Harmful algal booms have huge economic impacts

A new publication by UNESCO reviews data on harmful algal bloom incidents across the world

Seabirds are eating plastic litter in our oceans—but not only where you'd expect

By 2050, 99% of the world's seabird species will be accidentally eating plastic, unless we take action to clean up the oceans

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Changes in pattern of water releases from dams can help restore aquatic diversity

A new study shows how dams can be strategically operated to restore lost ecological functions  

Nigeria’s sacred Osun River supports millions of people — but pollution is making it unsafe

The river has immense environmental value and is crucial for livelihoods of local residents 

What can a bucket of water tell us about Arctic marine life? A lot, says a new study

Scientists have proposed a new technique to monitor the impact of climate change and human activity on marine life

Kerala’s ‘pink phenomenon’ can choke water bodies and drains, warn scientists

The species, Cabomba Furcata, can lead to biodiversity loss and are a threat to ecosystem health

Madhya Pradesh’s newest Ramsar wetland covered in invasive water hyacinth, threatening biodiversity

No migratory birds visited Sankhya Sagar this winter; connecting lakes Jadhav Sagar and Madhav Sagar also covered in green layer