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MARINE POLLUTION PREVENTION
In 2010, Alaska Clean Harbors launched a statewide effort to curb harbor pollution. 15 years later, 11 harbors were engaged in the program, helping protect coastal waters- In 1998, HHPC launched a pollution-control plan for New York's Hempstead Harbor. 13 years later, its northern segment reopened to shellfishing after being closed for more than 40 years
- In 2011, Andalusia mapped 27,022 hectares of Posidonia habitat. 5 years later, 41 low-impact moorings were installed across four sites to protect seagrass from anchoring
- Rotating garbage island bigger than many countries is floating in Pacific: This 1.6 million sq km patch contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic & is causing serious harm to natureThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch represents a vast area of ocean pollution, containing trillions of plastic pieces and thousands of tonnes o...28 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- California beach closed after 58-foot fishing boat carrying 1,000 gallons of diesel runs aground at Point Reyes National Seashore - What we know so farA fishing vessel ran aground at Point Reyes National Seashore early Friday. Approximately one thousand gallons of diesel fuel were aboard t...23 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- Trapped with 23 crew and 110,000 tonnes of oil: Indian captain recounts 75 days stranded in Iran warAn Indian oil-tanker captain recounts 75 days stranded with his crew in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. He calls for protected ev...16 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Britain used discarded seafood waste and engineered reef habitats to solve the collapse of native oyster ecosystems; the result transformed lifeless seabeds into thriving underwater habitats capable of supporting oysters, fish, and countless marine speciesBritain is deploying concrete reef cubes and scallop shells to revive native oyster populations. These structures aim to provide essential ...08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker leaks oil off Oman coast, NGOs raise alarmAn Omani nature reserve faces an environmental catastrophe from an oil leak. A Russian shadow fleet tanker is reportedly leaking oil across...06 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- In 2006, Canada launched a mission to save Atlantic salmon. Nearly 20 years later, the fish are returningAtlantic salmon populations declined due to habitat destruction and overfishing. Conservation efforts involving captive breeding and habita...30 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- As Cabo Verde's fairytale journey continues at the FIFA World Cup, the tiny island just pulled off one of nature’s greatest comeback storiesWhile Cabo Verde earns international attention for its inspiring FIFA World Cup journey, the island nation is also celebrating an extraordi...30 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- India, Finland renew MoU on environmental cooperationIndia and Finland have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding on environmental cooperation. This pact deepens collaboration on pollution...06 Mar, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
- In process of ratifying High Seas Treaty: IndiaIndia is actively ratifying the High Seas Treaty, demonstrating its dedication to global marine biodiversity conservation. Union Minister J...10 Jun, 2025, 10.10 PM IST
- Kiren Rijiju seeks EU cooperation in documenting marine biodiversityIndia's Union Earth Sciences Minister, Kiren Rijiju, has called for collaboration with the European Union regarding the use of innovative a...26 Jul, 2023, 10.14 PM IST
- Covid pandemic result of degradation of natural areas, species' loss, exploitation: UNEP IndiaIndia has taken the path of short-term economic interest over decades and this has diminished the ability of ecosystems to provide and supp...20 Jun, 2021, 11.30 AM IST
- India, Norway pledge to address issue of marine plastic litter, microplasticsOn Sunday, meeting on the sidelines of 13th meeting of the Convention on Migratory Species being held in Gandhinagar, Environment Minister ...17 Feb, 2020, 11.55 AM IST
- India's automated ocean pollution observation system to begin this yearAccording S S C Shenoi, director, INCOIS, the system will become functional by April this year and the cost of the project is estimated to ...21 Jan, 2018, 12.00 PM IST
- NGT slaps Rs 100 crore damages on shipping firm for oil spillNGT passed verdict on a petition filed by Samir Mehta who had sought compensation for damages caused to marine ecology due to the oil spill.23 Aug, 2016, 07.55 PM IST
- Indian coast guard ship to make visit to DohaIt also protects the waters around the country from marine pollution from ships. It has been responding to oil spills up to Tier II levels,...21 Feb, 2013, 01.45 PM IST
- Pollutants snuffing out aquatic life in VisakhapatnamBarely 30 years ago, playful Bottlenose Dolphins were among the plethora of sea creatures that used to happily cavort and thrive in the wat...04 Dec, 2012, 12.37 PM IST
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