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Deep Sea Mining Impacts Still Felt Forty Years On: Study
A strip of the Pacific Ocean seabed that was mined for metals more than 40 years ago has still not recovered, scientists said, adding weight to calls for a moratorium on all deep sea mining activity.
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Coca-Cola Plastic Waste To Reach 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually By 2030: Study
By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the nonprofit Oceana.
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Octopus Caught Hitchhiking On Shark's Back In Viral Video: "Bro Got An Uber"
As the video went viral, social media users reacted in astonishment with many calling the octopus smart for utilising the ocean resources for commute.
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MH370 Disappearance: New Search For Flight Begins In Indian Ocean
More than 11 years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Malaysian government has approved a new search for the missing debris of the aircraft.
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Record High Temperatures In 2024 Caused Ice Loss, Rise In Sea Levels: UN
The report said other factors could also have driven global temperature rises last year, including changes in the solar cycle, a massive volcanic eruption and a decrease in cooling aerosols.
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Atmospheric CO2 Levels Reach 8,00,000 Year-High In 2023: Report
The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) State of the Climate report said the past 10 years (2015-2024) were the warmest on record, with each of the last eight years setting new highs for ocean heat content.
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Opinion | India Should Push Trump To Be Practical About Chabahar
With Beijing's rising influence in South Asia and the Indian Ocean, the Iranian port takes on salience and shouldn't become a casualty of Trump's 'Maximum Pressure' policy.
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Scientists Race To Identify Deep-Sea Species Amid Growing Mining Interest
In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners -- and huge numbers of strange and rare animals almost entirely unknown to science.
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'Dark Oxygen': A Deep-Sea Discovery That Has Split Scientists
Could lumpy metallic rocks in the deepest, darkest reaches of the ocean be making oxygen in the absence of sunlight?
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Peru Fisherman, Missing Since 95 Days Returns From Pacific Ocean
A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his family.
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Stranded In Space, NASA Astronauts Close To Return After Next ISS Launch
Crew-10 is expected to dock early Thursday, followed by a brief handover before Crew-9 departs on March 16 for an ocean splashdown off the Florida coast.
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Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link
Mauritius, strategically located in the western Indian Ocean, is home to a significant population of Indian origin, accounting for nearly 70% of the island's 1.2 million residents.
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Maritime Security, Financial Crimes: What's On PM Modi's Agenda During 2-Day Mauritius Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day state visit to Mauritius on Tuesday to grace the island nation's 57th national day celebrations as the chief guest.
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Trump Job Cuts Threaten Climate Research, Public Safety, Warn Scientists
Climate scientist Tom Di Liberto had dreamed of working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since college. After more than a decade as a contractor, he finally secured a full-time position nearly two years ago.
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World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Grounds Near South Georgia, Raising Wildlife and Environmental Concerns
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has run aground near South Georgia, a key wildlife haven. Scientists are monitoring its impact on marine life, particularly on penguins and seals, as it could disrupt feeding routes. Some experts suggest the iceberg may also enhance ocean productivity by releasing nutrients. If it fragments, it may pose risks to...
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Deep Sea Mining Impacts Still Felt Forty Years On: Study
A strip of the Pacific Ocean seabed that was mined for metals more than 40 years ago has still not recovered, scientists said, adding weight to calls for a moratorium on all deep sea mining activity.
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Coca-Cola Plastic Waste To Reach 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually By 2030: Study
By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the nonprofit Oceana.
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Octopus Caught Hitchhiking On Shark's Back In Viral Video: "Bro Got An Uber"
As the video went viral, social media users reacted in astonishment with many calling the octopus smart for utilising the ocean resources for commute.
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MH370 Disappearance: New Search For Flight Begins In Indian Ocean
More than 11 years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Malaysian government has approved a new search for the missing debris of the aircraft.
-
Record High Temperatures In 2024 Caused Ice Loss, Rise In Sea Levels: UN
The report said other factors could also have driven global temperature rises last year, including changes in the solar cycle, a massive volcanic eruption and a decrease in cooling aerosols.
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Atmospheric CO2 Levels Reach 8,00,000 Year-High In 2023: Report
The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) State of the Climate report said the past 10 years (2015-2024) were the warmest on record, with each of the last eight years setting new highs for ocean heat content.
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Opinion | India Should Push Trump To Be Practical About Chabahar
With Beijing's rising influence in South Asia and the Indian Ocean, the Iranian port takes on salience and shouldn't become a casualty of Trump's 'Maximum Pressure' policy.
-
Scientists Race To Identify Deep-Sea Species Amid Growing Mining Interest
In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners -- and huge numbers of strange and rare animals almost entirely unknown to science.
-
'Dark Oxygen': A Deep-Sea Discovery That Has Split Scientists
Could lumpy metallic rocks in the deepest, darkest reaches of the ocean be making oxygen in the absence of sunlight?
-
Peru Fisherman, Missing Since 95 Days Returns From Pacific Ocean
A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his family.
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Stranded In Space, NASA Astronauts Close To Return After Next ISS Launch
Crew-10 is expected to dock early Thursday, followed by a brief handover before Crew-9 departs on March 16 for an ocean splashdown off the Florida coast.
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Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link
Mauritius, strategically located in the western Indian Ocean, is home to a significant population of Indian origin, accounting for nearly 70% of the island's 1.2 million residents.
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Maritime Security, Financial Crimes: What's On PM Modi's Agenda During 2-Day Mauritius Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day state visit to Mauritius on Tuesday to grace the island nation's 57th national day celebrations as the chief guest.
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Trump Job Cuts Threaten Climate Research, Public Safety, Warn Scientists
Climate scientist Tom Di Liberto had dreamed of working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since college. After more than a decade as a contractor, he finally secured a full-time position nearly two years ago.
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World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Grounds Near South Georgia, Raising Wildlife and Environmental Concerns
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has run aground near South Georgia, a key wildlife haven. Scientists are monitoring its impact on marine life, particularly on penguins and seals, as it could disrupt feeding routes. Some experts suggest the iceberg may also enhance ocean productivity by releasing nutrients. If it fragments, it may pose risks to...
