Mumbai, Kerala most affected by marine litter; microplastics pose a major threat
For the first time, the researchers have compiled 1,237 scientific studies on marine litter into a single, comprehensive database
Goa: can it strike a balance between environment and development?
Promoting eco-friendly tourism and reviving mining without harming environment are major challenges
Oceans may become too acidic for animals to smell their way around
Ocean acidifcation will significantly affect the fitness, physiology, reproduction and behaviour of everything in the sea from sharks and whales …
Global warming: Mollusc species collapsing in eastern Mediterranean, finds study
Marine organisms that cannot adapt to rising temperatures migrate to cooler water areas or die
Arabian Sea is suffocating due to toxic algae bloom, and it is going to get worse
The extent and frequency of harmful algae bloom increases, thanks to ocean warming and higher levels of water pollution due to human activities
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
It is time we protect our oceans
Oceans also drive the climate, and most importantly, they act as a buffer against climate change
Pollutants invade remotest place on earth; Mariana Trench highly contaminated
Shrimplike crustaceans in Mariana and Kermadec trenches are contaminated with 50 times more toxic chemicals than crabs that survive in heavily …
Russian body confirms N-dumping
The Soviet Union -- and now Russia -- has dumped large quantities of radioactive waste into the sea, according to the report of a commission set …
Why plastic piling in oceans post COVID-19 needs urgent attention
At least 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year globally, 40% of which is single-use plastic
Stop making plastic, green activists demand at Busan meet
Activists from Break Free From Plastic, a global movement envisioning a plastic-free future, also called on countries to stop exporting plastic waste
CSE launches coastal cities’ coalition to fight marine litter crisis
Policies to strengthen land-based waste management need better implementation, say experts
How 6 fast-growing Asian countries consume plastic packaging
New report on China, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia
How is the view inside a giant marine sinkhole
A private expedition took submarines into the Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize. Here are snapshots
Onboard the FlipFlopi: A boat made of used plastic
A traditional dhow made of trash, collected from beaches and towns in Kenya, is set for its maiden voyage from Lamu to Zanzibar in Tanzania
Chennai oil spill: half a dozen turtles die, fishermen fear losing livelihood
While a section of the sea water had blackened after the spill, nearly half a dozen turtles died near the north Chennai shoreline
Why eat plastic?
New research reveals animals and marine species consume plastic debris because it smells and looks like a delicious meal
Indonesian seaweed farmers sue Thai company over oil spill
The oil spill caused seaweed to die which resulted in huge income losses, claim the farmers
Coast Guard mops up another oil spill
The oil pipeline burst at Bombay High exposes maintenance lapses and highlights the urgent need for environment management plans to tackle such …
Fish in troubled waters
Several fish species in Kerala are threatened by overfishing and the release of effluents in the coastal waters
Microplastics again: Report flags threat to marine environment along Kanyakumari coast
Pollutants dog remote beaches, marine ports apart from touristy destinations: Bharatidasan University study
Budget 2021-22: How sustainable is push for nylon?
The Union government’s push to bring nylon production on a par with that of polyester may not have a good bearing on the environment and …
Dolphin population declines in India’s only dolphin sanctuary
Dredging, freight transport, pollution, and a lack of management plan leaves India’s only dolphin sanctuary under threat, and a drop in …
Not an ideal immersion
Instead of artificial tanks, devotees use lakes and large water bodies for immersion of idols of Lord Ganesh
Largest cruise ship to Arctic could set a wrong precedent
The month-long voyage across the Arctic can have a manifold impact on a region that’s already vulnerable to climate change