Sun-block lotions threaten corals

Bead's eye view

Glass beads reveal ancient Indian Ocean trade networks

Countdown to monsoon arrival starts

Will the southwest monsoon arrive on time over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? 

Air pollution affects rainfall in Indian Ocean region

Pollution has reduced rainfall in south Asia

In the shadow of El Niño fear: an already weak monsoon may suffer another jolt

There is a probability of El Niño developing between July and September, which are the peak monsoon months in India

‘Predictions wrong, but give indications’

India Meteorological Department is often accused of making incorrect predictions. The Ministry of Earth Sciences regularly gets funds to …

An ocean of wealth

The first census of marine species

Indian scientists return with rare plant samples from Arctic

अधिक विनाशकारी हो सकते हैं उष्णकटिबंधीय चक्रवात: अध्ययन

नए अध्ययन बताता है कि हिंद और प्रशांत महासागरों में श्रेणी 3 या उससे अधिक के विनाशकारी उष्ण कटिबंधीय चक्रवातों में तेजी आएगी

World Coconut Day: A wonder fruit that has nurtured humanity

Coconut flesh, water, oil and milk are widely consumed across the tropical coasts of the world

Ancient algae play a role in building a healthy marine ecosystem: Study

Climate change is a major reason for the development, according to study

Twist in turtle’s tale

Falling catch fuels turtle-fisher conflict in Lakshadweep atolls

Oil spill could devastate Mauritius’ coral reefs, say experts

They also call for more coverage of oil spills in India

Haiyan to Lehar: how storms around the world are named

Phailin, Helen, Haiyan, Lehar and the rest get their names from a list specific to their region

Yes, black Africans did construct architectural marvels

The persistent racial stereotype of blacks not having intelligence has often had tragic consequences. It is time to end it

UN-backed summit pledges to save oceans, promote 'blue growth', food security

Improved governance, eliminitaion of harmful subsidies on fishing, sharing of knowledge and solutions through information technology are a few …

Fierce and frequent: What causes rapid intensification of cyclones?

Lack of understanding of transition from a seedling, like a low-pressure system to a tropical storm or cyclone, limits extending …

How humans invite storm

Tornado and storm frequencies linked to human activities

Survival at stake

Will corals that have survived Nature's occasional acts of destruction through the centuries survive 50 years of human pressure?

In warm waters

Global warming is responsible for coral bleaching, say experts. And if climate change goes unchecked death of corals could mean the death knell …

On the trail of tsunami

Since the 2004 tsunami, scientists have moved closer to understanding and predicting its trigger, the tectonic earthquake. Are governments …

Mining at deep sea

Countries are delving deeper into the ocean to explore its mineral wealth. The deposits on the ocean floor are enormous and the ecology of this …

Neptune's sorrows

Corals are to the oceans what tropical rainforests are to land. Known as Neptune's goblets, they are a vital link in the marine ecosystem and, in …

Seychelles gets ambitious with its waste

Government unveils master sanitation plan to protect environment

Catching the infant terrible