Giant: Meet a bacterium that is visible to the naked eye
French president Emmanuel Macron wins re-election: A victory with deep challenges
Macron finished 4.5 points and 1.6 million votes ahead of Le Pen
Where does plastic pollution go when it enters the ocean?
It’s estimated that one in three fish eaten by humans contains microplasts
How global warming will impact oceans in the future
COVID-19: Fishermen from Andhra stuck in Odisha as state declares ‘fishing holiday’
Fishermen begin to weave nets, another source of income for them
Shark & ray meat consumption no longer restricted to India’s tribal & coastal peoples: Paper
Tourists and middle- & upper-class domestic consumers emerging consumption classes for elasmobranch meat
Penguin paradise and geological freak: Why Macquarie Island deserves a bigger marine park
The island is a subantarctic environment crucial for seabirds marine mammals
Warmer subsurface waters in Bay of Bengal likely fuelled Amphan super cyclone: Study
This shows a link between marine heatwaves and cyclones, say experts
Extinction threat: Vaquita porpoise global population down to only 10
The species saw a 98% decline in population in 2 decades
Marine heatwaves during winter could have dire impacts on New Zealand fisheries and herald more summer storms
These marine heatwaves can have devastating impacts on ocean ecosystems.
Grounded vessel in Chilika lake could spill oil and destroy its marine life
The vessel carrying oil ran aground 20 days ago and has still not been salvaged
Are stingrays actually dangerous? 3 reasons you shouldn’t fear these sea pancakes
Despite their reputation as being dangerous, stingray-caused deaths are actually rare
Nord Stream spews high levels of methane, likely to affect marine life
Dissolved methane transforms back into a gaseous form when it reaches the surface
Heatwaves across continents drive home global warming reality
Most nations are facing record high temperatures
New treaty to protect the world’s oceans may hurt vulnerable African fisheries
The treaty needs clear regulations; subsidies for distant water vessels can encourage overexploitation of vulnerable species.
‘Sea monsters’ were real millions of years ago. New fossils tell about their rise and fall
The mosasaur evolution may also have started with a catastrophe
Carbon as old as 8,000 years found in deepest blue hole
Finding to help study carbon cycling and potential mechanisms controlling it
Odisha begins process to extract oil from grounded ship in Chilika
The Malaysian ship has been lying grounded in the lake since August 7
Our oceans are in deep trouble — a ‘mountains to sea’ approach could make a real difference
An ecosystem approach can potentially reconcile conflicts between different user groups
As told to Parliament (March 22, 2021): 3% of India’s COVID-19 cases among tribals
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Irrawaddy dolphin found dead in Chilika
This is the 8th dolphin death in Odisha in 8 months
DTE Impact: Install transponders in all fishing vehicles to save Olive Ridleys in Odisha, says HC
A survey found nearly 800 dead sea turtles on the Odisha coast, DTE reported February 4
Olive Ridley ‘arribada’ at Odisha’s Gahiramatha ends
407,194 turtles laid eggs in the marine sanctuary from 14-21 March, 2020
Global warming pushes marine fish to polar waters: Study
It remains to be seen how foodwebs and ecosystems will be affected by fish migration
Frequent marine heatwaves in Indian Ocean disrupt India‘s monsoon patterns
Western Indian Ocean and northern Bay of Bengal most affected