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In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food webs- In 2022, a routine study of analyzing satellite topography led to ring-shaped reef structures which proved Australia’s “empty” Nullarbor Plain was once a shallow sea
- Scientists discover ancient Antarctic fish fossil with a perfectly preserved skull
- The tiny microbes behind one of the best-preserved fossils ever foundAmong some of the most spectacular fossils unearthed are those found in strange locations, and new research is now showing that the way the...16 Apr, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spillThe Trump administration is merging two agencies that were split after the 2010 Gulf oil spill. This move aims to boost efficiency and expe...04 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
- Researchers Studying THIS Organism Discovered Something Biology Said Shouldn’t HappenScientists are amazed by the warty comb jellyfish, Mnemiopsis leidyi. This sea creature can reverse its life cycle to a juvenile stage when...09 Mar, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
- Inside the Brain of a Fish That Changes Sex: The Hidden Survival TrickSome fish in oceans and reefs possess a remarkable ability to change their sex. This adaptation, known as sequential hermaphroditism, helps...05 Mar, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- Why Do Certain Rivers Glow Blue at Night?Rivers and coastal lagoons worldwide emit an electric blue glow after sunset, a phenomenon caused by bioluminescent dinoflagellates. These ...02 Mar, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
- When a Blue Whale Falls, an Entire Ecosystem Rises: How One Death Feeds the Deep SeaA dead whale sinking to the ocean floor creates a unique deep-sea ecosystem.: this whale fall provides food for scavengers, then enriches s...19 Feb, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- Scientists Investigate How Oxygen May Form in the Deep Ocean Without SunlightScientists have discovered a surprising source of oxygen on the deep ocean floor, challenging the long-held belief that sunlight is essenti...14 Feb, 2026, 04.37 PM 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
- Why marine animals are more vulnerable to man-made pesticidesNew York, Aug 13 (IANS) Marine mammals such as dolphins, manatees, seals and whales, which evolved to make water their primary habitat, los...13 Aug, 2018, 06.27 PM IST
- Experts call for Central policy to curb marine debrisThe plenary session of the conference highlighted that policy formation was necessary to protect the marine and estuarine ecosystem and the...12 Apr, 2018, 07.26 PM IST
- More microplastics on Maharashtra, Karnataka beaches than Goa: studyDuring the study, researchers found significant variations in the distribution pattern of plastic contaminants on different beaches of Maha...22 Mar, 2018, 12.43 PM IST
- 'Ichthyosaurs fossil find shows India's biological connect as part of Gondwanaland'New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The discovery of a near-complete fossil of a Jurassic-period 'fish lizard' from a village in Gujarat's Kutch distr...26 Oct, 2017, 09.27 PM IST
- Carbon emission helping Octopuses to thrive24 May, 2016, 11.49 AM IST
- World's oldest message in a bottle found in GermanyA message in a bottle washed up on a beach in Germany more than 108 years after it was thrown into the sea. It is believed to be the world'...23 Aug, 2015, 03.15 PM IST
- Frequent monsoon and drought years in coming decades: ScientistsThe rapid warming of the equatorial Indian Ocean region and cooling of atmosphere over the Eurasian continent centered around China would l...31 Jul, 2015, 06.21 PM IST
- Antarctic seals may use Earth's magnetic field to navigateIf the hypothesis turns out to be true, it would represent the first evidence of such a trait in a marine mammal.29 Dec, 2014, 05.13 PM IST
- Small sea creatures at risk due to global warmingScientists have observed that as oceans warm and become more acidic, smaller ocean creatures are undergoing severe stress and entire food w...18 Feb, 2008, 07.25 PM IST
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