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
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
Bleached to death
The current mass bleaching of corals across the world appears to be the most severe ever. It threatens the very existence of coral reefs. …
Spurt in tourism spelling disaster for beaches in Sri Lanka
While the government sets a target of 2.5 million tourists in 2016, it is yet to focus on preventing beaches from becoming a dump yard
Fishing in Troubled Waters
Illegal fishing threatens populations of the Patagonian toothfish in the Southern Ocean, challenging Australia's commitment to marine conservation
Plastic Peril
Waste management is key to keeping the oceans free of plastic waste, new research suggests
Microplastic pollution could push whale, shark towards extinction: study
These species are getting exposed to toxic chemicals through breakdown of microplastics in their digestive system
Sea level changes that occurred 6,000 years ago may happen again; Southeast Asia at risk
Natural causes can further aggravate the effects of rise in sea level combined with human-assisted climate change
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
North Atlantic marine heatwave ‘beyond extreme’
Higher sea surface temperatures also deplete the oxygen that aquatic animals need to survive
‘Gahirmatha dolphins migrated to deep sea due to climate change’
According to January 2020 census, only 62 dolphins were spotted at Gahirmatha — down from 126 in 2019
Tenth whale carcass found in Odisha in a year
Carcass of a 25-feet-long Sei whale washed ashore on March 13, 2019, taking the total to 10
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
Fisherman shot dead near sacred Odisha sea turtle sanctuary
Marine fisherman gunned down by armed coast guard personnel within Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary as turtle mating season underway
Whose job is it to protect the Arctic?
There are a number of laws that Arctic states and indigenous peoples can turn to to protect their environment
Spanish longliner detained in São Tomé for hunting sharks
Inspections revealed that fish holds of the liner contained blue sharks classified as “near-threatened” by the International Union …
Sewage plant raises storm in temple town
Despite protests from villagers near Kerala's most famous temple town, authorities insist on locating a sewage treatment meant for Guruvayur, in …
Oil company seeks legal nod to barge into marine park
How can one conserve a wildlife sanctuary better? By flagrantly trespassing on one part of it. Then picking up the tab for planting trees on …
Out of Africa
Guess what is bringing death and disease to the coral reefs of the world? Dust from African deserts
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé worst plastic polluters in global cleanups, brand audits
Coca-Cola was the top polluter with Coke-branded plastic pollution found in 40 of the 42 countries assessed in a global audit conducted by …
Turtle turnaround
An initiative driven by fishing communities in Odisha has not only given the endangered Olive Ridley turtles a new lease of life, but has also …
Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study
India can use aquatic foods to address B12 and omega-3 deficiencies