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In Texas, oyster-shell waste became reef “shell bags”; along Galveston Bay, the new shell reefs supported living oysters and helped stabilize shorelines- In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsday
- 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 reefs
- He left America, moved into a $100 billion ghost city near Singapore and tried to build a new society. Malaysia ghosted himBalaji Srinivasan left the US and took his experiment to build a new kind of society to Malaysia’s $100 billion ghost city, Forest City. Hi...13 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- 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...10 Aug, 2026, 07.56 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
- 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...29 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- In 1989, a Japanese oyster farmer began planting trees in the mountains to save his dying bay; the river cleared, and marine life returnedJapanese oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama restored his bay by planting trees. Healthy forests upstream provided essential nutrients for o...29 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- 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...28 Jul, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- Who is Graham Platner? The outsider Democrat whose Maine Senate campaign collapsed after a series of scandalsGraham Platner, a Democratic Senate nominee, faced a campaign collapse. A sexual assault allegation surfaced, leading to widespread critici...09 Jul, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- The world has an anchovy problemProduction has plummeted by up to 40%, sending fishmeal prices to record highs. This crisis threatens to significantly increase the cost of...02 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
- Wildlife in the city that never sleeps: From ducks to white horses - New York's beastly talesNew York City, often seen as an urban jungle, is filled with stories of wildlife. From the fate of Central Park lagoon ducks to the white h...15 Feb, 2025, 09.51 PM IST
- Insurtech is well-insuredLondon has the same number of insurtech unicorns as the rest of Europe combined, and globally is second only to Silicon Valley. Indeed, of ...25 Jul, 2023, 11.10 PM IST
- Archaeologists find the oldest pearl town in UAEThe artefacts found in this town date back to the region's pre-Islamic history in the 6th century.20 Mar, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
- Foodie? Take your next pilgrimage to these 5 citiesThe shrimp sandwiches at Heaven 23 in Gothenburg are an absolute must try.28 Feb, 2019, 07.13 AM IST
- Soon, a London-type one card for all transports across IndiaThe government is planning to introduce a card on the lines of similar facilities in cities like London and Singapore where a single card c...04 Sep, 2018, 01.58 PM IST
- 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...09 Jun, 2017, 10.49 AM IST
- View: Why Indian techies must first solve local problemsCosting only Rs 50, it is hardly "smart" in the world of sophisticated technology that so many Bengalureans are intimately involved in crea...13 May, 2015, 11.09 AM IST
- Montepellier a city of cafesMontpellier is less well known than Marseille but offers much the same delights of the fabled Mediterranean coast.03 Sep, 2008, 10.59 PM IST
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