Alabama has the largest artificial reef system; ship containing 1,700 slot machines and 100 military tanks provides shelter to marine life and attracts eco-tourismIn July 2026, the Argosy VI, previously a floating casino, was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef as part of Alabama's commitm...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
In 2026, Texas deployed 400 tons of concrete railroad ties off Port O’Connor; the material was arranged into two piles at an artificial reef siteIn April 2026, Texas took a significant step by deploying 400 tonnes of concrete railroad ties to form two artificial reef piles. This proj...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Singapore thrived on chokepoints. Now they’re a threatSingapore faces challenges in maintaining its prosperity due to its dependence on larger neighboring countries for energy supplies. Recent ...
29 Oct, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Woman tries to pet a great white shark on Georgia fishing trip, but its sudden thrashing and lunge reveal the powerful survival instincts of an apex predatorA woman named Jen attempted to touch a great white shark during a tagging expedition. The shark reacted unexpectedly by thrashing and lungi...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.08 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
North Carolina dumped 7,200 tons of discarded concrete pipe onto bare ocean floor at AR-165; the reef later grew to include 3 retired tugboats for fish habitatIn North Carolina, marine biologists are transforming sunken tugboats and concrete pipes into artificial reefs, enhancing the habitat for n...
28 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
British food, tea and even the royal family: Viral video shows what would vanish if everything not British disappearedA humorous video titled 'Proper Britain here we come' explores the implications of removing everything foreign from British life. As famili...
28 Oct, 2026, 02.15 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
‘I lived on fish and chips’: 107-year-old World War II veteran from Wales shares his secret to a long lifeOwen Filer, a remarkable centenarian and WWII veteran from Wales, celebrated his 107th birthday in October with joyous festivities. He attr...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
In 1968, the 440-foot Amaryllis became an artificial reef off Palm Beach County in roughly 82 feet of water; reef divers later recorded 136 fish species in 15 surveysThe Amaryllis, once a freighter, now rests as an artificial reef after running aground near Palm Beach, lying about 80 feet underwater. Sur...
25 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
BSF apprehends four Pakistani fishermen in Kutch, seizes boatFour fishermen from Pakistan's Sindh province were apprehended by the Border Security Force in Gujarat. They had entered Indian waters for ...
25 Oct, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
In 2019, New York deployed 4.5 million pounds of retired Mill Basin Drawbridge materials at Hempstead Reef off Long Island’s South Shore, adding to the artificial reefThe Mill Basin Drawbridge has been intentionally submerged at Hempstead Reef to create a habitat for marine life. Research suggests that wh...
24 Oct, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
India eyes 30 million tonnes fish output in 5 years, seafood exports of Rs 1.25 lakh croreIndia has initiated a national action plan for inland small-scale fisheries to increase fish production. The plan aims to achieve a target ...
23 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
In 2004, Texas sank 152 discarded concrete power poles weighing 1,457 tons in the Gulf; the unusual load became an artificial reef 130 feet underwaterIn 2004, an innovative project transformed discarded concrete utility poles into an artificial reef within the Gulf of Mexico. A total of 1...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Fish oil and Alzheimer’s prevention: What happened when researchers tested high-dose DHA for two years and found no significant benefits for memory or brain healthA recent clinical trial involving older adults found no cognitive improvements from high-dose DHA supplements. Researchers confirmed that t...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
In 2018, Delaware dug about 1 million tons of rock from a shipping channel and put it underwater instead of discarding it; The new reefs became rich blue-mussel habitatDelaware has successfully transformed dredged rock from a shipping channel into underwater habitats for marine species. This innovative app...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Montana removed non-native brook trout and repaired mining-damaged White's Creek; the struggling native cutthroat trout population then grew at least sevenfoldIn White's Creek, Montana, a dedicated conservation project took shape to safeguard the native westslope cutthroat trout from the encroachm...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST