At least 800 Olive Ridleys dead in Odisha since January
Illegal fishing near Gahirmatha marine sanctuary; turtles get caught in fishing nets, plastic and polythene
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 …
Do phrases like ‘global boiling’ help or hinder climate action?
Climate change, global warming, global heating, the climate crisis, global boiling — whatever the phrase, it is now undeniable that it’…
UN body can face litigation if seabed mining is approved before developing regulations: Paper
Council of the International Seabed Authority needs to discuss appropriate means for equitable sharing of benefits, among other things
Tropical seagrass meadows are sand factories that could protect coral reef islands from sea-level rise
These meadows provide a refuge for young fish, food for grazing sea turtles and manatees, and help to slow climate change by absorbing …
Is Migaloo … dead? As climate change transforms the ocean, the iconic white humpback has been missing for 2 years
Migaloo’s presence — or lack thereof — highlights the variations in whale migration
As told to Parliament (March 24, 2022): Tropical Indian Ocean warmed by 1°C from 1951-2015
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Plastic endgame: Did UNEA 5.2 start a new era
The world’s adoption of the resolution to end plastic pollution by 2024 is only the first step in a long battle
Blue foods have potential to become more sustainable: Research
Most aquaculture systems have not achieved the levels of efficiency seen in terrestrial food production systems
Going vegan: Where ‘Seaspiracy’ gets it wrong about global fisheries
Adopting veganism doesn’t reduce plastic within the ocean nor will it end climate change or the dominance of the fossil fuel industry
North Atlantic marine heatwave ‘beyond extreme’
Higher sea surface temperatures also deplete the oxygen that aquatic animals need to survive
UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism
Green Fins Hub will help diving and snorkelling operators worldwide to make simple, cost-efficient changes to their daily practices by utilising …
Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Heatwaves sweep the oceans
Marine heatwaves hit the western Indian Ocean and the northern Bay of Bengal the most; will be a permanent feature by end of the century
Protection assistant shot at by poachers in Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve, injured
Sunaram Singh consequently suffered two bullet injuries to his right leg as he and other guards tried to nab armed poachers
India’s turtle researchers oppose development plans for Little Andaman, Great Nicobar islands
The islands have global significance for global Leatherback turtle conservation and are also home to indigenous peoples like the Onge and the Shompen
Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study
India can use aquatic foods to address B12 and omega-3 deficiencies
Why are fish not considered wildlife in India, ask piscean experts
Fish species, especially those found in Indian freshwaters, will become extinct if legal protection is not provided, experts say
DTE Impact: New software to keep fishing vessels away from Gahiramatha
The Orissa High Court had ordered the installation of the software to track vessel movements after taking cognizance of a DTE story about Olive …
New species of snake eel found in Bay of Bengal by researchers
The species, proposed to be named as Indian fringe-lip eel was found in the waters of Paradip and Petuaghat harbours
Transponders to be installed in sea vessels across India's coastal areas to protect marine life
The project will be implemented on a 60:40 cost-sharing basis between Centre & state
Extreme heatwaves can strike regions that were ‘lucky’ to escape record temperatures so far: Study
Interventions such as establishing cooling centres or reducing work hours for outdoor workers can help
Unquiet soundscapes: Shipping noise impacts rivers, marine ecosystem
Noise makes it hard for the dolphins to communicate and use echolocation to navigate in shallow water, increasing the risk of getting stranded
IN PHOTOS: Bird flu spreads to mammalian species
Seals, sea lions, foxes, otters, raccoons, grizzly bears, minks, porpoises have been infected, as scientists sound alarm about a new pandemic
Study unravels how ocean warming impacts early development of Giant Kelp, can aid conservation
At higher temperatures, spore release increased but other reproductive processes were hindered
Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report
A Global Biological Framework Fund (GBFF) will be launched in the upcoming 7th Global Environment Facility Assembly from August 22-26, 2023