25-cent room rate to celebrate US Virgin Islands quarterOctober 12th, 2009 25-cent room rate marks US Virgin Islands quarterST. THOMAS, U.S.
Hawaii researchers explore previously unseen deep coral reef areas, find juvenile fish nurserySeptember 8th, 2009 Hawaii researchers explore previously unseen coralHONOLULU — Scientists over the past month explored coral reefs in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands that until recently were considered too deep for scuba divers to reach. Divers swam among previously unseen reefs as deep as 250 feet during a monthlong research trip to the islands by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vessel Hiialakai.
When it's summer in California, the fish actually run on the beach _ and people chase themAugust 20th, 2009 Grunion only fish you have to run after to catchSAN PEDRO, Calif. — If the tide is high, the weather is warm, the clock is approaching midnight and the beach you're standing on is in Southern California, it's a given that romance is in the air — or the water.
Hurricane Felicia weakens, is expected to be over Hawaiian islands Monday as tropical stormAugust 9th, 2009 Weakening Hurricane Felicia moves toward HawaiiHONOLULU —A weakening Hurricane Felicia continues to slip toward Hawaii. The National Weather Service says the storm is a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.
Hawaii inflicts financial pain on those who break coral in effort to protect precious reefsAugust 2nd, 2009 Hawaii protecting coral reefs with big finesHONOLULU — Wrecking coral will cost you in Hawaii. A Maui tour company is paying the state nearly $400,000 for damaging more than 1,200 coral colonies when one of its boats sank at Molokini, a pristine reef and popular diving spot.
10 secluded beaches from Coastal Living magazineJune 15th, 2009 10 secluded beaches from Coastal Living magBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Looking for a beautiful beach without the crowds? Coastal Living magazine recommends 10 secluded beach destinations in its June issue.
US to spend $50 million in stimulus on fish food to help acquaculture farmers after feed spikeJune 12th, 2009 $50M in stimulus will help fish farmers buy feedOSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The United States is about to spend $50 million in stimulus money on fish food to help fish farmers who have been struggling since feed prices jumped 50 percent last year.
Hanalei Bay in Hawaii tops 10 best beaches list with others in Fla., NY, NC, SC and Calif.June 3rd, 2009 Hanalei Bay in Hawaii tops list of 10 best beachesHANALEI, Hawaii — Here is the list of top 10 beaches for 2009 from Stephen P. Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research, also known as Dr.
Navy punishes commander of USS Port Royal, warship that ran aground on reef off HawaiiJune 3rd, 2009 Navy punishes commander of ship that ran agroundHONOLULU — The Navy says it has disciplined the former commanding officer of a warship than ran aground on a coral reef off Hawaii. The U.S. Pacific Fleet said Tuesday that Capt.
Indian Army begins environmental expedition in LakshadweepMarch 23rd, 2009 AGATTI - The Indian Army here Sunday flagged off the Bison Blue Waters Expedition aimed at educating the citizens of the island about the importance of conservation of coral reefs and other ecological concerns threatening these islands, a statement issued here said. The local population turned out in large numbers for the event which was flagged off by Major General Rajesh Singh, general officer commanding, Bison Division.
Coral fish's mastery in camouflage helps it live incognitoFebruary 27th, 2009 SYDNEY - Scientists have identified a coral reef fish that has been successfully living incognito by using its colour-changing ability. Karen Cheney, from University of Queensland's (UQ) School of Biological Sciences, who co-authored the study, said the blue-striped fangblenny used a number of different disguises to pass undetected on coral reefs.
Unido's new initiative on bamboo for north eastFebruary 2nd, 2009 GUWAHATI - The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has tied up a $2-million, four-year project which will promote the bamboo industry in the north east, including its use in handicraft, construction materials and exports. As part of the project, the UN agency has set up a $600,000 trust fund with the government-run North Eastern Council (NEC) with support from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, a UNIDO statement said Tuesday.
Villagers kill leopard in BiharJanuary 26th, 2009 PATNA - A leopard was killed by villagers in Bihar Tuesday, a police officer said. The leopard was first stoned by the villagers and later beaten to death with bamboo sticks and iron rods.
Kate Hudson dating Australian golfer?January 13th, 2009 LONDON - After a string of failed relationships and vowing to stay single 'as long as possible', Hollywood star Kate Hudson has sparked rumours of dating Australian golf star Adam Scott. The 'Bride Wars' actress was spotted with Scott on a beach in Hawaii Wednesday, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Rare catfish weighing 97 kg found in Orissa riverDecember 22nd, 2008 BHUBANESWAR - A rare catfish weighing 97 kg was caught by a fisherman from a river in Orissa's Jajpur district, an official said Tuesday. Ramakanta Dalei, 35, a fisherman from Rampur village, some 120 km from here, caught the fish, locally known as 'Kana Saranda', while fishing in Kharasrota river on Dec 20 midnight, the official said.
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