Florida dumped millions of tyres into the ocean to build a reef. More than 50 years later, it is still cleaning them up
In the early 1970s, state officials and the US Army Corps of Engineers approved the dumping of vast numbers of used tyres into the Atlantic Ocean off Broward County, Florida. The idea was simple: create cheap, abundant artificial reef habitat to boost…
Connecticut student Raji Doshi, 12, designed an algae and calcium system to reduce ocean acidity; she is now competing for a $25,000 science prize
Raji Doshi (Image Credit: Young Scientist Lab) A 12-year-old student from Connecticut is drawing attention for tackling one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges with an innovative science project. According to the Young Scientist Lab,…
Scientists discover 64,000 square miles of heat-resistant coral reefs in 71 countries that could help protect world oceans for decades
Coral reefs in the southern Andaman Sea, Southeast Asia Cavan Images An international team of scientists has mapped more than 64,000 square miles of coral reefs that can withstand severe heat stress. The findings provide vital plans for saving marine…
Congo River: The Congo River releases 40,000 cubic meters of fresh water into the Atlantic Ocean every second. Scientists track its whereabouts
Forty thousand cubic meters of fresh water flows from the Congo into the Atlantic Ocean every second. A new study tracks where this is headed. The Congo River releases approximately 40,000 cubic meters of fresh water into the Atlantic Ocean every second.…
28,800 bath toys accidentally fell into the Pacific Ocean, and their journey revealed the secrets of ocean currents |
A cargo ship traveling across the North Pacific encountered a powerful storm that swept several containers out to sea. One container contained 28,800 plastic bath toys, including yellow ducks, blue turtles, red beavers and green frogs. What seemed like a…
‘It’s frustrating’: Antarctica’s winter sea ice disappears as temperatures reach 20°C above average
Vast swaths of Antarctica that should be covered by winter sea ice are largely exposed to the ocean, alarming scientists and raising new concerns about the future of the frozen continent. Satellite observations show that about 650,000 square kilometers…
A floating city: $16 billion ship with seating for 80,000, schools, restaurants and 15,000-seat stadium | World News
Imagine living in a city where you never stay in one place. Rather than being built on land, it floats on oceans around the world, hosting tens of thousands of residents while providing schools, restaurants, hospitals and even stadiums. This is the…
Viral diving video turns dangerous: Oman issues emergency warning after man swims with killer whale
Viral whale video triggers security alert: Omani authorities say it could be fatal Oman’s Environment Agency has issued a public warning urging people not to dive near killer whales after a video showed a man swimming near the large marine…