A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater “robot turtle” that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for itA young innovator has created BURT, a robotic turtle that moves quietly underwater. This AI-powered machine mimics natural swimming to obse...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Great Nicobar project not about defence, transshipment port but aimed at helping one businessman: LoP Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi criticizes the Great Nicobar Island Project. He states the government's defense and transshipment port claims are false. Gandh...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Scientists just realized the true scale of a massive coral habitat was hiding off the Southeast U.S. for decadesScientists have uncovered a massive cold-water coral habitat spanning over 6.4 million acres off the southeastern U.S. coast. This extensiv...
26 May, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
A 15-year-old Canadian teen built a robot turtle, which could help scientists spot reef damage earlier and transform ecological threats underwaterA young Canadian inventor has created a robotic turtle. This innovative device can detect ecological hazards affecting coral reefs. The rob...
23 May, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
India’s first underwater museum project launched off Maharashtra coast in SindhudurgSindhudurg district in Maharashtra is set to become a major marine tourism hub. India's first underwater museum and submarine tourism proje...
21 May, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
It stands over 100 feet tall, is nearly 200 feet wide at the base, and may be older than many famous monuments; now NOAA believes that this Maug coral may hold clues to the future of reefsScientists discovered an ancient, massive Porites coral colony, estimated to be over 2,000 years old, in the Maug caldera near the Mariana ...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
World sees 'severe' coral bleaching event: US agencyThe US NOAA reported a major coral bleaching event caused by warming oceans and climate change, with 2023 being the hottest year on record....
16 Apr, 2024, 10.12 AM IST
Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to fund coral reef protectionAn alliance of nations called the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) has pledged to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from t...
04 Oct, 2023, 12.55 AM IST
Coral reefs in peril: Research reveals fishing gear plastics inflict severe damage to underwater ecosystemPlastic pollution in coral reefs is mainly made up of fishing gear debris, according to research by an international team published in the ...
15 Jul, 2023, 09.51 AM IST
Scientists dive into the dark waters of Miami to develop hybrid coral reefThe project seeks to protect coastal bases from hurricane surges using hybrid reefs.
18 Aug, 2022, 09.34 AM IST
To combat coral bleaching, Kenya turns to reef nurseriesThe marine area, jointly managed by the foundation and the island's community, has been planting over 8,000 corals a year since 2012 and pl...
27 Jun, 2022, 09.05 AM IST
Great Barrier Reef in Australia lost more than half of its corals in 3 decadesThe scientists said the loss of these corals means a loss of habitat for interdependent species.
15 Oct, 2020, 04.56 PM IST
- Konkan coast, Gulf of Mannar saw widespread coral bleaching during 2014-1702 Jan, 2019, 06.43 PM IST
Experts demand more effort to save coral reefs25 Jun, 2016, 07.55 AM IST
- Sunscreen killing coral reefs worldwide
A team of international scientists, which includes University of Central Florida professor John Fauth, found that oxybenzone, a common UV-f...
21 Oct, 2015, 02.23 PM 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
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, 01.32 PM IST