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Maharashtra: Glistening ‘blue tide’ along Mumbai, Sindhudurg coasts

Bioluminescence at Devgad beach in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.
Updated on Nov 26, 2020 10:37 am IST

Shark, 15 other fish species along Maharashtra coast under threat: Study

Bycatch of juvenile hammerhead sharks. The study revealed that juvenile fish were being illegally caught with gill and trawl nets at fishing ports, including at Mumbai.
Published on Jun 12, 2019 01:10 pm IST

‘Overfishing, killing of juvenile fish on rise along Maharashtra coast’

To lower juvenile bycatch, Tarun Shridhar, secretary, department of animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries, issued an advisory in February, directing all coastal states to implement a minimum legal size for catching, landing and trade of fish.
Updated on Jun 08, 2019 08:38 am IST

Coastal wetlands get two big protectors

Coastal wetlands get two big protectors
Published on Apr 12, 2019 03:54 am IST

Bombay high court: Will coastal road project destroy oyster beds?

Workers conducted soil testing for the coastal road project at Marine Drive in Mumbai on April 5.
Updated on Apr 10, 2019 07:00 am IST