Cruise tourism in India: Sailing into troubled waters
The shipping industry contributes around 3.01 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions annually; a single ship emits particulate matter equivalent to …
Marine protected areas are underfunded. Experts discuss ways to address the funding gap
A well-managed and sufficiently funded MPA can restore good health to vulnerable ecosystems, help achieve global biodiversity conservation goals
Climate-smart marine protected areas can shield biota from global warming: Experts
Most current MPAs are located in coastal areas, while only 1.2 per cent of the high seas are protected
Why we must conserve the world’s seagrasses
Protection and restoration of seagrasses can play a significant role in mitigating climate change
Robben Island joins list of 20 new protected marine sites in South Africa
Marine protected area management has to take a more human-centred approach and the benefits of protected areas have to be shared more equitably
Efforts to conserve marine mammals threaten poorer communities. A study examines how
Conflict between seal, sea lion populations and fishing communities has been on the rise in west coast of South America; fishers say …
Thick ones, pointy ones – how albatross beaks evolved to match their prey
Beak size, shape varied between albatross species, making it a useful tool for identifying species that otherwise look similar
Ghana’s fishing industry has a ‘golden seaweed’ problem — how citizen science can help
Pelagic sargassum off Ghana’s coast is affecting communities’ ability to fish and use their beaches
Climate impact: Study finds juvenile black rockfish fared better than expected in unusually high ocean temperatures
Fish growth and development were positively related to temperature, but survival to settlement was not directly related to ocean conditions
Plastic waste woes: A primer on India’s marine litter problem
Only 60 per cent of the total collected plastic waste is recycled, while the fate of the remaining 40 per cent is not accounted
This marine bacterium could become a major threat to coastal populations in the future
Vibrio vulnificus will proliferate due to the ideal conditions resulting from warmer oceans and high rainfall
Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Mass extinction haunts oceans
Scientists warn an imminent mass annihilation of marine species similar to one 250 million years ago that wiped out most lives in oceans
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
Olive Ridley hatchlings run the gauntlet at Gahirmatha Sanctuary
Millions of newborn turtles started their journey from nests to the sea April 25, 2021 at the marine sanctuary in Odisha
What does the marine heatwave in Pacific mean for environment?
It could cause droughts in the surrounding region, affect marine ecosystem and coral reefs
Why unbridled aquaculture in East Godavari district needs to be monitored
Impacts of aquaculture need to be assessed from a more comprehensive value-chain perspective instead of a narrow production focus
Under the moonlight: A little light and shade helps larval fish to grow at night
Their growth appears to be maximised when the first half of the night is dark and the second half of the night is bright
Microplastics again: Report flags threat to marine environment along Kanyakumari coast
Pollutants dog remote beaches, marine ports apart from touristy destinations: Bharatidasan University study
Offshore windfarms could offer new habitats for lobsters – new research
Increasing scour rocks might help to increase ecological value and maximise fishing opportunities within these sites
X-Press Pearl disaster: Colombo’s coral reefs, marine wildlife in danger
The X-press Pearl disaster has already caused damage to Sri Lanka’s pristine beaches with millions of plastic pellets and debris. Now, …
Here are some ways to arrest cigarette butt pollution
Initiatives like product redesign, extended producer responsibility, fines, penalties and promoting non-profits for awareness programmes and …
Atlantic Ocean contains 10 times more microplastics than previously thought: Study
The ocean contains 12-21 million tonnes of microplastics; figure only for three of the most common types of plastic litter
Concerted actions vital to accelerate shift towards ‘plastic-free’ living
Crux of this problem lies in a lack of public awareness regarding the detrimental impact of plastic waste and a corresponding deficiency in …
Maldives beaches have the most microplastics: Study
Microplastic concentration was found to be high in waters around Naifaru, the most populous island of Maldives
Intense, widespread marine heatwaves happening now may extend to February 2024: WMO agency
Global monthly-mean ocean temperatures are currently at an all-time high; 27% global ocean saw a marine heatwave as of August 15, 2023