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Three Indian seafarers safe after Saudi-flagged oil tanker faces possible attack in Strait of Hormuz, says Sonowal- India woos South Korean marine equipment makers as shipbuilding grows
- Lake Champlain began killing invasive sea lampreys in 1990; native lake trout survival rose 25%, and Atlantic salmon returns to the main lake fishery tripled
- In 2019, a Texas fisherwoman won the largest ever settlement of $50 million in a citizen suit in the history of US Clean Water Act in fight against a plastic giantDiane Wilson, a Texas fisherwoman and a passionate advocate for the environment, has been at the forefront of the battle against plastic po...16 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- California began removing invasive brook trout near Independence Lake in 2005; a study found young Lahontan cutthroat trout survival increased from 4% to 12%In the Sierra Nevada, Lahontan cutthroat trout have struggled due to competition from non-native brook trout. A study conducted between 200...07 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- The 113,613-acre Montana landscape where Ted Turner’s wild conservation legacy lives onTed Turner purchased the Flying D Ranch in 1989, transforming it into a conservation-oriented property. The ranch is home to diverse wildli...06 Oct, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of used oyster shells into the sea. It has now developed new reefs, cleaner water and is recovering the coastal environmentOver the past 16 years, Florida has successfully returned over 500,000 tons of shells to the Gulf, providing vital surfaces for young oyste...14 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- In 1864, Tasmania imported brown trout for sport. 162 years later, it is building barriers to save a native fish reduced to just 6,000 individualsFor more than a hundred years, introduced brown trout have altered the freshwater ecosystems of Tasmania. In response, conservation teams a...10 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- Freedom of navigation and respect for international law should remain pivotal priorities: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised secure sea lanes and maritime trade for South Asia. He met Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, reaf...09 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- Texas will pay you $100 for catching this invasive fish as officials warn anglers to ‘Keep, Cool, Call’Texas is offering anglers $100 for every invasive black carp caught and reported as part of a multi-state research effort. Anyone who belie...08 Sep, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- In 2010, federal wildlife trustees secured $2.65 million for San Francisco Bay tidal marsh restoration. 5 years later, tidal waters returned to 1,250 acres at Cullinan RanchSan Francisco Bay tidal marshes are being restored for a reason that reaches far beyond wildlife. These wetlands filter polluted water and ...01 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Saptadhara is a wishlist that Indian govt needs to convert into a blueprint: Swaminathan AiyarPrime Minister Modi's Saptadhara initiative outlines seven development streams for India. This plan reiterates existing goals without detai...29 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
- In 1998, New York listed Keuka Lake as impaired after DDT contamination. 16 years later, fish-tissue data led officials to remove the lake from the impaired waters listKeuka Lake DDT cleanup shows how a pesticide banned decades ago kept affecting fish through contaminated soil and runoff. The problem began...28 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
- New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-upNew military installations have been sighted on an islet near Antelope Reef. Analysts believe China is building its largest military base t...25 Aug, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
- In 1970s, silver carp were brought to the US for aquaculture. Now the jumping fish threaten a $20 billion Great Lakes industryInvasive silver carp are rapidly approaching the Great Lakes, raising alarm over potential ecological and economic damage. The recent detec...24 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- In 1990, Utah officials killed more than 99% of the fish in a 17,000-acre reservoir; years later, it became a top trout fisheryIn 1990, Utah wildlife officials took the bold step of using rotenone to eradicate over ninety-nine percent of the fish biomass in the rese...21 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- PSU shipyard GRSE to build ocean-going tug for BangladeshThe tug's primary roles will include towing ships at sea, both alongside and astern, assisting them during berthing and casting off, and ai...01 Jul, 2024, 02.19 PM IST
- Cabinet nod likely on Coastal Shipping Bill in Dec; to boost coastal cargo movement: MandaviyaThe Coastal Shipping Bill, 2020, which proposes to do away with the requirement of trading licence for Indian flag vessels for coastal trad...15 Nov, 2020, 11.34 AM IST
- Govt to focus on creating port grid, says Mansukh MandaviyaPorts, Shipping and Waterways Minister Mandaviya said that 1,400 kilometres of waterways have been fully developed and an additional 1,000 ...12 Nov, 2020, 07.08 PM IST
- India-Bangladesh could sign pact for connectivity via all rivers during Sheikh Hasina October 3-6 visitOn October 3 and 4 Hasina will attend the India Economic Summit of the World Economic Forum here in Delhi while taking the ‘Innovating for ...01 Oct, 2019, 09.30 PM IST
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