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
Long live Freddy: Cyclone which travelled across Indian Ocean, has survived for 32 days courtesy climate change
Warming due to human-induced greenhouse gases is absorbed by the oceans, increasing their heat content; this helps strengthen cyclones
Coral reefs can adapt to climate change; you must give them a chance
99% coral reefs will be gone by the end of this century if coordinated efforts are not taken
India International Science Festival, 2021, launched
The theme of IISF 2021 is ‘Celebrating Creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for Prosperous India’
Bacteria in Canadian Arctic seawater can help clear up oil spills: Study
Oil spills choke marine ecosystems and pose health hazards for coastal populations who consume sea food
Iodine drives substantial ground-level ozone loss in Arctic, climate change altering natural processes: Study
Such high concentrations of Iodine was not seen in Arctic before, say scientists
El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs — that can spell disaster for fish and corals
El Niño tends to trigger intense and widespread periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves
Earth sciences ministry’s revised budget estimate reduced by 22%, multiple delays cited as reasons
Ministry cited delays in procuring high-power computing devices, constructing a National Centre for Seismology building & acquiring land to …
Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable
Disputes over fishing gear and bycatch have involved consumers, commercial fishermen, recreational anglers and environmentalists; more often than …
The Horn of Africa has had years of drought, yet groundwater supplies are increasing — why?
Locals rely on the ‘long rains’ from March-May and ‘short rains’ from October-December
NOAA predicts ‘above average’ hurricane season for US, Caribbean
There is a 60% chance of an above normal storm season in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2021, according to NOAA
Coral bleaching grips Indian coasts; Lakshadweep, Andamans most affected
Rains in Tamil Nadu, Andamans and Goa likely to bring sea temperatures down and contain bleaching
Earth is warming in a cycle that runs millions of years — and it’s linked to Mars
Researchers find geologic evidence in deep sea linking a 2.4-million-year cycle called astronomical grand cycles
Standing Committee asks MNRE to apprise it of efforts to assess tidal energy potential
In theory, estimated potential of tidal and wave power in India is 12,455 MW and 41,300 MW, respectively
Chandrayaan-3: Here is all you need to know about the moon
The moon is more than Earth’s natural satellite, having impacted its every aspect, from origin of life to climate change
What El Nino means for the world’s perilous climate tipping points
Short-term heat extremes will continue to destabilise systems like coral reefs and the Amazon rainforest which are thought to be vulnerable to tipping
El Nino 2023: Warming this year last seen in 2009; may cause global marine devastation; here’s how
The end of La Nina means the ocean is not taking up heat which will escape to the atmosphere; oceans retaining heat will kill marine life
UN high seas treaty: It is a step in the right direction. But there are concerns, say experts
There are concerns that the treaty may not protect the ocean from overfishing, shipping and deep-sea mining
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
El Nino year or neutral phase likely in 2023; transition may lead to monsoon deficit: Experts
The chances of a fourth La Nina phase are slim at the moment, but global warming could make it happen
Sea levels along Indian coast rising at faster rate than global average: WMO report
Such a sea-level rise could have major consequences for the millions of people living along the Indian coastline
Thazhampettai: Climate change, erratic ocean currents make fishing in this Tamil Nadu village unpredictable
More frequent and deadlier cyclones as well as the construction of private harbours in Tharangambadi has only added to the woes of the fisherfolk
Caught between COVID-19 and climate crisis: How Arctic saw massive disruptions in 2021
The Arctic Circle has continued to warm at more than twice the rate as the rest of the world through 2021
Monsoon 2021: Skewed withdrawal again; do we blame climate change?
The southwest monsoon season may withdraw later than normal in 2021, an event that would happen for 11th year in a row
Pacific Ocean weather patterns are changing — and multi-year El Nino and La Nina may become more common
Volcanic eruptions induce El Nino conditions, finds research