Drop proposal for hydrocarbon exploration, offshore mining in Gulf of Mannar: TN CM Stalin urges CentreTamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin urged PM Narendra Modi to drop the Centre's proposal for hydrocarbon exploration and offshore mining i...
04 Mar, 2025, 07.19 PM IST
India conducts first-ever riverine dolphin population estimation exerciseIndia has completed its first estimation of riverine dolphin populations across the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus river systems. Conducted ...
14 Oct, 2024, 06.47 PM IST
How does a nursery full of baby great white sharks look like? Scientists explore a nursey off the coast of New YorkScientists have explored a nursery full of baby great white sharks. They track these creatures in their habitat. An episode on the National...
15 Jun, 2024, 08.06 PM IST
Artificial Intelligence (AI) predicts list of animals capable of taking over Earth; Details hereA question to Chat-GPT on animals that are capable of taking over Earth reveals some interesting option. The planet of Apes type scenario i...
10 May, 2024, 02.38 AM IST
Indian maritime sector made strides in last 8 years: PM Narendra ModiPM Modi tweeted, "Today, on National Maritime Day we recall our glorious maritime history and highlight the importance of the maritime sect...
05 Apr, 2022, 10.37 AM IST
Assam CM flags off four steel catamaran vessels at Pandu PortThese vessels are launched under a World Bank funded project to integrate high quality passenger and vehicle ferry services into the state’...
08 Nov, 2021, 06.56 PM IST
Don't move Indian Marine Fishermen Bill: Stalin to PMIn a letter to Modi -- text of which as released to the media here, Stalin said the proposed Bill has many disturbing clauses, like crimina...
21 Jul, 2021, 11.01 AM IST
Additional Director General of Police C Sylendra Babu reviews coastal security measuresAdditional Director General of Police (Coastal Security) C Sylendra Babu visited Vedaranyam in the district today and reviewed coastal secu...
13 Jul, 2018, 05.21 PM IST
ET View: Tackling the problem of plastic on World Environment DayOf the 9 billion tonnes of plastic produced in the world since its debut in 19590, nearly 7 billion tonnes have been discarded.
05 Jun, 2018, 07.07 PM IST
Climate change affecting fisheries wealth: ScientistsPelagic fish like mackerel, sardine and anchovies are alarmingly disappearing from the Kerala coasts due to ocean warming, marine scientist...
06 Feb, 2016, 06.23 PM IST
Carcasses of 30 baleen whales found washed ashoreEfforts are on to push the stranded sea mammals into deep waters even as a team of top officials of the fisheries department have rushed to...
12 Jan, 2016, 07.06 PM IST
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.
14 Dec, 2015, 12.23 PM IST
Depletion of Sea Cucumbers endangers marine eco systemSea Cucumber, or Holothurians, are marine animals with a leathery skin and an elongated body. They are found on the sea floor.
13 Oct, 2014, 12.15 PM IST
- Tips to be a green traveller and destinations that feature eco tourism
Vacationing via Eco Tourism offers different kinds of savings — you help save the environment and the local culture.
18 May, 2013, 07.00 PM IST
- Fuel leakage in Gulf of Kutch after pipeline rupture
An incident of fuel spillage has occurred in the Gulf of Kutch region of Gujarat. The spillage of high speed diesel is believed to have hap...
21 Jun, 2011, 06.08 PM IST
- Ports to be open by Sunday, salvage ops to take 45 days
Mumbai harbour, where operations were disrupted after Saturday’s collision between two freighters, would be ready for transportation by Aug...
11 Aug, 2010, 07.12 AM IST
- Centre asks FAO to draw up norms for fisheries
The Centre has urged Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to formulate country specific approach for conducting risk analysis in aquacul...
05 Sep, 2006, 12.00 AM IST