Sharks are thriving at the Kermadec Islands, but not the rest of New Zealand, amid global decline
It’s time New Zealand put more resources into understanding our oldest and most vulnerable fishes and the far-flung subtropical waters in …
Oceans absorb 90% of human-induced planet warming: Study
Earth’s energy is out of balance; planet to warm more if imbalance persists or increases, paper warns
Threat by monster waves to grow by 2100, coastline caution needs consideration, study suggests
Current estimates on climate change’s impacts on monster waves across 80% of the world’s oceans are unclear
Global Ocean Commission calls for 5-year deadline to save oceans from overfishing, pollution
Report warns that urgent action needed; stresses on establishing greater international cooperation
Climate change to almost triple risk of extreme Indian Ocean weather events
While the world is worried about an El Nino forming in the Pacific, a similar phenomenon may be under way in the Indian Ocean
The Atlantic is at risk of circulation collapse – it would mean even greater climate chaos across Europe
The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is a key reason why Europe’s climate has been stable for thousands of years
Climate observing system remains fragile, needs funding: Experts
Climate observations are fundamental to our understanding of the current and future environment
Is the Arabian Sea no longer pacific?
Cyclone patterns and occurrence over India’s western sea show a change and recent data suggests that the previously calm body of water has …
New sensor developed to measure sea surface temperatures
Developed by scientists at the Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology & School of Engineering at Vels University, the sensor …
Inhumanly polluted
Away from human interference, the virgin Arctic islands are, ironically, more polluted than the distant industrialised settlements. And the …
Polarising the polar
Ravaged by global warming, an ice-free Arctic is going to become the next battleground for economic hegemony
El Nino may lead to rainfall deficit, drought in 2014
Chances of the ocean warming phenomenon getting stronger are 30 per cent, suggests forecasting company
The sinking debate
The climate change negotiations have come to a halt over the issue of sinks. Neelam Singh discusses the associated complications
The cold rush
What has India got to show after 20 years on the Antarctica research bandwagon? Lack of focus
World Coconut Day: A wonder fruit that has nurtured humanity
Coconut flesh, water, oil and milk are widely consumed across the tropical coasts of the world
World's first digital map of the ocean floor released
This interactive map will help scientists study the impact of global warming on oceans
Disaster, opulence and the merciless ocean: Why the Titanic disaster continues to enthral
Titanic movies and exhibitions are popular because audiences enjoy the voyeurism of gazing at the ship’s beautiful furnishings, the …
Cyclone Mocha may not hit India; Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts likely to be impacted
Cyclonic conditions are likely to increase temperatures by 3-5°C in the Indian subcontinent
Fur seals on a remote island chain are exposed to huge amounts of toxic heavy metals — yet somehow, they’re healthy
Studying these marine animals can teach us a trick or two on surviving amid pollution
Emergency in Russian archipelago due to polar bears
The bears, which migrate seasonally from South to North in the area, have been attracted by dustbins in the human settlement, say experts
Renewable energy and the fight over Guatemalan rivers
The movement to liberate rivers by dismantling unauthorised dams along rivers that flow into the Pacific Ocean seems at once …
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
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
UN-backed summit pledges to save oceans, promote 'blue growth', food security
Improved governance, eliminitaion of harmful subsidies on fishing, sharing of knowledge and solutions through information technology are a few …
2013 brings warmest November on record
The year witnessed 37th consecutive November and 345th consecutive month with a global temperature above the 20th century average