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Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study

India can use aquatic foods to address B12 and omega-3 deficiencies

Why are fish not considered wildlife in India, ask piscean experts

Fish species, especially those found in Indian freshwaters, will become extinct if legal protection is not provided, experts say

DTE Impact: New software to keep fishing vessels away from Gahiramatha

The Orissa High Court had ordered the installation of the software to track vessel movements after taking cognizance of a DTE story about Olive …

New species of snake eel found in Bay of Bengal by researchers

The species, proposed to be named as Indian fringe-lip eel was found in the waters of Paradip and Petuaghat harbours

Microplastic in Atlantic: Great garbage patch

Microplastics are all so pervasive that our bodies have turned into a great garbage patch

Why we need a coastal zone protection act

If regulations listed in the CRZ Notification are implemented properly, coastal zones and fragile ecosystems can be safeguarded

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 …

Turtle turnaround

An initiative driven by fishing communities in Odisha has not only given the endangered Olive Ridley turtles a new lease of life, but has also …

"Polluters are today's environmentalists"

Crusader for the rights of over eight million Indian fisherfolk, Thomas Kochery , 57, made news headlines when he rejected the US $150,000 …

Caught in the net

The recent ban on shark hunting is only a partial victory for the conservationists. To make it a success, better networking between the coastal …

Divide and dump waste

Science & Technology - Briefs

Arctic rush driven by desire to control hydrocarbon deposits, shipping routes

Science & Technology - Briefs

Simply Put: Dissolved Oxygen in Ganga

Greening of Gorbachov

Creating panic

Losing signals

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In court

Illegal fishing continues to claim Olive ridleys

Countries hope to bring BBNJ or High Seas treaty into force by 2025; only 2 have ratified it so far

India is yet to sign the treaty. However, it called on efforts for entry into force and implementation of the treaty at the G20 New Delhi Leaders&…

Transponders to be installed in sea vessels across India's coastal areas to protect marine life

The project will be implemented on a 60:40 cost-sharing basis between Centre & state

Extreme heatwaves can strike regions that were ‘lucky’ to escape record temperatures so far: Study

 Interventions such as establishing cooling centres or reducing work hours for outdoor workers can help