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
Climate change is already disrupting US forests and coasts. Here’s what we’re seeing at 5 long-term research sites
A series of five papers presents more than 25 case studies, providing a unique perspective on what’s likely ahead as the planet continues …
Five African countries among top 20 highest contributors to plastic marine debris in the world
Plastic debris in oceans is a potential threat to Africa's food security, economic development, marine ecosystems and establishment of a vibrant …
Ocean economy set to double in size by 2030
With more sustainable development, the economy can touch over US $ 3.2 trillion by 2030, according to an OECD report
Athens Declaration adopted by 21 countries
Marking the 40th anniversary of Barcelona Convention, the declaration commits to reduce pressure on marine environment
Africa’s oceans are being protected to serve the interests of big foreign corporates
Oceans offer a wide range of important resources crucial to the continent’s economy and food security
UN member states agreed on the first international treaty to protect the high seas
The UN High Seas Treaty is a framework to protect the world’s oceans by bringing them under protected areas. The treaty is designed to …
How China plans to phase out single-use plastics by 2025
However, it must ensure fair practices to achieve environmentally-driven, economically viable expectations
Ocean carbon observing system inadequate and immature: Report
The Ocean Observing System Report Card, 2022 report card pointed at inequality in the operational services across the oceans like Indian Ocean, …
IPCC climate report: Profound changes are underway in Earth’s oceans and ice – a lead author explains what the warnings mean
As a result of human activities, the planet is changing at a rate unprecedented for at least thousands of years. These changes are affecting …
Another grim climate report on oceans: What will it take to address the compounding problems?
Rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions must be achieved across institutional boundaries
Caribbean countries growing at the cost of their ocean: report
The Caribbean Sea is a crucial resource for the 40 million people who inhabit the region’s small island states
It's time to speak up about noise pollution in the oceans
Noise is the "forgotten pollutant", but the good news is that unlike many other pollutants it can be switched off if we try
Making waves: the tsunami risk in Australia
Australia is surrounded by ocean, so it is not immune to the effects of tsunamis. But how significant is the risk?
Sinking cities: Two ways to fight land subsidence
Artificial recharge and deep soil mixing are two techniques showing promise in rescuing sinking cities
Big business, children join Oceans Day celebration
The presence of big business representatives at the conference is significant to ensure their participation in ocean protection
It is time we protect our oceans
Oceans also drive the climate, and most importantly, they act as a buffer against climate change
Death metal: how nickel played a role in the world's worst mass extinction
A new study unravels evidence of a link between the genesis of nickel and the onset of the Great Dying some 250 million years ago
Perfect storm: What is the Fujiwhara Effect?
The world is seeing a rise in cyclonic formations and in cases of cyclones merging to form megacyclones, courtesy warming oceans
No evidence of microplastics in emperor penguins, says study
The future of emperor penguins remains uncertain despite positive findings about its ecology
Sea cucumbers most frequently trafficked marine species in India between 2015 and 2021: Analysis
Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of marine wildlife seizures between 2015 and 2021, according to an analysis by Wildlife Conservation …
How India can face the tidal wave of marine plastic
The problem of marine plastic pollution can — and must — be tackled from various perspectives. This article discusses some …
National Geographic recognises ‘Southern Ocean’ as globe’s fifth ocean
The International Hydrographic Organization too had recognised the term in 1937 before repealing it in 1953
17,00,32,429 pieces of plastic litter Kerala’s coast: Study
Malappuram is the most littered district in Kerala, while Alappuzha is the least, the study found
Chinese ban causes re-routing of plastic waste imports to Asia
More plastic waste is now making its way to Southeast Asia even as many countries are mooting plastic bans