In hot waters

Warming may push important marine bacteria to extinction

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Delta blues

By laminating our oceans, we are choking life

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

How global warming will impact oceans in the future

In the fishing industry, gear recycling is finally catching on

Old fishing nets clutter harbors and kill sea life. But entrepreneurs are changing that

Deep sea mining: A new way forward or looming disaster?

Supporters say deep sea mining is needed to meet the global demand for green technologies; scientists fear a possible gold rush for precious …

World Water Day: Water management, dead rivers seminal issues in India’s groundwater debate

We can revive India’s groundwater if we make dead rivers come alive and manage and conserve water

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 …

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

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

50 kg plastic for every metre of coast by 2040 without drastic action: Report

Coordinated global action is needed to avoid a plastic pile up

CO2 tweaks nitrogen cycle

Can affect marine food web

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Science & Technology - Briefs

Oceans Commission proposes eight ways to reverse degradation of high seas

Report calls for urgent global action to save oceans from pollution and acidification

Sea of change

Global warming poses threat to CO2-absorbing planktons

Warmer subsurface waters in Bay of Bengal likely fuelled Amphan super cyclone: Study

This shows a link between marine heatwaves and cyclones, say experts

Book Excerpt: India ignored its aqua ‘geography of histories’, favouring the terra

For a great many people even today, the sea is a very distant object

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 …

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, …