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Shell to invest $1.6 billion in JV with EKI Energy ServicesThe joint venture will target production of 115 million carbon credits in five years, as part of Shell's plan to expand in India's renewabl...
- Konkan coast, Gulf of Mannar saw widespread coral bleaching during 2014-17
- Govt plans temporary tourism facilities in eco-sensitive coastal zones, says RTI
These island destinations with visa-on-arrival are perfect for your next vacationTake your family along to beat the heat amidst lush nature, azure beaches and traditional treats.
Warning bells: Pollution turns sea acidic, threatens fish, coralsThere is a new threat to the country's coastal waters, already struggling to cope with pollution from heightened industrial activity. The i...
Gujarat readies to handle possible oil spill in seaAccording to officials, a high-level committee would be formed to study the risk potential of oil spill.
- Marine life dipped by 50% in 40 yrs
Half of the world's marine population (49%) has disappeared between 1970 and 2012. This is seen by experts as a plunge to the “brink of col...
Mangroves protect against tsunamis, says expertMangroves are effective in pollution control and also help in controlling the 'Green House' effect by absorbing carbon dioxide.
Andaman's Havelock Island: The picturesque coral reefs are a haven for divers to explore the beauty of aquatic lifeHavelock is the most popular island for tourists in Andamans. Radhanagar beach at Havelock is the world’s 7th most spectacular beach, accor...
Turtle nesting sites,mangroves at high risk due to oil spillThe concerns are also raised on the turtle nesting grounds on the beaches in the case of oil spills.
- Turtle nesting sites,mangroves at high risk due to oil spill
Turtle nesting sites on the shorelines, mangroves in the inland waters and coral reefs in the sea are identified as highly vulnerable group...
Share a passion for diving? Head to Belize Coral Reef or the Mafia IslandBelize is situated on the Caribbean mainland coast of Central America and lives up to its reputation as one of the region’s best diving des...
Soak in the mystic biosphere in the Gulf of MannarThe Gulf of Mannar is a bay forming part of the Laccadive Sea in the Indian Ocean. This quaint bay lies between the southeastern tip of Ind...
Oil spill alarm in Sundarban mangrovesBiswajit Roy Chowdhury, state wildlife advisory board member, is also worried about Olive Ridley turtles that migrate around this time and ...
- Oil spill alarm in Sundarban mangroves
Marine scientists, wildlife activists and forest officers from Indian Sunderbans have gone on alert following the oil spill in Bangladesh.
Marine park installing CCTVs, strengthening security on coastConcerned over frequent detection of carcasses of various marine species, illegal fishing methods and discharge of effluents, the Gulf of M...
- Sewage, coastal destruction threaten marine life
Sewage is a growing threat to oceans and seas, putting at risk marine life and habitats as the pollution problem escalates, the United Nati...