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Secret ocean rule: For 400 years, these villagers protected fish with ancient technique; Now scientists say it could help save world's dying coral reefsSecret ocean rule: Eastern Indonesian coastal communities have long practiced sasi, a traditional ocean management system where areas are t...
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...
Watch: Rahul Gandhi does scuba diving in Nicobar, claims PM Modi's project will destroy 1.5 crore treesRahul Gandhi criticized the Centre's Great Nicobar development project, alleging it prioritizes commercial interests over ecology and local...
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...
Andaman to get India's first coral reef research centreThe government will set up the National Coral Reef Research Institute in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to serve as India’s main centre fo...
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...
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 ...
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...
Takeaways for India from the groundbreaking NEOM and OceanX Red Sea expeditionIndia, with over 7,500 km of coastline and a varied marine ecosystem - from lagoons, estuaries, and coastal marshes to seagrass meadows, co...
Australia hits out at threatened UN downgrade of Great Barrier ReefThe UN body released a draft report on Monday recommending the reef's World Heritage status be downgraded because of its dramatic coral dec...
- Konkan coast, Gulf of Mannar saw widespread coral bleaching during 2014-17
Coral reef loss may double flood damages worldwideThe study, published in the journal Nature Communications, shows that coral reefs cut the cost of all flood-related damages around the worl...
'Superalgae' to protect world's corals from bleachingResearchers have found a solution to reduce coral bleaching by genetically engineering the micro-algae found in corals, enhancing their str...
- Biologists exploring ways to save dying Great Barrier Reef
New York, Nov 1 (IANS) Several biologists are exploring ways to restore the beauty of the world famous Great Barrier Reef, which is dying.
Experts demand more effort to save coral reefs- 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...
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...
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...
- India's first 'coral garden' to be set up in Gujarat
In an attempt to conserve several coral species at one place and to boost tourism in the state, the country's first 'coral garden' will be ...
India's first 'Coral Garden' to be set up in GujaratThe country's first 'Coral garden' will be set up at Mithapur coastal region of Devbhoomi-Dwarka district in Gujarat.