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In 1831, an underwater volcano created a new Mediterranean island. Britain, France and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies claimed it before it vanished

In 1831, fishermen spotted a temporary volcanic island off the coast of Sicily, prompting European powers to hastily claim the new territory, leading to several international disputes. Unfortunately, the island, primarily composed of lightweight rocks, eroded rapidly, disappearing into the Mediterranean within months. Today, its remnants lie submerged, creating a…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Beginning in 2003, Arizona biologists flew endangered humpback chub in a 55-gallon drum beneath a helicopter, moving them above a waterfall to warmer habitat beyond non-native trout

Biologists airlifted humpback chub fish to a new habitat above Chute Falls. This relocation effort has significantly improved their growth and survival rates. The fish, once endangered, are now listed as threatened under federal law. Decades of dedicated conservation work have aided this species' recovery. This success highlights the impact…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Fish over Trump: Economy will determine Iceland's vote on the EU

While Arctic security and US claims over Greenland dominate international headlines, Icelanders are set to decide their European future on far more familiar grounds such as fish and farming. The 29 August referendum is less about geopolitics than sovereignty and identity.

Euronews · Aug 7

Woman orders her favorite Filet-O-Fish at McDonald’s. Then she opens the box and gets stunned: ‘double price and half the size’

McDonald's says the sandwich size hasn't changed

We Got This Covered · Aug 6

Why 20,000 tons of a demolished Virginia bridge became an artificial reef beneath Chesapeake Bay instead of ending up in a landfill

In Chesapeake Bay, discarded structures are being repurposed as vibrant artificial reefs. The remnants of a demolished bridge now serve as a bustling marine ecosystem, while decommissioned WWII wooden ships have become safeguarded habitats. Studies indicate that these artificial reefs enhance habitats and boost local fish populations, contributing significantly to…

The Times of India · Aug 6

In 1997, Australia sank the 372-foot missile destroyer HMAS Swan; five years of monitoring recorded 92 fish species using the former warship as an artificial reef

In 1997, HMAS Swan was deliberately submerged off the coast of Western Australia. Over five years, scientists studied its evolution into an artificial reef, recording 92 fish species that made the ship their home. The unique design of the vessel created various habitats, drawing in a rich array of marine…

The Times of India · Aug 6

In 2011, three U.S. states sank a 563-foot Navy destroyer in the Atlantic; Hurricane Irene later broke the new artificial reef into three pieces

In 2011, the Arthur W. Radford, a decommissioned U.S. Navy destroyer, was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef, promoting marine life and offering divers a unique underwater experience. Following Hurricane Irene, the ship was fragmented into three sections on the ocean floor. Despite this disintegration, the wreckage remains a…

The Times of India · Aug 6

For 20 years, scientists threw nearly 600,000 pounds of dead salmon onto one Alaskan riverbank; the fish fertilised the forest and made spruce trees grow faster

In a fascinating study from Alaska, researchers uncovered that salmon carcasses are enhancing the growth of nearby spruce trees. This unexpected discovery revealed how marine nutrients dramatically stimulate forest development. Over the course of two decades, an astounding 600,000 pounds of salmon built up on a riverbank. Tree ring investigations…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Brazil has a 1,565-square-kilometre "desert" that floods every rainy season; freshwater lagoons appear between white dunes, then vanish

Northeast Brazil's Lençóis Maranhenses transforms annually with thousands of turquoise lagoons. Heavy rains fill hollows between sand dunes, creating temporary freshwater bodies. These lagoons connect to rivers, allowing fish to inhabit them seasonally. The wolf fish survives dry periods by burying itself in the muck. This dynamic dune field offers…

The Times of India · Aug 6

The Indian Skimmer Is One of India's Most Endangered River Birds, Only the Chambal Can Save It

A bill built for one thing, and one thing onlyThe Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) has a lower mandible that is measurably longer than its upper one, a trait so rare among birds globally that only three skimmer species in the world share it. It flies low over calm water, lower…

Times Life · Aug 6