Twist in turtle’s tale

Falling catch fuels turtle-fisher conflict in Lakshadweep atolls

In hot waters

Warming may push important marine bacteria to extinction

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Where does plastic pollution go when it enters the ocean?

It’s estimated that one in three fish eaten by humans contains microplasts

COVID-19: Traditional fisherfolk left in the lurch

They are not included in PM-Kisan and hence are not eligible for benefits similar to farmers

Kakinada fishers grapple with pollution, climate change and unemployment

Marine plastic pollution is reducing fish catch even as regular jobs have reduced, even for the educated

How global warming will impact oceans in the future

India's marine meadows

Tape seagrass, which has the longest leaves among its kind found in Indian waters, is a major carbon sink. A recent study has some useful …

DNA test suggests mussel pest on Cochin coast to be invasive foreigner

Marine biologists at the Cochin University of Science and Technology have found that a heavily fouling mussel growing in the backwaters of Cochin …

In 2 years, 1 lakh endangered horseshoe crabs saved in Odisha

Scientists are resorting to artificial breeding and larval rearing to increase their population

Five African countries among top 20 highest contributors to plastic marine debris in the world

Plastic debris in oceans is a potential threat to Africa's food security, economic development, marine ecosystems and establishment of a vibrant …

Kabul river’s famous Sher Mahi fish in peril

Between the impact of climate change, pollution, and overfishing, the Sher Mahi is dwindling away

In the fishing industry, gear recycling is finally catching on

Old fishing nets clutter harbors and kill sea life. But entrepreneurs are changing that

Climate change may destroy sources of income for rural Africa: Report

62 per cent of rural Africa depends on natural resources for its livelihood

Saving oceans: shipping industry to go green

All businesses affect the oceans. Some like marine tourism have a direct effect on the health of oceans

The Earth's biodiversity could be much greater than we thought

A widely touted study proposes a total of 8.7 million species, but they could be 10 times more

Hundreds of whales die in third largest mass stranding incident in New Zealand

Golden Bay is conducive to stranding because its shallow muddy waters confuse whales’ sonar, making it difficult for them to swim out once …

Species speed up adaptation to beat effects of warmer oceans

Species threatened by climate change may find ways to adapt far quicker than through changes in DNA

New atlas shows how oceans benefit people, economy

Oceans are an important resource as they cover 70 per cent of the Earth and support and sustain life on our planet

Climate change, tourism and the Great Barrier Reef: what we know

Adding complexity to the issue, there is debate locally as to how widespread the coral bleaching reported by scientists really is  

Ocean economy set to double in size by 2030

With more sustainable development, the economy can touch over US $ 3.2 trillion by 2030, according to an OECD report

Dolphins in doldruns

Hyperactivity In Hypersea

A new theory on how life moved from sea to land

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