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CORAL REEF HEALTH
79 years ago, 23 US nuclear tests devastated Bikini Atoll; 70 years later, Stanford University reserachers found giant corals, sharks and tuna thriving in its crater- In 2019, 2 beavers were released in Yorkshire’s Cropton Forest. 5 years later, 6 dams are slowing floodwaters and reviving wildlife
- He spent 16 years alone on one of world’s most remote islands: With two cats, chickens, a radio and basic supplies, this New Zealand sailor built a life in complete solitude
- In 1969, four scientists entered an underwater lab to test long-term life beneath the sea; 60 days and a 19-hour decompression later, all emerged safelyFour scientists lived underwater for sixty days in 1969. This mission studied marine life and human endurance in isolation. The habitat was...29 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against itA single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing ...27 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- Drop proposal for hydrocarbon exploration, offshore mining in Gulf of Mannar: TN CM Stalin urges CentreTamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin urged PM Narendra Modi to drop the Centre's proposal for hydrocarbon exploration and offshore mining i...04 Mar, 2025, 07.19 PM IST
- World in grip of new major coral bleaching event, reefs at riskThe consequences of coral bleaching are far-reaching, affecting not only the health of oceans but also the livelihoods of people, food secu...15 Apr, 2024, 09.41 PM IST
- Takeaways for India from the groundbreaking NEOM and OceanX Red Sea expeditionIndia, with over 7,500 km of coastline and a varied marine ecosystem - from lagoons, estuaries, and coastal marshes to seagrass meadows, co...02 Nov, 2021, 02.50 PM IST
- From Australia's bleached corals to over-tourism in Venice, the World Heritage sites are in dangerSeveral spots risk losing their UN World Heritage status because of environmental damage.24 Jun, 2021, 06.03 PM IST
- Australia hits out at threatened UN downgrade of Great Barrier ReefThe UN body released a draft report on Monday recommending the reef's World Heritage status be downgraded because of its dramatic coral dec...22 Jun, 2021, 11.53 PM IST
- Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals over past 25 years: StudyHalf of the Great Barrier Reef's corals have died over the past 25 years, scientists said on Wednesday. Larger species, such as branching a...14 Oct, 2020, 08.19 AM IST
- 'Superalgae' to protect world's corals from bleachingResearchers have found a solution to reduce coral bleaching by genetically engineering the micro-algae found in corals, enhancing their str...21 Jul, 2017, 07.37 PM IST
- Newly discovered crustacean species named after Sir Elton JohnScientists have discovered a small 'hitchhiking' coral reef crustacean species in Indonesia, and named it after English composer and singer...29 Aug, 2015, 09.33 AM IST
- Scientists call for pro-active role to protect coral reefsScientists have stressed on a pro-active role by concerned agencies for conserving coral reefs that are currently facing wrath of human and...21 Dec, 2014, 01.42 PM IST
- NASA satellite images to help protect the Great Barrier ReefResearchers from the James Cook University have developed a new technique that analyses the images to assess coastal water quality from spa...13 May, 2014, 04.42 PM IST
- Andamans, Lakshadweep ‘spots of hope’ in bid to save oceans: IUCNAndaman and Nicobar and Lakshwadeep Islands have been named as the new “hope spots” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (...28 Oct, 2013, 02.26 AM IST
- Five endangered spots on the planetAs global warming gains alarming proportions and rising temperatures trigger severe climatic changes across the world, we bring you the fiv...21 Mar, 2008, 01.33 PM IST
- Major study concludes that global warming is killing off coralIf world leaders do not immediately engage in a race against time to save the Earth's coral reefs, these vital ecosystems will not survive ...26 Dec, 2007, 04.48 PM IST
- Sewage, coastal destruction threaten marine lifeSewage is a growing threat to oceans and seas, putting at risk marine life and habitats as the pollution problem escalates, the United Nati...05 Oct, 2006, 12.10 AM IST
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