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PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth Rs 2,700 cr in Puducherry for region’s economic growthPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 2,700 crore in Puducherry, focusin...
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Isn’t Empty, It’s Becoming a Floating HabitatOnce seen as a barren plastic wasteland, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now a thriving habitat for coastal species. These organisms, pr...
Galápagos Lava Heron Finally Recognized as a Distinct Species After Decades of DebateScientists have officially declared the Galápagos Lava Heron a separate species. This bird, previously grouped with the Striated Heron, is ...
Gujarat’s Gir lions are loving coastal life like true beach babies, with population jumping from 10 in 2015 to 134 in just 10 yearsGujarat's lion population is dramatically shifting to coastal areas, with 134 lions now inhabiting these regions by 2025. Favorable conditi...
Urbanisation causing loss of mangroves in Visakhapatnam: NGT issues notice to authorities
After 75 years, Indian Gharial spotted in Greater Kaziranga during surveyThe forest department confirmed the presence of Indian Gharial in Greater Kaziranga after 75 years. The survey along the Brahmaputra discov...
India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation: Environment min at COP28"India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation. We are not just focused on reducing emissions to tackle temperature rise, but ...
Centre to focus on mangrove plantation along coastline"Not only in India but Sunderbans is the world's unique biodiversity sphere located between two countries. The central funds and state fund...
The Saptarishi paradigm for India’s Amrit KaalThe National Green Hydrogen Mission, with an outlay of ₹19,700 crore, will reduce dependence on fossil fuels and provide market leadership ...
Emperor penguins marching towards extinction in a warming world: StudyA warming climate may cause emperor penguins to go extinct by the end of this century, according to a study which cautions that a 'business...
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.
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...
40 per cent of Indian coast subjected to coastal erosion: GovernmentThe government today said a study has revealed that on an average around 40 per cent of Indian coast is subjected to coastal erosion.
- Marine important bird areas programme in India
India has one of the longest shorelines in the world and many marine species of birds are found in the Indian seas and on the coastal areas.
- Environment in shackles
Relaxing ambience and highly-rated food served by beach shacks have added value to Goa's tourism profile, but greens feel the government's ...
- Mangroves, a fast disappearing asset : Study
Mangroves living along Maharashtra coastline are being threatened and fast disappearing due to various human activities including governmen...