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BIOLOGY OF SAND BEACHES
Science says sand isn’t always made from rocks: Some beaches are built from the remains of living thingsThe next time you stroll along a white tropical beach, remember that the sand beneath your feet may have a far more complex origin than ero...- Since 2016, the Netherlands has used 37.2 million tonnes of lakebed sediment to build seven wildlife islands covering 1,300 hectaresIn the Markermeer region of the Netherlands, innovative artificial islands have been crafted using dredged materials from the lakebed. The ...
- Walking on sand burns up to 2.5 times more energy than pavement, turning an easy 30-minute barefoot beach stroll into a surprisingly intense workoutA 1998 study found that walking on dry sand can require up to 2.5 times more metabolic energy than walking on a firm surface. But there is ...
- Scientists solve 100-year-old mystery of lugworm’s strange poop towers that seem to defy gravity — the answer lies in ropes, cables and physicsA groundbreaking study has shed light on how lugworms masterfully create their spiral towers within tidal flats. The worms' soft faecal cas...
- Easy weight loss: Walking on sand or grass, which is better? Difference in calories burned is more than two timesWalking is a simple way to burn calories, but the surface you walk on can change how much energy your body uses. Research shows that walkin...
- Word of the Day: PsammophileAs readers and writers continue to explore expressive and lesser-known terms, Psammophile offers a refreshing departure from the ordinary, ...
- Ocean's mythic travellersEvery year, the beaches of Odisha come alive as Olive Ridley turtles perform their incredible nesting ritual, known as arribada, along Indi...
- How a Simple 'Thumbs Up' Gesture Protects Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals Against Human DisturbanceHawaiis rare monk seals are making a comeback. Beachgoers can help protect these endangered marine animals. A simple rule of thumb guides p...
- How Do Sea Turtles Navigate Back to the Exact Beach They Were Born On?Sea turtles undertake incredible journeys, returning to their birth beaches after decades. Scientists believe they use Earth's magnetic fie...
- Around the bay in 51 days: Olive Ridley turtle almost completes 1,000-km Bay of Bengal roundtrip, scientists stunned by routeIn an awe-inspiring marine odyssey, a satellite-tagged Olive Ridley turtle swam across international waters to nearly complete a Bay of Ben...
- ZSI scientists discover new species of head-shield slug at Bengal's Digha & nearby beaches
- More than 200 whales found stranded on Tasmania's west coastAccording to wildlife experts, more than 200 whales have been discovered stranded on Tasmania's western shore.
- Sand dunes to play protector to state’s coastlineThe government will build sand dunes on 20 km of shoreline in Uttara Kannada district to protect beaches from rising sea levels, flooding, ...
- From Dajipur's wild side to Dahanu's lovely beaches, what would you choose?A trip to Bannerghatta Biological Park is also a fulfiling experience for a nature enthusiast.
- Warming turning major sea turtle population female: StudyWarming temperatures are turning one of the world's largest sea turtle populations in Australia's Great Barrier Reef almost entirely female...
- Hike in the rainforests or trudge up to an active volcano’s crater, Costa Rica is a must on your travel listAs one of the most photographed natural formations, the waterfalls of Costa Rica astound everyone.
- Soak in nature’s bounty, chew on quail eggs served with marshmallows in TaiwanTake a train from Chiayi city to Alisah, the beautiful train journey will transport you back to Kerala and Himachal Pradesh.
- Mining on coastal sand dunes poses environmental hazardMining in the dune sand along the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh has raised many eyebrows.
- Beach beautification project under threatBut beach lovers aren't convinced these are required."The beach needs cleaning up.
- TERI completes first phase of oil spill clean-up operationsTERI on Saturday announced that it has managed to scoop up all the oil sludge, tar balls and oil stained sand from Awas Beach near Alibaug.
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