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What do a fisherman in Kerala, a scuba diver off the coast of the Andamans, and a child building sandcastles on Juhu Beach have in common? They all depend on healthy oceans - whether for food, income, ...

Forests like the Western Ghats and Sundarbans act as climate regulators. They trap carbon, cool temperatures, and block cyclones. Lose them, and we lose our shield. Published: May 27, 2025 1:44 PM IST ...

India’s marine biodiversity—from the Sundarbans to coral reefs and coastal habitats—is under serious threat, largely due to human activity. Climate change, industrial pollution, and overfishing are ...

Global coral reef bleaching event is largest on record, report says Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in ...

On March 31, a Citizens’ Assembly will take place at the ICCR Rabindranath Tagore Centre, where experts and citizens will discuss ways to protect Kolkata’s green spaces and the Sundarbans.

Why it’s unique Pirotan Island is a small, lesser-known island in the Gulf of Kutch, famous for its untouched beaches and rich marine life. It is part of the Marine National Park. The island is ...

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative for the practice of Mains answer writing. It covers essential topics of static and dynamic parts of the UPSC Civil Services syllabus covered under various ...

The Sundarban Bird Festival 2025 records an impressive 154 bird species, highlighting the region's rich avifauna and the importance of conservation efforts in protecting this unique mangrove ...

Buffy Fish Owl in rain at Sundarban Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, India. File Photo: Special arrangement About 154 species of birds were spotted during the third Sundarban Bird Festival.

Abhinav highlights the fragility of India’s diverse ecosystems and the need for immediate action. “As we face the urgent challenges of climate change and over-tourism, it’s critical to focus on our ...

An initiative will be taken on an urgent basis to make the country's lone coral island Saint Martin's, Kuakata beach and the mangrove forest Sundarbans free from single-use plastic and polythene, ...