The Japanese archipelago now has double the islands from 1987; here is why

Digitalisation, inclusion of lake and riverine islands and the 2011 Tohoku quake, all could be reasons

Record signing of Paris Agreement a welcome step but tough work ahead

The swift ratification of the Paris Agreement is essential for serious, concerted global climate efforts

Immortal, yet going extinct

Despite the ability to regenerate its heart and brain, axolotl, an amphibian found only in Mexico, is close to extinction

First cases of avian flu found in Antarctic region

Researchers identify species and areas most vulnerable to spread of infection

Mocha: Andaman & Nicobar may see heavy rain, strong winds; Andhra Pradesh, Odisha gear up

Cyclonic circulation likely to form over Bay of Bengal May 6: IMD

Nicobar megapode in serious trouble, faces extinction

Bird species found only in Nicobar Islands take a plunge

Butterflies brought by tsunami threaten Andaman's ecology

Fishing and coral reef degradation threaten parrotfish in Andaman

New study says presence of a protected area, live coral and algal cover, significantly influences distribution and abundance of the specie

Pacific Islanders have long drawn wisdom from the Earth, the sky and the waves. Research shows the science is behind them

Much of traditional knowledge in the Pacific for coping with climate change is scientifically plausible

As told to Parliament (September 17, 2020): Andaman and Nicobar tribes being watched closely for COVID-19

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Water beneath our homes

Cyclone Amphan: How brick homes, Aila embankments saved the day at Sundarbans village

The embankments made in the aftermath of Cylone Aila of 2009 stood firm against the disaster, claimed officials

Obama pledges to create largest marine reserve in Pacific Ocean

Move meant to check illegal fishing and invasive and damaging energy explorations in the region; committee to address environmental concerns will …

Police harass journalist for exposing sexual abuse of Jarawa women

Editor of Andaman Chronicle, Denis Giles, served notices in unrelated cases

Cruising reptiles

Amphan aftermath: Sundarbans villagers try to pick up pieces

Theft at relief centres, lack of toilets add to villagers’ woes five days after cyclone Amphan struck Bengal

MoEF says no to radar installation in Narcondam hornbill habitat

The island in Andaman Nicobar is the only abode for the highly endangered bird

Agent B483

Bacteria in mangrove forests can eliminate mosquitoes

Home, at last

Troubled island

Unchecked pollution in Eloor has lead to high disease incidences

Street-smart settlers

Scientists report on the role played by two processes, rapid evolution and the founder effect, in shaping the existence of lifeforms migrating to …

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Brahmaputra rail bridge project suffers delays

Andaman & Nicobar wants to take a reverse gear on oil palm

Sixteen years after the Supreme Court banned monoculture plantations in the islands' fragile ecosystem, the administration wants it revoked

Marine pollution, coastal development: Coral reefs need to be saved

Coral reefs face mounting threats: 10% of them have degraded across the globe, another 30% may disappear within next 20 years