CHENNAI: A recent study conducted by researchers at Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the Cauvery and Pennar River…
A recent study published in the journal Nature has uncovered a significant decline in more than 500 common species of fish, seaweed, coral, and invertebrates inhabiting reefs around Australia. The…
Chennai: A recent study conducted by Gunasekaran Kannan and his team at the Centre for Aquaculture at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai sheds light on a concerning…
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has connected the mesmerizing bioluminescence phenomenon, locally known as Kavaru, to harmful algal blooms during summer months. This luminous blue glow serves as…
In a major stride toward advancing marine research, Morocco’s National Institute of Fishery Research (INRH) has unveiled its latest asset, the ‘Ibn Sina-II,’ a cutting-edge coastal research vessel measuring 22…
In the realm of aquaculture, infectious diseases pose a significant threat, causing substantial economic losses. The White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) is particularly lethal to Pacific white shrimp, with outbreaks…
In the coastal waters of Goa, the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) has harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to decode the intricate soundscape of the underwater world. Researchers at…
In the lush forests of southwestern India, scientists have stumbled upon a captivating “blood”-coloured creature that has turned out to be a previously undiscovered species. The vibrant animal, identified as…
A collaborative team of oceanographers and marine biologists has unearthed evidence suggesting that certain deep-sea species of anglerfish spend their entire lives swimming upside down. The findings, detailed in a…
Florida’s iconic bonefish, known as “grey ghosts” for their speed and stealth, are experiencing a significant decline, with populations falling over 50% in the past four decades. A study led…