Island

February 1, 2023

Travel·USA

Hidden Gems of the US: Uncovering the Beauty of US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa and More

The US map that we are all familiar with is incorrect, at least inasmuch as it omits territories and other islands that have been recognised by the US Geological Survey. These intriguing

Nature·USA

Conservationists Thrilled With Rediscovery Of Delissea Argutidentata Plant In Hawaii

Delissea Argutidentata has been rediscovered in Hawaiian areas after going completely extinct. The Delissea plant, which had last been seen in the area in the early 1970s, was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in a crater in

February 1, 2023

King Island Tasmania Gets A 200KW Wave Powered Clean Energy Generator.

Sustainability·Technology·World

King Island is a remote island community and it’s not connected to a mainland electricity supply. Electricity on the island was generated entirely from

Okinawa Researchers Discover an Enigmatic New Species In Ryukyu Islands

Asia·News·Wildlife

The newly discovered weevil species, formally known as Acicnemis ryukyuana or the “Ryukyu dead-tree weevil,” was found in the subtropical forests of Ishigaki Island

Business·Energy·News·Travel

Bali Blackout Affects 940,000 Customers as Island Records 25.4% Tourism Growth in Q1 2025

When Bali lost power at 4 p.m. on May 2, 2025, approximately 940,000 customers experienced an outage as reported by ANTARA News. The blackout occurred when a fault on a 150 kV

Sunita Somvanshi

May 6, 2025

Representative Image: A Miniature Dachshund on a sandy beach. Photo Source: Grouse Beater (X.com)

Australia·News

Miniature Dachshund Valerie Survives 500 Days Lost on Kangaroo Island

In a remarkable tale of survival, Valerie, a miniature dachshund weighing less than 4kg, has been spotted alive on Kangaroo Island in South Australia—nearly 500 days after she went missing. The tiny

Govind Tekale

April 1, 2025

Satellites Spot a Ghost Island 18 Nov 2022 - 25 Dec 2024 Photo Source: Earth observatory Nasa

Nature·World

NASA Captures Caspian Sea’s 400-Meter ‘Ghost Island’ Phenomenon

A temporary island emerged and vanished in the Caspian Sea between 2023 and 2024, documented by NASA’s Landsat satellites. The formation occurred 25 kilometers off Azerbaijan’s coast following an eruption of the

Rahul Somvanshi

January 15, 2025

Representative Image. Bison bonasus bonasus

Conservation·USA·Wildlife

Catalina Island’s Bison Herd Declines from 600 to 80: A Century-Old Experiment Nears End

A hundred years ago, Hollywood brought bison to Catalina Island for a movie. Today, these massive wild animals are slowly disappearing from the California tourist destination, marking the end of an unexpected

Rahul Somvanshi

January 3, 2025

Representative Image. Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius. Photo Source: Arne Müseler (CC BY-SA 3.0)

World

Mauritius Challenges UK Over Chagos Islands Deal and Diego Garcia Base Lease

The UK-Mauritius negotiations over the Chagos Islands continue as Mauritius’s new Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam seeks revisions to the October agreement. This development adds another chapter to the ongoing discussions over the

Govind Tekale

December 22, 2024

For the first time in 100+ years, Endangered Polynesian storm-petrels have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia! Photo Source: @pacificrimeconservation (Instagram)

Conservation·Wildlife

Polynesian Storm-Petrels Return to Kamaka Island After 100+ Years of Extinction

Polynesian storm petrels (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) have returned to Kamaka Island in French Polynesia, marking their first appearance in over 100+ years. This rare seabird species, with only 250-1,000 individuals remaining worldwide, was

Karmactive Staff

December 18, 2024

World

UK Agrees to Transfer Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius After Decades-Long Dispute

In a landmark agreement, the United Kingdom has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending years of bitter dispute over Britain’s last African colony. This deal, pending

Govind Tekale

October 4, 2024

A lightning caused fire is currently burning in the Peacocks Pocket impoundment. The fire is estimated to be 150-200 acres. Photo Credit:Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Disaster·Nature·USA

2,500 Acres Engulfed: Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge Wildfire Sparks Concerns

The roads reopened on Monday after a fast-moving forest fire ravaged the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge over the weekend. Authorities believe lightning sparked the fire, which quickly grew from a few

Govind Tekale

May 29, 2024

Nature·Travel·USA

Discovering the Hidden Gems of Hawaii Beyond the Beaches

Hawaii has always been a popular travel destination due to its tropical island experience, year long favorable weather, and an endless plethora of attractions such as golden-sand beaches, amazing coastlines, active volcanoes,

Govind Tekale

March 3, 2023

Uncover the Secrets of a Isolated Paradise : Dry Tortugas National Park

Travel·USA

Undercover the Secrets of a Isolated Paradise: Dry Tortugas National Park

Located in the Florida Keys, Dry Tortugas National Park is a remote national park. It is popular for its tropical sceneries, including its mind-boggling blue waters, vibrant coral reefs, sandy shoals, and

Karmactive Team

March 3, 2023