Atlantic Ocean contains 10 times more microplastics than previously thought: Study
The ocean contains 12-21 million tonnes of microplastics; figure only for three of the most common types of plastic litter
Indian researchers may improve wave forecasts
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services-led team research may help in coastal management, mitigation of adverse impacts
‘Double-dip’: La Nina has formed for second year in a row, says NOAA
A La Nina usually causes wetter conditions and also leads to formation of low-pressure areas in India
Loss, decay and bleaching: Why sponges may be the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for impacts of marine heatwaves
Marine sponges were earlier thought to be more resilient to ocean warming
North Atlantic marine heatwave ‘beyond extreme’
Higher sea surface temperatures also deplete the oxygen that aquatic animals need to survive
El Nino on its way, will likely impact monsoon: Experts
It could also cause heatwaves and droughts in India, South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, the Pacific Islands
Nigeria has a coastal litter problem: It’s time to clean up
Thousands of kilograms of litter reported as clogging up the beaches of Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone could also stymie …
Cloudbursts in Himachal, Uttarakhand evidence of climate change: Experts
At least 26 cloudbursts occurred in the Himalayan region between January and July, 2021
La Niña influence: Indian winter to be colder than normal
The phenomenon could create erratic winter conditions impacting agricultural practises during the Rabi season
Sonorous submarine: Tech used to study fish in Goa can help understand how sea life responds to climate change
Certain fish communities are loud during the day, while others are more vocal at night
Record ocean warming in 2021, coastal communities should be on alert: Study
This heating will continue until we reach net-zero carbon emissions, say experts
Intense, widespread marine heatwaves happening now may extend to February 2024: WMO agency
Global monthly-mean ocean temperatures are currently at an all-time high; 27% global ocean saw a marine heatwave as of August 15, 2023
Long live Freddy: Cyclone which travelled across Indian Ocean, has survived for 32 days courtesy climate change
Warming due to human-induced greenhouse gases is absorbed by the oceans, increasing their heat content; this helps strengthen cyclones
Coral reefs can adapt to climate change; you must give them a chance
99% coral reefs will be gone by the end of this century if coordinated efforts are not taken
India International Science Festival, 2021, launched
The theme of IISF 2021 is ‘Celebrating Creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for Prosperous India’
Bacteria in Canadian Arctic seawater can help clear up oil spills: Study
Oil spills choke marine ecosystems and pose health hazards for coastal populations who consume sea food
Climate change may have ended these 10 civilisations
Climatic changes have occurred in the past with the exception that they were not human-induced as is the case now
Tropical storms Marco, Laura head for the Gulf of Mexico, spark Fujiwhara effect scare
Simultaneous formation of two storms in western Atlantic Ocean creates Fujiwhara effect scare, that happens when 2 hurricanes combine to form a …
Iodine drives substantial ground-level ozone loss in Arctic, climate change altering natural processes: Study
Such high concentrations of Iodine was not seen in Arctic before, say scientists
El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs — that can spell disaster for fish and corals
El Niño tends to trigger intense and widespread periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves
Earth sciences ministry’s revised budget estimate reduced by 22%, multiple delays cited as reasons
Ministry cited delays in procuring high-power computing devices, constructing a National Centre for Seismology building & acquiring land to …
Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable
Disputes over fishing gear and bycatch have involved consumers, commercial fishermen, recreational anglers and environmentalists; more often than …
The Horn of Africa has had years of drought, yet groundwater supplies are increasing — why?
Locals rely on the ‘long rains’ from March-May and ‘short rains’ from October-December
NOAA predicts ‘above average’ hurricane season for US, Caribbean
There is a 60% chance of an above normal storm season in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2021, according to NOAA
Increased sea surface temperature affecting Indian monsoon: Study
Global warming hiatus contributed to the weakening of the Mascarene High in the Southern Indian Ocean, finds study