Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
The Suo Moto Statement made by Shri Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State of Environment and Forests (Independent Charge) in Lok Sabha on environmental implications of the recent oil spill off Mumbai coast.See Also Report: Marine litter: a global challengewww.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/278021 Feature: How vulnerable is Indian coast to oil spills? Impact of …
Kolkata, 9 Aug: With a drop in marine fish catch, the fish cultivation in ponds and tanks should be increased, vice-chancellor of West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences Prof CS Chakrabarti said today.
This is the story of how our fishermen, having taken so many fish from the seas closer to home, are now venturing to the ends of the Earth in order to maintain our insatiable appetite for seafood. This is also the story of how a group of Antarctic scientists, environmentalists, …
The initial sections underscore that the bias in fisheries policies towards an export led model has been at the cost of the environment and fishing communities, especially women. The authors then argue, by scrutinising key provisions, that the EU-India FTA further deepens this model and therefore is unlikely to ameliorate …
In the oceans, ubiquitous microscopic phototrophs (phytoplankton) account for approximately half the production of organic matter on Earth. Analyses of satellite-derived phytoplankton concentration (available since 1979) have suggested decadal-scale fluctuations linked to climate forcing, but the length of this record is insufficient to resolve longer-term trends. Here we combine available …
There is increasing concern that ocean acidification, caused by the uptake of additional CO2 at the ocean surface, could affect the functioning of marine ecosystems; however, the mechanisms by which population declines will occur have not been identified, especially for noncalcifying species such as fishes. Here, we use a combination …
TEACHERS HAVE A ROLE:Aruna Basu Sarcar, Director, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Trust, speaking at a function held in Kalimangundu in Ramanathapuram district on Friday. RAMANATHAPURAM: Aruna Basu Sarcar, Chief Conservator of Forests and Director, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Trust (GOMBRT), has appealed to the school teachers to create …
Since the collapse of the pelagic fisheries off southwest Africa in the late 1960s, jellyfish biomass has increased and the structure of the Benguelan fish community has shifted, making the bearded goby (Sufflogobius bibarbatus) the new predominant prey species. Despite increased predation pressure and a harsh environment, the gobies are …
Successful ocean management needs to consider not only fishing impacts but drivers of harvest. Consolidating post-1950 global catch and economic data, we assess which attributes of fisheries are good indicators for fishery development. Surprisingly, year of development and economic value are not correlated with fishery trophic levels. Instead, patterns emerge …
RAMANATHAPURAM: Aruna Basu Sarcar, Chief Conservator of Forests and Director, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Trust, said that placement of buoys demarcating the core zone of Gulf of Mannar was needed to control poaching in the protected areas. Presiding over a consultative meeting on promoting seaweed culture held at Central …
Site Inspection Report on projects: 2x660 MW (Phase-I) Super Critical Coal-based Thermal Power Plant in Sompeta Mandal in Srikakulam; 2640 MW Bhavanapadu Thermal Power Project near Kakrapalli village, Srikakulam District; Alumina Refinery (1.4 MTPA) and Co-generation plant (90 MW) at Srungavarapukota, Vizianagaram; Alumina Refinery (1.5 MTPA ) Smelter Plant (2,50,000 …
A series of surveys were carried out to characterize the physical and biological parameters of the Millennium Atoll lagoon during a research expedition in April of 2009. Millennium is a remote coral atoll in the Central Pacific belonging to the Republic of Kiribati, and a member of the Southern Line …
New England fishermen have mixed feelings about a programme designed to allow overfished species to recover. Mark Schrope reports on how catch shares have scientists fishing for answers.
Fishing down the food chain is a controversial issue that demands further exploration. Redfeed is a marine species located on the second to last level on the food web. It is also one of the potential saviors of the aquaculture industry. The role of effective management of this species is …
Climate change is hitting coastal areas hard: rises in sea levels, ocean acidification, extreme events, bleaching and death of coral are all climate impacts which will require adjustments socially and economically. This report provides practical guidance for coastal communities and industries to adapt to climate change. Climate change is the …
Although recent studies suggest that climate change may substantially accelerate the rate of species loss in the biosphere, only a few studies have focused on the potential consequences of a spatial reorganization of biodiversity with global warming. Here, we show a pronounced latitudinal increase in phytoplanktonic and zooplanktonic biodiversity in …
Fisheries bycatch is a primary driver of population declines in several species of marine megafauna (e.g., elasmobranchs, mammals, seabirds, turtles). Characterizing the global bycatch seascape using data on bycatch rates across fisheries is essential for highlighting conservation priorities. We compiled a comprehensive database of reported data on marine turtle bycatch …
