In June 2026, El Niño weakened Pacific trade winds, shutting down nutrient-rich upwelling; satellites then watched phytoplankton decline, threatening anchovies and seabirds as the ocean food chain began to unravelEl Niño has returned to the Pacific Ocean in June 2026, impacting marine ecosystems. Weakened trade winds are reducing nutrient upwelling, ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
In 1970, a scientist released an album of whale songs that became a global hit and helped change public views on whalingAn album of humpback whale songs released in 1970 became a significant environmental work. These structured whale sounds were identified as...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
2026 Super El Niño Forecast: What happens this winter could shock California, here's whyCalifornia anticipates a dangerous winter with record coastal sea levels. A rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens increased flooding and ...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Why Do Dolphins Make Strange Whistles When Something Unexpected Happens? Scientists Think It Might Be SurpriseScientists are discovering how dolphins communicate emotions. New research shows dolphins produce unique whistles when encountering unexpec...
17 Mar, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
What a Fisherman’s Discovery in Alabama Is Teaching Scientists About Ancient SeasA routine fishing trip in Alabama led to the discovery of Ueloca colemanorum, a remarkably complete fossil of a previously unknown leatherb...
05 Mar, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
How Satellites Are Revealing Secret Animal Migrations Across the PlanetTracking animals from space is now possible. Satellites monitor sea turtles, elephants, and whales. This technology helps understand animal...
25 Feb, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
DPIIT launches PM GatiShakti Offshore for integrated planningThe DPIIT launched PM GatiShakti-Offshore, a digital platform for integrated planning of offshore projects like wind farms and marine explo...
13 Oct, 2025, 10.32 PM IST
Trump has vowed to kill offshore wind in the US. Will he succeed?Despite President-elect Donald Trump's vow to end offshore wind energy projects, the industry remains optimistic. Trump has pledged to bloc...
10 Nov, 2024, 10.55 AM IST
Why is South Africa vaccinating seals and issuing warning against them?Scientists in South Africa have identified an outbreak of rabies in Cape fur seals, marking the first time the virus has spread among sea m...
20 Sep, 2024, 04.27 PM IST
Playful or murderous? Orca behavior puzzles experts as more boat ramming incidents reported off Iberian PeninsulaDespite the seemingly playful intentions, these interactions have resulted in real damage to boats. Spanish and Portuguese coasts have witn...
21 Jul, 2023, 02.33 PM IST
Do tourist boats stress out whales? Scientists find outResearchers are studying the whales' stress levels in their hormones.
06 Sep, 2021, 09.10 AM IST
Masks and gloves are saving lives - and causing pollutionThe Pacific Beach Coalition recently noticed a dramatic increase in discarded PPE on beaches in and around the city of Pacifica, south of S...
24 Mar, 2021, 09.02 PM IST
Kick off 2020 in vogue: Japan's floating hotels, Seychelles's private submarine refine luxe cruisingRoyal Caribbean is opening the second phase of its $250 million Perfect Day at CocoCay island in January.
27 Dec, 2019, 06.52 PM IST
- NASA space laser maps polar ocean plants key to life
Washington, Dec 22 (IANS) A NASA satellite instrument orbiting Earth that can see through fog, clouds and darkness has given scientists the...
22 Dec, 2016, 11.32 AM IST
Jet Airways rolls out package for Dubai Shopping Festival 2016Jet Airways has rolled out limited period holiday packages to attract customers travelling to Dubai for the Dubai Shopping Festival next ye...
20 Nov, 2015, 06.40 PM IST
How blue whales are able to maintain their monstrous sizeA new study shows there's a lot more to the grazing habits of these massive mammals than just blindly swimming through the water.
06 Oct, 2015, 02.19 PM IST
Oil pipeline spills about 21,000 gallons off California coastAn estimated 21,000 gallons (79,500 liters) of crude oil dumped into the ocean from a broken pipeline just off the central California coast...
20 May, 2015, 10.53 AM IST