Taking stock of biodiversity

The Convention on Biological Diversity, 20 years on, is still struggling to stem the precipitous decline in biodiversity. After missing the 2010 …

Future compromised

The Earth Summit was a historical opportunity to set the world on the correct development trajectory. Negotiators from 191 countries came …

A love affair with ocean

Book Atlantic: Great sea battles, heroic discoveries, titanic storms, and a vast ocean of a million stories • Harper Collins • Rs 695

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 …

UN high seas treaty: It is a step in the right direction. But there are concerns, say experts

There are concerns that the treaty may not protect the ocean from overfishing, shipping and deep-sea mining

Trials at sea

Book>> Round about the earth • by Joyce E Chaplin • Simon & Schuster • Rs 1,850

‘The ship has reached the shore’: The planet finally has a treaty to protect life in the high seas

The high seas are areas of oceans that lies beyond countries’ national waters. These are the largest habitat on Earth and home to …

Monster waves

Book>> The wave: in pursuit of the rogues, freaks and giants of the ocean • by Susan Casey, Doubleday • US $27

The neglected sea

Book>> The ocean of life, the fate of man and sea • by Callum Roberts • Penguin • Rs 1,310

The ancient mariners

Book>> Beyond The Blue Horizon • by Brian Fagan • US $10 • Bloomsbury

Stockholm+50: Oceans on simmer

The world’s oceans will witness marine heatwaves, sea ice-free Arctic, severe cyclones

Diamonds are forever. But where do they come from? Watch

Do you know the diamond on your finger is most likely made recycled minerals by Earth below the ocean floor?  

UN meet begins over treaty to govern use of high seas

Fifth round of negotiations for international legal treaty to protect marine biodiversity beyond jurisdiction of countries

This World Oceans Day let’s talk about marine litter  

Environmental issues in the sea affect the coasts and the lands they surround & vice versa

Illuminating dark seas: Why fisheries management must be more transparent

However, effectiveness should be measured by sustainable and equitable outcomes — not the degree of transparency

'Sea Gliders can help predict where dead zones will form'

Jack Barth, College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University, spoke on how underwater Sea Gliders track dead zones

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

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 …

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 …

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

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, …

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  

Researchers identified over 5,500 new viruses in the ocean, including a missing link in viral evolution

RNA viruses can cause deadly diseases. But they also play a vital role in ecosystems because they can infect a wide array of organisms, including …