National Institute Of Oceanography

The levels of microplastics found in fish and other seafood samples from the Sal Estuary in Goa is worrisome, a study by researchers of the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Panaji has said.

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) has invited application from graduates and diploma candidates for recruitment to the post of Technical Assistant. The last date for submission of application is July 17.

Over 1,000 kg of plastic waste has been found at a beach stretch near Panaji by a team of scientists and students of the Goa-based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), an official said on Monday.

India's only live volcano in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which had started showing activity in the year 1991 after being dormant for over 150 years has once again started spewing ash, the researchers at Goa based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) said on Friday.

Biological pollution, especially e-coli, is a matter of concern in Goa's coastal areas, particularly its rivers, an expert said in Panaji.

Marine archaeologists on Monday claimed to have discovered the world's first ancient urban settlement, which could have been destroyed by a tsunami.

Marine organisms along Goa's shoreline are facing a threat from the huge plastic debris that gets washed ashore during the monsoon season, says a study by National Institute of Oceanography (NIO).

Voicing its staunch opposition to the Jaitapur nuclear power plant, the Shiv Sena has sent a detailed report on the project to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the "adverse impact" it would have on the green belt in Maharashtra's Konkan region.

A treasure trove of corals has been found mid-sea off the Konkan coast by the scientists of the National Institute of Oceanography.

Scientists in the country have found remnants of a historically important port on Goa's Zuari River which is expected to be amongst the oldest signs of human trade on the central west coast and may be contemporary to Dwarka in Gujarat.

Policymakers and scientists from SAARC countries have begun deliberations on climate change, which is adversely affecting ocean and marine life in the region.

India's first ever indigenously built research ship 'Sindhu Sadhna' was launched and dedicated to the nation on Sunday.

Robotic floats armed with sensors will be launched in the Indian Ocean as part of a new India-Australia research partnership to study the Indian Ocean, authorities said on Wednesday.

Astronomers, including an Indian-American, have discovered the most distant galaxy ever found - one created within 700 million years after the Big Bang.

An Indian-origin scientist, who proved how cutting emissions of "black carbon" or soot can significantly lessen the impact of climate change, has been selected for the United Nation's top environmental award.

The levels of microplastics found in fish and other seafood samples from the Sal Estuary in Goa is worrisome, a study by researchers of the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Panaji has said.

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) has invited application from graduates and diploma candidates for recruitment to the post of Technical Assistant. The last date for submission of application is July 17.

Over 1,000 kg of plastic waste has been found at a beach stretch near Panaji by a team of scientists and students of the Goa-based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), an official said on Monday.

India's only live volcano in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which had started showing activity in the year 1991 after being dormant for over 150 years has once again started spewing ash, the researchers at Goa based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) said on Friday.

Biological pollution, especially e-coli, is a matter of concern in Goa's coastal areas, particularly its rivers, an expert said in Panaji.

Marine archaeologists on Monday claimed to have discovered the world's first ancient urban settlement, which could have been destroyed by a tsunami.

Marine organisms along Goa's shoreline are facing a threat from the huge plastic debris that gets washed ashore during the monsoon season, says a study by National Institute of Oceanography (NIO).

Voicing its staunch opposition to the Jaitapur nuclear power plant, the Shiv Sena has sent a detailed report on the project to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the "adverse impact" it would have on the green belt in Maharashtra's Konkan region.

A treasure trove of corals has been found mid-sea off the Konkan coast by the scientists of the National Institute of Oceanography.

Scientists in the country have found remnants of a historically important port on Goa's Zuari River which is expected to be amongst the oldest signs of human trade on the central west coast and may be contemporary to Dwarka in Gujarat.

Policymakers and scientists from SAARC countries have begun deliberations on climate change, which is adversely affecting ocean and marine life in the region.

India's first ever indigenously built research ship 'Sindhu Sadhna' was launched and dedicated to the nation on Sunday.

Robotic floats armed with sensors will be launched in the Indian Ocean as part of a new India-Australia research partnership to study the Indian Ocean, authorities said on Wednesday.

Astronomers, including an Indian-American, have discovered the most distant galaxy ever found - one created within 700 million years after the Big Bang.

An Indian-origin scientist, who proved how cutting emissions of "black carbon" or soot can significantly lessen the impact of climate change, has been selected for the United Nation's top environmental award.