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Litter is one of the most pervasive and fastest-growing anthropogenic alterations in the World. Coastal litter degrades the quality and health of the oceans by damaging coastal and marine habitats and harming marine life. According to…
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India and Norway have agreed to jointly work in the area of marine spatial planning (MSP). This is a part of the Indo-Norway Integrated Ocean Initiative taken up under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two countries in 2019.…
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Black clam is one of the most important clam species contributing to more than 70% of clam fisheries in India. A research team in India has concluded that black clams (Villorita cyprinoides) can provide potential early warning information…
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The Lakshadweep islands in India are under the threat of beach pollution mainly from plastic, a recent study has found. Done by scientists at the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Chennai; the study evaluated beach litter at…
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The Earth is warming up rapidly due to climate change which is altering the ecosystems both on land and at sea which we depend on for our food source. In a study conducted by NCCR scientists, it was examined how climate driven upwelling…
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Millions of people depend on oceans for their livelihood and food source. At the same time, the quality of marine resources has to be at safe levels for their continued use. The challenge to keep the marine resources safe comes from…
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