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In 2024, archaeologists peeling back estuary mud found wooden stakes and footprints, and they weren't just wet timbers: They changed what we know about daily life in Mesolithic BritainIn an incredible archaeological find, researchers have uncovered fishing traps and ancient footprints dating back 7,000 years in the mud of...- 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 ...
- Karnataka invites bids for building all-weather port in Uttara KannadaThe Karnataka Maritime Board has invited bids for the construction of a deepwater port at Pavinakakurve village. Estimated to cost Rs 3048 ...
- Mumbai's Mithi river woes: Unkept promises lie buried under poll noiseMumbai's recent dust storm and subsequent rainfall brought relief but also havoc to homes along the Mithi riverbanks, reminding residents o...
- ZSI scientists discover new species of head-shield slug at Bengal's Digha & nearby beaches
- Odisha's Kendrapara becomes only district in India to have all three crocodile speciesThe national park, having 1,768 estuarine crocodiles, is home to 70 per cent of India's such crocodiles, the conservation of which was star...
- Every hydroelectric project under obligation to release minimum water downstream: NGTA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said every hydroelectric project (HEP) irrespective of the date of its commissi...
- Bhitarkanika National Park to remain shut from January 15-23 as teams take stock of estuarine crocodiles census
- Yamuna at its 'healthiest' state this year due to rise in flood water inflow: Experts"The quality of Yamuna water is at its healthiest state for the first time this year but that is due to the better water flow. Any water th...
- NGT notice to Centre on plea to maintain e-flow in GangaE-flow defines the quantity, timing and quality of water flow required to sustain freshwater and estuarine ecosystems, besides human liveli...
- Stop excessive water extraction from Ganga floodplains: NGTA bench headed by NGT Chairperson said the water which is being diverted into the various canals should be regulated so as to help maintain...
- 1,682 crocs, 12 albino spotted in Bhitarkanika National ParkGood news for wildlife enthusiasts. About a dozen of highly threatened albino salt-water crocodiles have been spotted in Bhitarkanika Natio...
- 68 nesting sites of estuarine crocodiles spotted in Odisha parkWildlife personnel in Bhitarkanika National Park have spotted 68 nesting sites of estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles even as the annual breed...
- 65 nesting sites of estuarine crocodiles spotted in OdishaAround 65 nesting sites of estuarine crocodiles have been spotted in Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district and the num...
- Hilsa catch dwindles due to falling river salinityHilsas need a middle zone or ecotone while travelling from the sea to the rivers.
- 32 nesting sites for crocodiles foundWildlife personnel in Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district have spotted 32 nesting sites of estuarine crocodiles as t...
- First crocodile census starts in SunderbansIt may be noted that there were reports of human-estuarine crocodile conflicts in Sunderbans in recent times especially from Sajnekhali and...
- Salinity rise in water driving crocs to stray from habitatsRising salinity in the waters of the Bhitarkanika river system is driving crocodiles towards other water bodies close to human habitation.
- Frequent tiger, crocodile attacks in Sundarbans villagesSheba Mridha sobs uncontrollably as she looks at the thick mangrove forest on the other bank of Ganral river at Gosaba delta in Sundarbans.
- Orissa fishermen to tame rogue crocodilesThe Orissa forest department has hired fishermen to relocate estuarine crocodiles entering into human habitations in and around the coastal...
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