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In 2020, Jason Momoa made one Aloha J collection a beneficiary of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi. 6 years later, the group had cleared 670,875 pounds of debris in HawaiiJason Momoa’s Aloha J collection from Da Hui was created with a purpose beyond clothing, supporting efforts to protect Hawaii’s oceans and ...
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan gave $4 million to save a 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond from development—now the 102-acre historic site will remain protected for the community foreverThe 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond is now protected indefinitely after receiving a $4 million donation from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerber...
Freedom of navigation and respect for international law should remain pivotal priorities: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised secure sea lanes and maritime trade for South Asia. He met Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, reaf...
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...
A teenager’s 4-H project helped spark a coral restoration revolution in the Florida Keys—how Ken Nedimyer turned broken coral fragments into thousands of new reef coloniesA simple father-daughter 4-H project in the Florida Keys grew into a groundbreaking coral restoration effort. Ken Nedimyer’s experiment wit...
In 1998, scientists recorded world's first mass bleaching event, years later study finds global coral cover well below normal levels as reefs at risk of irreversible decline threatening marine life, ocean livelihood, El Nino weather raises fearsWith El Niño weather patterns intensifying and ocean surface temperatures reaching a record high of 21.1 degrees Celsius (69.98°F) on Augus...
Five-year fuel contract with Mauritius: IndianOil turns 25-year presence into strategic footholdIndia has signed a five-year fuel supply agreement with Mauritius under which IndianOil will meet the island’s entire import requirement of...
In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's whyTrump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in Califo...
Madhya Pradesh’s Bittu Tabahi cleans polluted Ajnar river alone, gets job offer from The Ocean Cleanup after Kevin Pietersen praiseSurendra Singh Choudhary, known as Bittu Tabahi, received a job offer from The Ocean Cleanup. This development followed his solo effort to ...
Before Bittu Tabahi, actor Madhavan had praised an Andhra man's fight to clean an ancient stepwell. 300 volunteers came forward to helpAbbayi Kanth's social media post drew attention to a disgracefully polluted temple well in Andhra Pradesh, sparking a remarkable response, ...
Andaman and Nicobar Islands to go nuclear? BARC plans small reactors amid China’s growing Indian Ocean presenceIndia is exploring Small Modular Reactors for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as BARC scientists inspect potential sites across all three d...
In the mid-late 1970s, Florida sank an F-101, F-102, T-33 and Sikorsky off Bay County; the aircraft served as fishing and diving reefs for more than 10 yearsIn the 1970s, Florida made a bold choice by sinking military jets and helicopters into the Gulf of Mexico, creating makeshift fishing and d...
A Michigan farmer reclaimed his family’s 131 acres after decades apart and found a way to keep homes off the land foreverJohn Boyer grew up around his family's 131 acres near East Jordan, Michigan, but the farmland eventually passed out of the family. In 2018,...
In 2002, South Australia scuttled ex-HMAS Hobart in 2 minutes and 17 seconds; 18 years later, a marine survey recorded more than 50 fish species around the destroyerThe HMAS Hobart, once a formidable navy destroyer, has transformed into a vibrant artificial reef after being submerged for eighteen years....
In 1993, Miami lowered a retired Boeing 727 called Spirit of Miami into the sea; a storm split it apart a year later, and coral, oysters, and fish moved inThe Spirit of Miami, a retired Boeing 727, now lies submerged beneath the waves, purposefully sunk to provide an ecological haven. The deva...
El Nino to be 'very strong', last until February, UN warnsThe World Meteorological Organization warns of a very strong El Nino event. This phenomenon is expected to persist through February and int...
12-year-old Connecticut student, Raji Doshi designed a system combining algae with natural calcium that blocks ocean acidification and protects marine ecosystemsA 12-year-old student from Connecticut has been named a finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge for a project combining algae wit...
In 2011, North Carolina scuttled the 180-foot Coast Guard buoy tender USCGC Spar off Morehead City; divers later documented sand tiger sharks using the wreckResting peacefully on the ocean floor off North Carolina, the USCGC Spar, once a buoy tender, has transformed into a vital habitat for sand...
In 1960, Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa while filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. 66 years later, his 35-villa refuge now combines luxury with conservation and clean energyMore than 66 years after Marlon Brando first discovered Tetiaroa, the island's most enduring legacy may be the idea that paradise is someth...
Quote of the day by Julia Roberts: 'You can be true to the character all you want but you've got to...' - The deeper life lesson from the Hollywood star about knowing who you are when the spotlight fadesQuote of the day by Julia Roberts: Julia Roberts, a celebrated actress, achieved fame with 'Pretty Woman' and 'Erin Brockovich'. Her career...