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The Savannah River swapped bare marsh edge for oyster reefs in 2023; wave energy fell by up to 40%, giving Georgia coasts a tougher storm shieldScientists built oyster reefs in Georgia's Savannah River to reduce wave energy. These reefs lessened wave impact on the shoreline by as mu...- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 30 million oysters are being dumped into US's Chesapeake Bay in a race to save America's largest estuaryMillions of baby oysters are being planted in the Chesapeake Bay. Scientists hope this effort will revive one of America's most important w...
- Texas released 3 million captive-bred eggs to save this endangered amphibian. It may be workingA male Houston toad was sighted in Bastrop County, Texas, after a 50-year absence. This sighting follows the release of millions of captive...
- The “Ghost Forests” of the Atlantic Coast: Why Trees Are Dying Standing UpAlong the U.S. Atlantic coast, ghost forests are emerging as a clear sign of climate change. Rising seas and saltwater intrusion are killin...
- Viksit Bharat: India needs a well-thought-out blue economy strategy to harness potential of oceansIndia's 'Viksit Bharat' vision seeks to transform the country into a developed nation by 2047. The maritime sector, including the blue econ...
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- Want glowing skin? Don’t shy away from adding cucumber, berries & yoghurt to your plateThe secret to radiant skin and healthy life lies in your kitchen.
- Marine reserves can help mitigate climate change effectsSan Francisco, June 9 (IANS) An international research team has evaluated 145 peer-reviewed studies and concluded that "highly protected" m...
- CMFRI focusses on production and conservation maricultureTo give a fillip to fish conservation and production, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Vizag has identified 74 spec...
- 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.
- Here's where over 90% of the extra heat from global warming is goingScientists estimate that as much as 90% of it is heading straight into our oceans, and that has major consequences for the world's economy.
- Population density, the most important aspect of urban planningA generation of planners such as le' Corbusier and others followed up with Amsterdam, Brasilia, Chandigarh and Navi Mumbai as planned citie...
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