New Jersey planted more than 26,000 bushels of recycled oyster and clam shells across 8 acres; the total was double the amount initially plannedNew Jersey has launched a remarkable shell recycling initiative aimed at revitalizing oyster reefs in the Mullica River estuary. This commu...
29 Oct, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Colossal iceberg nearly the size of London nears a British island after traveling 1,400 miles; here’s how it could benefit marine life and the environmentIceberg A-81 has been adrift for three years after breaking away from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. As it nears South Georgia, scienti...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Who is Dr M. V. Ramana Murthy? An IIT Madras alumnus honoured after a new electric ray species discovered deep in the Arabian Sea has been named after himNew electric ray species found: Dr M. V. Ramana Murthy, Mission Director of India's Deep Ocean Mission, has been honoured by the naming of ...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
In 2005, Florida sank about 500 tons of concrete railroad ties off St. Lucie County; a year later, divers recorded 17 fish species and heavy marine growthFlorida's groundbreaking initiative saw 500 tons of discarded railroad ties submerged offshore, creating a new artificial reef aimed at fos...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
In 2022, Miami sank 345 tons of concrete from a demolished waterfront pier instead of dumping it; the rubble became a reef rising 8 feet from the seafloorMiami-Dade County has developed an innovative approach by creating artificial reefs using demolished concrete. The materials from Bentley B...
28 Oct, 2026, 05.30 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
India woos South Korean marine equipment makers as shipbuilding growsUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the need for ambitious and universal maritime standards during the World Maritime Day roundta...
26 Oct, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Gangetic West Bengal. parts of northeast India have moved out of tropical climate zone over seven decades, IMD study findsGangetic West Bengal has transitioned to a temperate climate zone, influencing the rainfall and agricultural patterns. The recent study ind...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
SpaDex satellites have re-entered Earth's atmosphere: ISROThe Space Docking Experiment, known as SpaDex, involved two satellites launched in December 2024. The mission focused on demonstrating auto...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Amazon's Jeff Bezos mysteriously linked to $69.5 million Florida mansion. It has 12 bathrooms, 2 pools, sauna, private theater, spa, fitness studio and 100-foot oceanfrontJeff Bezos has been linked to a recently sold oceanfront mansion in Golden Beach, Florida, for $69.5 million. The luxurious 17,500-square-f...
23 Oct, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Could the Atlantic Ocean soon have a new name as Trump suggests changes? Here's what Trump says Google CEO did to his proposalPresident Donald Trump recently proposed renaming the Atlantic Ocean during a rally in South Carolina. He discussed his conversation with G...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.14 AM IST
Retired basketball star Kevin Garnett's former Malibu property up for grabs for $48 millionKevin Garnett's former Malibu property has been listed on the market for $48 million. The NBA star originally commissioned the Malibu mansi...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.50 AM IST
Shelved plan to rename Atlantic after Sundar Pichai's no: Donald TrumpAddressing a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday, Trump appeared to suggest that his move to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America had encou...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Adani Ports expands presence by incorporating subsidiary in OmanAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has established a wholly owned subsidiary named Indian Ocean Gateway Terminal in Oman. This n...
22 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warnsThe world’s coral reefs are critically endangered due to rising ocean temperatures and climate change. This poses a significant threat to m...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz, Pacific and Atlantic oceansDonald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz and both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. He recounted how officials initially dismiss...
22 Oct, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
'That machine did exactly what he designed it to do': Stockton Rush's old friend claims OceanGate CEO wanted to die at Titanic wreck and murdered four wealthy people doing itStockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, met a tragic fate during a dive to the Titanic wreck when the Titan submersible imploded. According to...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST