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Rare orphaned walrus calf survived Arctic rescue with cuddles
A rare Pacific walrus calf, rescued as an orphan in Alaska, has found a permanent home at SeaWorld Orlando after months of intensive care and recovery.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 01:22 PM IST
Simran Singh
Deranged sea lion, poisoned by toxic algae, launches terrifying attack on surfer
A California surfer was left injured and shaken after a violent sea lion attack, which experts believe was triggered by a toxic algae bloom.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 06:16 PM IST
Simran Singh
Octopus hitches ride on one of the ocean’s fastest sharks in stunning encounter
Scientists were amazed to spot a Maori octopus hitchhiking on the back of a speedy shortfin mako shark, an unusual sight captured in New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 03:03 PM IST
Simran Singh
Spring break at sea: 11 hottest Caribbean boating destinations you can’t miss
Spring break in the Caribbean: The ultimate guide to 11 boating hotspots for an epic on-water escape during upcoming spring break 2025.
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 03:37 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Marine who danced with Vance at inaugural ball says VP joked to ‘break the ice’
Martinez, who works as a food service specialist with the Washington, DC-based Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program, reflected on her “surreal” moment
Published on Jan 23, 2025 07:42 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
One year on, High Seas treaty in the shallows
This article is authored by Satyajit Sarna, advocate, New Delhi.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 12:43 PM IST
US Marines ‘humiliated’ & assaulted in Turkey by Nationalist Youth Group: Watch
Two US Marines were attacked by a mob of Turkish nationalists during their port visit to Izmir, leading to the arrest of 15 people.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Travelling to US beaches during Memorial Day weekend? Look out for sharks
Memorial Day weekend in US: Beachgoers alerted about presence of sharks in shallow waters; avoid areas where seals are present or schools of fish are visible
Published on May 25, 2024 09:22 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Portland, Maine
100 new marine species including mystery creature discovered in New Zealand
According to marine biologist Alex Rogers, the number is likely to increase as they "work through more and more of the samples.”
Published on Mar 13, 2024 04:45 PM IST
How West African countries are using technology to save marine environment
Tech tools have helped countries to more efficiently manage and monitor the marine environment.
Published on Mar 07, 2024 11:35 AM IST
PTI |
The perils of a Le Pen presidency
Even three years out, the prospect is alarming
Published on Feb 29, 2024 08:42 PM IST
The Economist
World Jellyfish Day 2023: Date, history and significance
World Jellyfish Day 2023: From history to important facts, here's all that you need to know about World Jellyfish Day.
Published on Nov 01, 2023 08:47 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
World Maritime Day 2023: Date, history, theme and significance
World Maritime Day celebrates maritime safety, security, and the marine environment. From date to theme, here's everything you need to know about this day.
Published on Sep 27, 2023 03:25 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi
World Snorkeling Day 2023: Date, history significance and all you need to know
World Snorkeling Day is a global celebration of snorkeling's beauty and promotes ocean preservation. From date to history, here's all you need to know.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 03:10 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi
NSG commandos, Marcos to guard G20 meet venue in Srinagar
This was decided in a meeting convened by additional director general of police (ADGP), Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar, on Tuesday, wherein inputs were also sought from the heads of various international agencies
Updated on May 03, 2023 11:16 PM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
U.P’s first fish repository comes up in Lucknow
A National Fish Museum and Repository with a collection of 1,900 fish species from across India is set to open on April 14 in Lucknow on the campus of the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources. The institute said it is the first fish museum and repository in the state and has the largest collection of preserved fish. The museum will feature finfish and shellfish voucher specimens of freshwater, marine, and brackish water environments, and will be open to researchers, students, teachers, scientists, and the general public.
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 10:39 PM IST
Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow
Marine heatwaves are sweeping seafloor around North America
A team of scientists with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have conducted the first assessment of marine heatwaves along North America's continental shelves.
Published on Mar 16, 2023 04:27 PM IST
Reuters |
Marine predators, animals that are small, can fly perceive time fastest: Study
The study, which is the largest of its kind to date, analysed the rate at which over 100 animals perceive changes in the world -- known as temporal perception.
Published on Jan 03, 2023 03:50 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Nisha Anand
Dolphin cruises help Istanbul treasure its Bosphorus bottlenoses
Dolphin cruises help Istanbul treasure its Bosphorus bottlenoses
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 06:50 PM IST
AFP |
Policies and People | Are marine heatwaves affecting India’s monsoons?
Research by Indian scientists shows there is a close link between marine heatwaves and atmospheric circulation and rainfall. To soften the impact of these changes, India must scale up its observation capacity and climate resilience efforts
Updated on Mar 25, 2022 06:22 PM IST
Check out Super Bowl’s first poet, Amanda Gorman's powerful poem at NFL here
‘Carry forth the call of our captains’: America’s first ever National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman stirs the country once again with her original poem at the Super Bowl with unthinkable collision of grace and glitz. Check her full poem, Chorus of the Captains, here
Updated on Feb 08, 2021 07:46 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz