DTE Impact: Goa to regulate boat tours affecting corals, dolphins
Unregulated tourism activities have led to degradation of Goa's coral reef and harmed the humpback dolphin
Maldives beaches have the most microplastics: Study
Microplastic concentration was found to be high in waters around Naifaru, the most populous island of Maldives
Tenth whale carcass found in Odisha in a year
Carcass of a 25-feet-long Sei whale washed ashore on March 13, 2019, taking the total to 10
Concerted actions vital to accelerate shift towards ‘plastic-free’ living
Crux of this problem lies in a lack of public awareness regarding the detrimental impact of plastic waste and a corresponding deficiency in …
Microplastic pollution could push whale, shark towards extinction: study
These species are getting exposed to toxic chemicals through breakdown of microplastics in their digestive system
Chennai oil spill: planning, assessment and action inadequate
The extent of ecological and economic damange is yet to be known and coordination between the maritime board, the state disaster response …
World ocean assessment warns of excessive pressures on ocean resources
The report has compiled environmental impacts of all human activities on oceans and warned that a failure to act quickly would pose the greatest …
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
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé worst plastic polluters in global cleanups, brand audits
Coca-Cola was the top polluter with Coke-branded plastic pollution found in 40 of the 42 countries assessed in a global audit conducted by …
Marine invasive alien species threaten islands in Asia-Pacific
The species, which is little understood but is a serious threat to biodiversity, will make for a key topic of discussion at the IPBES meet
Microplastic in Atlantic: Great garbage patch
Microplastics are all so pervasive that our bodies have turned into a great garbage patch
Cruise tourism in India: Sailing into troubled waters
The shipping industry contributes around 3.01 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions annually; a single ship emits particulate matter equivalent to …
Centre proposes amendments to Shipbreaking Code 2013 for safe recycling
Toxic ships entering Indian waters expose vulnerabilities in country’s maritime and environmental security
One drop of sunscreen can damage a fragile coral reef system, says report
A chemical found in these creams and lotions not only kills the corals but also causes DNA damage in both adults and larvae
Why we must conserve the world’s seagrasses
Protection and restoration of seagrasses can play a significant role in mitigating climate change
Nordic nations call for a global treaty to reduce marine plastic pollution
This move may also help the world achieve a Sustainable Development Goal, the deadline of which is just six years away
Global Kelp forests declining at 1.8% annually; indigenous knowledge can help, say experts
Kelps are increasingly threatened by climate change, eutrophication and shoreline development, among other human-induced stressors
Climate-smart marine protected areas can shield biota from global warming: Experts
Most current MPAs are located in coastal areas, while only 1.2 per cent of the high seas are protected
The US' mixed record in green causes
A globalising world requires multilateralism to attain shared goals -- particularly the preservation of ecological security. While this can …
Spill repeats itself
With the 1989 Exxon leak still trickling oil, the Gulf of Mexico puts scientists in the worst fix
Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry
If unchecked, deep sea mining could impact fish stocks and Pacific Island communities along with it.
Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
Around 23-37 million tonnes of waste could end up in the ocean a year by 2040, up from 9-14 million tonnes a year in 2016
Draft global guidelines to reduce plastic fishing gear in oceans agreed upon
A set of draft Voluntary Guidelines on marking fishing gear have been adopted by countries to monitor the use of fishing gear, which is …
Seychelles is becoming overwhelmed by marine plastic — We now know where it comes from
Plastic debris is strewn across Aldabra’s coastlines, threatening nearby marine ecosystems
Plastic waste woes: A primer on India’s marine litter problem
Only 60 per cent of the total collected plastic waste is recycled, while the fate of the remaining 40 per cent is not accounted