Seafloor spreading that creates crust slowed 35%, growing mountains may be driving it: Study

Seafloor spreading at around 140 millimetres per year at present

En route to climate catastrophe? 4 major indicators broke records in 2021, says WMO

Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea-level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification were the highest since record keeping began

Sea levels along Indian coast rising at faster rate than global average: WMO report

Such a sea-level rise could have major consequences for the millions of people living along the Indian coastline

By laminating our oceans, we are choking life

This World Environment Day we need to pledge towards curbing our plastic use 

Extreme weather events in India may be transporting more plastic litter into oceans, warn experts

Understanding source, distribution of plastics can help target priority areas to implement mitigation policies

Warmer waters can drive higher predation rates: Study

These changes could disrupt balances that have existed for thousands of years

East Africa drought: ‘Climate change is making La Niña impact severe’

Climate change is pushing countries like Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia into a famine as they face their fifth consecutive deficit rainy seasons

Climate frontline: Barents Sea around Svalbard, Franz Josef Land warming 7 times faster than globe, says study

The exceptional warming of the Arctic could lead to more extreme weather in North America, Europe and Asia, the Norwegian study said

UN ocean conference: 'Blue Deal' to enable sustainable use of ocean resources for economic development

Post-COVID-19 economy should prioritise sustainability, resilience in ocean-based value chains.

Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Heatwaves sweep the oceans

Marine heatwaves hit the western Indian Ocean and the northern Bay of Bengal the most; will be a permanent feature by end of the century  

UN Ocean Conference: Experts call for ending policy blindspot to avert ‘ocean emergency’

Developing countries seek more funds; island nations team up against deep-sea mining  

UN Ocean Conference: 198 countries adopt Lisbon Declaration

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