At least 8,500 potentially polluting shipwrecks are rusting on the ocean floor with fuel still inside; leaks in Micronesia show the risk that one storm or earthquake could unleashSunken World War II warships are becoming a significant pollution threat globally. These vessels hold vast amounts of oil and are slowly co...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Satellite phone facility for deep-sea fishermen? Maharashtra govt holds discussions with BSNLMaharashtra government is exploring satellite phone connectivity for deep-sea fishermen. This initiative aims to provide uninterrupted comm...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace dealBritish sailors are on standby aboard RFA Lyme Bay for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz. This operation awaits a peace agree...
25 May, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Fresh food demand drives cold chain upgrade in seafood sectorIndia's seafood industry is modernizing its cold chain with AI and IoT to meet rising consumer demand for fresh, natural products. Policy s...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
How do Iran’s suicide drone boats work as they bring traffic to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz?20 million barrels travel through the Strait of Hormuz daily. Iran just weaponized fishing boats to block it. In March 2026, explosive dron...
14 Mar, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
The Deep Sea Has “Brine Pools” That Can Kill Fish InstantlyScientists have discovered alien-like brine pools deep beneath the ocean, forming dense, hypersaline lakes on the seafloor. These extreme e...
22 Feb, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
School bus–sized phantom jellyfish, Korean VHS tape turn up in rare Argentina deep-sea discovery: Watch videoA deep-sea expedition off Argentina's coast has revealed a surprisingly rich marine ecosystem, including a giant phantom jellyfish and pote...
04 Feb, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
How Alaska Pollock became part of international disputesFilet-o-Fish success came from a Bering Sea supply shift. Post-World War II innovations enabled deep sea pollock fishing. Factory ships pro...
05 Oct, 2025, 09.54 AM IST
From guns to gills: How fish farming is transforming former Naxalites in JharkhandA central government scheme is helping former insurgents in eastern Jharkhand. They are now choosing fishing over violence. The Pradhan Man...
27 Jun, 2025, 03.52 PM IST
Cyclone Dana: Coast Guard on high alert, mobilises vessels and aircraft for swift responseThe Indian Coast Guard is on high alert as Cyclone Dana is expected to hit West Bengal and Odisha on October 24-25. They have mobilized ves...
23 Oct, 2024, 10.34 PM IST
Space tech revolutionising Indian fisheries, says govt ahead of National Space DayAhead of National Space Day, the Union Ministry of Fisheries organized seminars to showcase how space technologies are transforming Indian ...
12 Aug, 2024, 03.43 PM IST
Sri Lanka approves Starlink's satellite internet service, ushering in a new era of connectivityIn his post, President Wickremesinghe emphasized the transformative potential of this move for Sri Lanka, particularly for the country's yo...
08 Jun, 2024, 10.55 AM IST
Indian Navy foils piracy attempt on cargo vessel along east coast of SomaliaThe Indian Navy foiled a piracy attempt on an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel with a crew of 11 Iranian and eight Pakistani nationals along ...
02 Feb, 2024, 09.43 PM IST
Cyclone Tauktae: 4526 fishing boats of Maharashtra, 2258 boats of Gujarat returned safely to harbour"#CycloneTauktae through effective and constant liaison with Fisheries Department and timely weather alerts to fishermen by Indian Coast Gu...
17 May, 2021, 09.14 AM IST
Aquaconnect partners with Bank of Baroda to generate formal credit for over a million farmersUnder this partnership, Bank of Baroda has extended loan for up to 10 lacs under KCC scheme and fisheries loan. Higher credit limits can al...
09 Mar, 2021, 12.41 PM IST
Satellite to keep an eye on coastlineThe government has decided to use satellite to monitor India’s vast coastline of 8,000 km.
13 Dec, 2008, 12.50 PM IST