $25 million donation to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. This funding aims to e...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
A $3.5 million Jeff Bezos Earth Fund grant targeted LA’s Concrete Wash in 2023; 3 years later, it became a greenwayPacoima Beautiful, a local nonprofit, funded the work using a $3.5 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund awarded in 2023. That funding di...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
In 2019, a Texas fisherwoman won the largest ever settlement of $50 million in a citizen suit in the history of US Clean Water Act in fight against a plastic giantDiane Wilson, a Texas fisherwoman and a passionate advocate for the environment, has been at the forefront of the battle against plastic po...
16 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Bet Dwarka Corridor: Underwater darshan, 108-foot Krishna statue, how Gujarat plans to transform Krishna's landGujarat's proposed Bet Dwarka corridor aims to improve pilgrimage facilities and tourism infrastructure around the island associated with L...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Indian Navy to get another indigenous multipurpose ship built by L&T: What are its capabilities, roleThe Indian Navy will induct INS Samarthak at Karwar on October 16, 2026. Built by L&T, the 107-metre multi-purpose vessel is designed for m...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
In 2022, contractors began using 400,000 cubic yards of Mississippi River sand to build six islands at Minnesota’s Pigs Eye Lake; the project covers more than 40 acres and aims to protect surrounding wetlandsContractors began constructing new islands in Pigs Eye Lake in June 2022 using sand from the Mississippi River. This project aims to restor...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In 2016, a California teenager discovered thousands of golf balls underwater, two years later, combined cleanups had recovered 50,681Weber discovered the golf balls while exploring a small cove near Pebble Beach. She found thousands of them lying underwater and began coll...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
SC stays coercive action against Tata Chemicals over environment damage to marine sanctuaryThe Supreme Court granted Tata Chemicals relief from coercive actions while reviewing a Gujarat High Court verdict. Senior advocate Abhishe...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
NCM 2.0 launched with Rs 767 cr outlay to protect India’s coastsUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched guidelines for the National Coastal Mission 2.0 on Wednesday. The mission aims to enhan...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Earth’s 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries have been breached: Amazon, oceans and climate are among systems under pressure as situations continue to worsenEarth's natural systems face mounting pressures, with seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached. The Planetary Health Check 2026 high...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
North Carolina removed 4 to 7 tons of abandoned crab pots from coastal waters; fishermen recycled the metal into 700 feet of new oyster-reef structureAbandoned fishing traps contribute significantly to the deaths of marine life, notably in Chesapeake Bay. A North Carolina initiative creat...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
The island that is disappearing: India's race to build a reef before the sea winsKariyachalli island is implementing restoration efforts to counteract severe coastal erosion and rising sea levels. This includes the insta...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Oysters disappeared from Ireland's Dublin Bay for 200 years; now 18,000 of them are restoring water purity and reducing coastal erosionOysters are more than fine dining choices; they can also restore ecosystems and purify water. After disappearing from Dublin Bay for over 2...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
In 1992, a container ship lost 28,800 unsinkable plastic bath toys in the North Pacific, helping oceanographer find oceans' invisible highways from Alaska to ScotlandIn 1992, a cargo ship lost 28,800 plastic bath toys in the North Pacific. Their unexpected journey across the ocean gave researchers valuab...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.38 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
Alabama dumped 16,000,000 used oyster shells from restaurants into the sea. What happened next surprised researchers in development of new coastal lines, marine life, and cleaner waterOyster shells are being repurposed along the Gulf Coast to restore essential marine ecosystems. By forming a strong foundation for new oyst...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
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...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.28 PM IST