Ocean

January 02, 2022

Keralite captain comes to the rescue of adventurer drifting in Pacific Ocean

Oil tanker Emerald Spirit's captain Joymon Poulose, a native of Koothattukulam in Kerala, became a saviour for the sailor, Aaron.

December 12, 2021
'Deep-sea mining may wipe out species we have only just discovered'

The extreme, insular ecosystems are powered, not by the sunlight-driven photosynthesis, but by energy from superheated mineral-rich seawater jetting from cracks in the seafloor.
December 05, 2021
'Seaweed may help stop Covid virus from infecting human cells'

Ulvan, extracted from marine algae called Ulva that is food in places like Japan, New Zealand and Hawaii, has previously been reported as effective against some of the human viruses.
November 18, 2021
Clean ocean: Reducing marine debris by 2030 is major among objectives

A three-day online conference highlights more than 30 activities in place or in development around the world that can make important contributions by 2030 to a clean ocean.
October 13, 2021
Research shows how plastics threaten marine biodiversity

The research found that microplastics are affecting the behaviour of hermit crabs, namely their ability during shell fight contests, which are vital to their survival.
September 05, 2021
Gender tussle in the sea: How female octopuses thwart male harassment

The study captured female octopuses on camera using their tentacles to gather debris, including shells, silt and algae, and launch it toward other octopuses with a jet of water.
July 26, 2021
Ever heard the sound of a blue whale? Listen to it recorded first time off Kerala coast

The sound was recorded on ‘hydrophone’, an equipment installed on the seafloor 50 feet below the surface between Vizhinjam and Poovar in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.

Ocean

Keralite captain comes to the rescue of adventurer drifting in Pacific Ocean

They said I'll never get an MBBS seat: Archana Vijayan fights stigma against SMA patients

'Deep-sea mining may wipe out species we have only just discovered'

'Seaweed may help stop Covid virus from infecting human cells'

Clean ocean: Reducing marine debris by 2030 is major among objectives

Research shows how plastics threaten marine biodiversity

Gender tussle in the sea: How female octopuses thwart male harassment

Ever heard the sound of a blue whale? Listen to it recorded first time off Kerala coast

Study shows Covid lockdown reduces ocean noise

Govt approves proposal to roll out project to explore deep ocean for resources

World may lose benefits ocean provides due to human activities: UN