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PACIFIC OCEAN POLLUTION
In 1989, a Japanese oyster farmer began planting trees in the mountains to save his dying bay; the river cleared, and marine life returned- 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 unleash
- Strong El Nino could push global temperatures above 2C in early 2027
- Quote of the day by Prince Philip: 'It is an old cliche to say that the future is in the hands of the young. This is no...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on environment conservation, global sustainability, accountability, true stewardship and timely actionQuote of the day by Prince Philip reminds people that protecting the environment and society cannot be left only to future generations. His...17 Jul, 2026, 03.18 AM IST
- Western Europe logs hottest June on record as climate change fuels harsher heatwavesWestern Europe recorded its hottest June ever as a severe heatwave gripped the continent. This extreme weather event followed an early spri...09 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- A simple diving trip led an 18-year-old to build a system to pull plastic from the oceanInspired by a beach clean-up day, an 18-year-old innovator envisioned a groundbreaking solution for ocean pollution. By applying his unders...21 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- Heat-trapping microplastics found to play role in climate changeScientists found that colored plastic particles, prevalent in the atmosphere, have a significant heat-trapping impact, particularly in area...09 May, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- ET Now GBS Summit 2026: 'Ocean plastic pollution can be solved in decade if waste stopped at source'During a session, titled 'The Ocean Reset: Rebooting Earth's Largest System', at the ET Now Global Business Summit, he said that while plas...22 Feb, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Isn’t Empty, It’s Becoming a Floating HabitatOnce seen as a barren plastic wasteland, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now a thriving habitat for coastal species. These organisms, pr...17 Feb, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- French carrier strike group to make stopovers in Goa, Kochi as part of Mission CLEMENCEAU 25The French carrier strike group, led by the FNS Charles de Gaulle, will make port calls at Goa and Kochi as part of Mission CLEMENCEAU 25. ...03 Jan, 2025, 12.08 PM IST
- Commonwealth countries adopt first ocean declarationThe Apia Ocean Declaration was announced during the closing session of the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, or CHOGM, and cal...27 Oct, 2024, 12.26 AM IST
- India-Australia to strengthen maritime ecology pillar of the Indo-Pacific Ocean InitiativeThe 6th India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue in Canberra focused on maintaining a safe maritime environment and collaboration in the ...13 Aug, 2024, 12.45 PM IST
- India, Indonesia, Australia resolve to work towards free Indo-PacificAt a focal points meeting, India, Indonesia, and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to a free, rules-based, peaceful, inclusive, and pro...16 Jul, 2024, 09.39 PM IST
- Scientists reveal that plastic pollution in the oceans is an equity issue16 Jan, 2023, 03.09 PM IST
- 414 million plastic pieces found on Indian Ocean islands: StudyAn estimated 414 million pieces of plastic - including nearly one million shoes and 370,000 toothbrushes - have been found washed ashore on...17 May, 2019, 12.26 PM IST
- 414 million plastic pieces found on Indian Ocean islands: StudyPlastic pollution is a well-documented threat to wildlife and its potential impact on humans is a growing area of medical research.17 May, 2019, 12.05 PM IST
- Meet Benoît Lecomte, the 51-year-old who aims to swim 5,500-mile across the Pacific Ocean to San FranciscoThe French swimmer likes to push his personal limit and tries to find new experiences.09 Jun, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
- World Heritage-listed island most polluted place on EarthSydney, May 16 (IANS) A remote island in the South Pacific is the most polluted place on the planet, Australian research said on Tuesday.16 May, 2017, 03.50 PM IST
- NASA's new airborne mission to map Earth's atmosphere"The oceans are where a lot of chemical reactions take place, and some of the least well understood parts are hard to get to because they a...08 Jul, 2016, 01.01 PM IST
- Seven facts about the hazardous pollutionPollution is one of the biggest global killers, affecting over 100 million people.Here are some facts about the hazard:01 May, 2016, 05.18 AM IST
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