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Maharashtra: Glistening ‘blue tide’ along Mumbai, Sindhudurg coasts
Bioluminescence has been an annual occurrence along the west coast since 2016 during the months of November and December

Updated on Nov 26, 2020 10:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByHT Correspondent | Edited by Zara Khan
Shark, 15 other fish species along Maharashtra coast under threat: Study
The study’s findings not only highlight the dangers of indiscriminate fishing to the environment, but also to the fishing community that has seen a drop in the volume of their catch.

‘Overfishing, killing of juvenile fish on rise along Maharashtra coast’
After analysing data collected throughout the year, the CMFRI, Mumbai, has concluded that juvenile fish catch across Maharashtra led to an overall loss exceeding ₹686 crore in 2018. The amount was ₹355 crore for 2017.

Coastal wetlands get two big protectors
As per the MoU, the institutes aim to identify and demarcate wetlands, and protect them through coastal livelihood programs.

Bombay high court: Will coastal road project destroy oyster beds?
Asks Mahasrastra government, Mumbai civic body to respond after report by Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
