Study predicts 4 outcomes for aquaculture industry amid COVID-19 impact

The relatively young industry suffers curb in exports, layoffs, reduced demand and production because of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) …

Seaweed: The next big thing in Indian agriculture set to come from the Eastern Coast

The Indian government has come up with a package of Rs 640 crore to promote seaweed cultivation of up to 1.12 million tonnes by 2025; can it succeed?

Beluga whale spotted in September, still in the Thames

The marine mammal is spending its time in Gravesend, near the river mouth  

Indian-American’s start-up could revolutionise the fight against marine litter

Based in Los Angeles, ‘Moral Fiber’ has developed a three-step chemical process that can extract polyester from mixed blend materials …

Thousands of ocean fishing boats could be using forced labour. We used AI, satellite data to find them

Up to 100,000 individuals may have been victims of forced labour between 2012 and 2018 on fishing ships

Why climate change is making it harder to monitor marine pollution

Warming of oceans means that the plants and organisms used as warning systems for pollution are being rendered ineffective

Even temporary global warming above 2°C will affect life in the oceans for centuries

Changes in water temperatures found across all climate overshoot models, along with low oxygen levels decreasing viable ocean habitats

Protect migratory marine species from fish aggregating devices, pollution: COP14 shares guidelines

Draft decisions acknowledge concerns regarding impact on marine, aquatic life due to human disturbances  

20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive — what does this mean in a warming world?

Exactly why 20°C is pivotal & energy-efficient for cellular processes may be due to the molecular properties of water associated with cells

Marine heatwaves in Arctic shows worrying trend since 2007, marginal seas more vulnerable: Study

Since 2007, 11 marine heatwaves have occurred in the Arctic Ocean

The world’s spectacular animal migrations are dwindling. Fishing, fences and development are fast-tracking extinctions

Human exploitation of migratory species is the main reason why these species are in decline

Union Budget 2024-25: New initiative to boost Blue Economy 2.0 announced

While the initiative promises positive impacts on the 14 million people along India’s coastline, apprehensions loom regarding potential …

Countries hope to bring BBNJ or High Seas treaty into force by 2025; only 2 have ratified it so far

India is yet to sign the treaty. However, it called on efforts for entry into force and implementation of the treaty at the G20 New Delhi Leaders&…

Indian blue economy is thriving but country needs to be careful about marine litter

Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear is a serious threat worldwide

The predator

Loss, decay and bleaching: Why sponges may be the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for impacts of marine heatwaves

Marine sponges were earlier thought to be more resilient to ocean warming

India to develop policy to deal with stranded marine species

Union government developing a policy to conserve the marine turtle population

Marine litter menace: Short-term solutions not enough; need robust policy

Effective enforcement of rules and penalty against defaulters is required 

Sonorous submarine: Tech used to study fish in Goa can help understand how sea life responds to climate change

Certain fish communities are loud during the day, while others are more vocal at night

DTE impact: Orissa High Court forms panel to study Olive Ridley conservation after 800 die

The 3-member panel to report by March 10 after consulting stakeholders

‘India supports marine protected areas in Antarctica to conserve ocean life’: Jitendra Singh to DTE 

New designated regions be counted in 30X30 goal  

New fish species discovered in Bengal’s Digha harbour

It is the fourth species of Pterygotrigla genus reported in India so far

NASA highlights loss of mangrove cover on Katchal island in the Nicobars

More than 90% of mangrove cover on the island was lost due to the Indian Ocean Tsunami

Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Read DTE’s in-depth coverage

DTE Call For Action: How to combat the threat of marine litter

We can protect the marine ecosystem if we know the extent and sources of marine litter