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TANK REEF CONSTRUCTION
South Carolina used 50 retired shipping containers to create two artificial reefs in 2005; the containers were prepared to provide shelter for marine life- In 1994, Florida deployed seven retired M60 tanks as reefs off Pensacola; a 2000 inspection found them still in their original positions on the seafloor
- US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fears
- In 1997, Florida sank 8 A-7 Corsairs and a T-2 trainer off Jacksonville; 5 years later, all remained in place and were regularly used by divers and fishermenIn 1997, retired A-7 Corsair aircraft were deliberately sunk off the Florida coast, serving a dual purpose as artificial reefs. This innova...06 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- In 2010, Thailand lowered 25 retired battle tanks into 80 feet of water off Narathiwat; a decade later, local fishermen reported a sharp boost in catchesThailand's army sank obsolete battle tanks and railway cars into the Gulf of Thailand. This initiative aimed to create new fishing grounds ...04 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- In 2019, Australia lowered a 58-ton concrete greenhouse into the Great Barrier Reef; the 12-metre underwater structure became a living artwork and coral habitatNestled beneath the waves near John Brewer Reef in Australia lies an innovative Coral Greenhouse sculpture crafted from pH-neutral cement, ...26 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- In 2025, Miami sank 22 concrete cars beneath the Atlantic; what looks like an underwater traffic jam is actually a giant artificial reef for 2,200 coralsBeneath the waves off Miami Beach, a striking collection of 22 concrete cars lies submerged, serving as artificial reefs that support coral...23 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- In 2023, Georgia sank two retired Atlanta commuter trains; seven months later, divers found corals, fish, and other marine life colonizing the railcarsRetired MARTA train cars were sunk off Georgia's coast to create new reefs. Divers found marine life and coral growth on the cars within se...20 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- By 2015, Georgia had added about 200 retired chicken-transport cages to an offshore reef; the steel structures became fish habitatAlong the stunning coast of Georgia, discarded chicken cages have found a new purpose as artificial reefs. These innovative structures crea...19 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb'Okinawa's coral reefs face severe damage from climate-driven marine heatwaves. Scientists are employing "heatwave simulators" to study cora...29 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
- India’s first underwater museum project launched off Maharashtra coast in SindhudurgSindhudurg district in Maharashtra is set to become a major marine tourism hub. India's first underwater museum and submarine tourism proje...21 May, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- No selfies, please: Dolomites push back against overtourism ahead of OlympicsAs Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics, Alpine communities face a surge in social media-driven tourism overwhelming sacred landscape...18 Jan, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- New Cuban radar site near US military base could aid China spying, think tank saysCuba is constructing a new radar site near Santiago de Cuba, capable of monitoring U.S. military activities at Guantanamo Bay, according to...04 Jul, 2024, 07.44 AM IST
- China deploys aircraft carrier off Philippine coast amid tensions over South China SeaChina's second aircraft carrier 'Shandong' has been deployed to patrol waters off the Philippine coast amidst growing tensions over territo...01 Jul, 2024, 10.49 PM IST
- Vietnam builds up defences against China in Spratly IslandsCiting the Centre for Strategic and International Studies' Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative's report, South China Morning Post said th...24 Feb, 2021, 04.37 PM IST
- China's huge show of force at military parade may push India to buy new weaponsIndia is being represented by minister of state of defence, Gen (retd) V K Singh. It was invited to send its soldiers for the parade, but N...12 Jul, 2018, 04.32 PM IST
- British warship to sail through disputed South China SeaChina claims nearly all of the resource-rich waterway and has been turning reefs and islets into islands and installing military facilities...13 Feb, 2018, 02.46 PM IST
- China plans remote sensing satellites over South China SeaChina claims sovereignty on almost of the South China Sea. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Bureni and Taiwan have counter claims.15 Dec, 2017, 08.19 PM IST
- China's military facilities on man-made SCS islands nearly ready: ReportChinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Hua Chunying said today she was not aware of the report's details but reiterated the Spratl...28 Mar, 2017, 07.06 PM IST
- Chinese military buildup in South China Sea challenges Xi Jinping's statement: USAccording to the Center for Strategic International Studies, latest satellite photograph shows that China has built aircraft hangars on one...10 Aug, 2016, 06.34 AM IST
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