Science and Technology - Briefs
Developed countries to double biodiversity-related funds flow by 2015
Provided developing countries make robust baselines and reporting framework
Biodiesel from microalgae becomes a reality
May be available commercially in five years
Climate studies, the Indian way
At climate meet researchers present studies on subjects unique to Indian context
'Dolphin-safe' labels for tuna held illegal
World Trade Organisation says US policy restricts tuna trade
POSCO gets green signal
Environment ministry goes soft on South Korean steel giant POSCO
Tracking tropical turtles deep down to the seabed reveals their feeding habits
Submerged banks and mesophotic depths are important foraging grounds for critically endangered marine animals such as turtles and may support a …
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
Fourth global mass coral bleaching? Great Barrier Reef severely affected, corals seen dying
High ocean temperatures due to climate change, El Nino feared to trigger fourth global mass coral bleaching
Ongoing coral bleaching at Great Barrier Reef may be as bad or worse than 2016 event
Coral species considered to be resistant to bleaching also found to be affected and dying