‘OECMs are a win-win for conservation and community’
Down To Earth talks to conservationist Vinod Mathur to learn more about India’s roadmap to conserve its marine regions
The Antarctic ice sheet is melting. And this is bad news for humanity
If left unchecked, the complete melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet would cause a global sea level increase of 3.3 metres in the …
Commercial deep sea mining will increase risk to blue whales, dolphins: Study
Sounds produced from mining operations can overlap with frequencies at which marine mammals communicate; can cause auditory masking and behaviour …
Earth just had its 5th-warmest September on record
Likelihood of 2022 being one of the ten warmest years on record is greater than 99 per cent
Giant: Meet a bacterium that is visible to the naked eye
20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive — what does this mean in a warming world?
Exactly why 20°C is pivotal & energy-efficient for cellular processes may be due to the molecular properties of water associated with cells
New edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables
The material was tested on potato, tomato, green chili, strawberry, Khasi Mandarin, apple, pineapple and kiwifruit and was found to keep these …
Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Earth’s waters in a state of flux
In the past three decades, the top 2,000 metres of the oceans have warmed up due to global warming
Climate change to increase sea level in Lakshadweep, affect airport, residential areas: Study
Lakshadweep Islands are one of the least polluting marine ecosystems and yet have to bear the harsh brunt of climate change
Climate risk index shows threats to 90% of the world’s marine species
Urgent need to understand how climate change affects marine life to develop adaptation approaches
French president Emmanuel Macron wins re-election: A victory with deep challenges
Macron finished 4.5 points and 1.6 million votes ahead of Le Pen
Where does plastic pollution go when it enters the ocean?
It’s estimated that one in three fish eaten by humans contains microplasts
Seaweed: The next big thing in Indian agriculture set to come from the Eastern Coast
The Indian government has come up with a package of Rs 640 crore to promote seaweed cultivation of up to 1.12 million tonnes by 2025; can it succeed?
Cape Town’s caracals have metal pollutants in their blood — an environmental red flag
Cape Town’s freshwater and marine systems, where caracals hunt, are likely more polluted than expected
Timeless plastic: Museum displays vintage beached waste
Archeoplastica is a museum of ancient plastic items, now displaying some of the items in a virtual mode. As the world negotiates a new …
Science and Engineering Research Board awards national post-doctoral fellowships to 301 researchers
These fellowships supports young budding researchers to establish themselves as independent scientists
The heroic effort to save Florida’s coral reef from devastating ocean heat
As water temperatures spiked in Florida Keys, scientists, coral reef restoration groups and government agencies launched an emergency response to …
To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species’ most important locations
Sharks and their relatives need human help to survive and maintain their important biological roles in the ocean
Shark & ray meat consumption no longer restricted to India’s tribal & coastal peoples: Paper
Tourists and middle- & upper-class domestic consumers emerging consumption classes for elasmobranch meat
Penguin paradise and geological freak: Why Macquarie Island deserves a bigger marine park
The island is a subantarctic environment crucial for seabirds marine mammals
Warmer subsurface waters in Bay of Bengal likely fuelled Amphan super cyclone: Study
This shows a link between marine heatwaves and cyclones, say experts
Extinction threat: Vaquita porpoise global population down to only 10
The species saw a 98% decline in population in 2 decades
Marine heatwaves during winter could have dire impacts on New Zealand fisheries and herald more summer storms
These marine heatwaves can have devastating impacts on ocean ecosystems.
Scientists revive approximately 50,000-year-old ‘zombie virus’ from frozen lake in Russia
When permafrost melts, bacteria, viruses and radioactive materials, trapped in its frigid layers for thousands of years may also be released
Govt finalising a national policy on the blue economy: Jitendra Singh
The policy envisages the optimal utilisation of all sectors of the maritime domain for sustainable development of coastal areas