Going down south

Continental melting

Supercomputers map global ocean currents

Scientists have created the most realistic model of ocean currents yet and taken another step towards understanding global climate

Green gold

Grown only in a few developed nations till now, the nutrient-rich spirulina algae comes to India

Befitting slow pace

A slowed down ocean circulation has led to Pacific Ocean releasing less amount of carbon dioxide

UN Ocean Conference: 198 countries adopt Lisbon Declaration

Members envisioned preventing and reducing marine pollution, capacity building in developing countries

Plutonium ahoy

Welcome change

'Big' mystery solved

Choked up

Global warming is threatening marine organisms by depleting oceans' oxygen

Rising temperatures in Indian Ocean can boost Atlantic’s ocean currents: Study

Weakening of Atlantic meridional overturning circulation can have dramatic consequences for Europe and other parts of the Atlantic rim

Treasure down under

The discovery of mineral deposits on the sea bed off the Andamans could signal a treasure hunt for precious metals

Understanding oceans: Why UNESCO wants to map 80% of the world‘s seabed

A total funding of $5 billion (over Rs 37,600 crore) will be required for the project.

Pengiun clues

Down but not under

Net loss

Process to regularise marine assessments delayed

Oceans are fast losing oxygen, putting marine habitat at greater risk

Decreasing oxygen level increases stress on marine life even as it faces the impact of rising temperatures and ocean acidification

Subduing the bulldozer

For centuries, the Dutch have been trying to keep their heads over water by barricading out the sea and the rivers. But there comes a point when …

Neptune factor

Scientists discover "chimneys" on the sea floor, hope to get an insight into how the ecosystem works

UNESCO publishes first status report on ocean sciences around the world

The objective is to identify strengths and weaknesses of this science, which has a direct impact both on global economy and environment

Sea of chemicals

Call of the ocean

Risky venture

New wave

La Nia flees

Indian monsoon may lose out