Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells into the sea — what happened next surprised scientistsFlorida successfully recycled over 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells for reef restoration. These shells provided essential foundatio...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
In 1930, Texas built three bird-nesting islands; all vanished. One restored island is now home to over 2,500 nesting habitatThree Texas islands, once flourishing habitats for diverse bird species, have vanished due to natural erosion and subsidence. However, a si...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
In 2016, New Smyrna Beach faced Hurricane Matthew with planted living shorelines; winds topped 90 mph, yet the demonstration structures remained standingThe living shoreline initiative in New Smyrna Beach demonstrated remarkable resilience during Hurricane Matthew, effectively absorbing the ...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
In 1997, US Army began Maryland's oyster restoration partnership in Chesapeake Bay. 24 years later, about 600 acres of new oyster bars had been created across MarylandMaryland partnership formally began with the project cooperation agreement executed in February 1997. Restoration sites eventually included...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
In 2009, Jacksonville sank the former Coast Guard tender Spike in 100 feet of water; one year later, a REEF diver counted 16 fish species, up from just 6An ex-Coast Guard ship now stands as an artificial reef, drawing the attention of vibrant marine life. At first, the submerged metal hull w...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In 2021, Cyprus submerged 93 sculptures to create an underwater forest; concrete trees rise from the seabed at different depthsAn underwater sculpture park in Cyprus offers a unique habitat for marine life. This art installation, MUSAN, features concrete figures and...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Since 2016, Alabama has recovered more than 22.6 million discarded oyster shells; the restaurant waste is being returned to coastal waters to help build reefsIn Alabama, restaurants are making waves by recycling oyster shells to bolster crucial reef restoration efforts. These once-discarded shell...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Britain used discarded seafood waste and engineered reef habitats to solve the collapse of native oyster ecosystems; the result transformed lifeless seabeds into thriving underwater habitats capable of supporting oysters, fish, and countless marine speciesBritain is deploying concrete reef cubes and scallop shells to revive native oyster populations. These structures aim to provide essential ...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
New York crushed 5,000 discarded school toilets and lowered the porcelain into Jamaica Bay, creating foundations for new oyster reefsNew York City recycled nearly five thousand old toilets from public schools. This discarded porcelain became part of new oyster reef founda...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Doctors say your Thyroid loves these foods, and you probably aren’t eating enoughA healthy thyroid needs the right foods to work well. Doctors say nutrients like iodine, selenium, zinc, protein, and antioxidants play a b...
12 Dec, 2025, 01.26 AM IST
She's 39 but biological age test says 25: Fitness coach shares 3 longevity foods that helped her reverse ageA 39-year-old fitness coach, Zarina Manaenkova, revealed that recent lab results show her biological age is 25. She shared three foods she ...
08 Dec, 2025, 03.58 PM IST
The unmissable destinations in Australia visitors should not missAustralians consistently choose familiar destinations for their holidays, favouring open landscapes, coastal walks, and food regions. From ...
03 Dec, 2025, 03.12 PM IST
Grey hair before 30? Key vitamins and lifestyle changes to slow the processNutritional deficiencies in vitamins B12, zinc, and copper may accelerate hair graying. While genetics are primary, a nutrient-rich diet wi...
15 Oct, 2025, 02.50 PM IST
Want a good night's sleep? Add oily fish, cherries to dinner menuRelaxing before bed and avoiding too much blue light from electronic devices also help.
18 Dec, 2021, 06.08 PM IST
How a drought-hit Maharashtra farmer braved penury by cultivating freshwater pearlsGandate, whose family traditionally cultivates rice, started freshwater pearl farming after getting basic training from a scientist at the ...
26 Dec, 2015, 11.12 AM IST
Gujarat readies to handle possible oil spill in seaAccording to officials, a high-level committee would be formed to study the risk potential of oil spill.
14 Dec, 2015, 12.23 PM IST
- Fish production in West Bengal may cross 2K metric tons by 2015: Assocham
Growing at compounded annual growth rate of about 5%, fish production in West Bengal may cross 2,000 metric tons mark by 2015 from the curr...
06 Nov, 2012, 01.12 PM IST