Marine Biodiversity
Marine biodiversity refers to the variety of life found in ocean ecosystems. It includes numerous species of fish, mammals, plants, and microorganisms. Healthy marine biodiversity supports ecological balance. It provides food, medicine, and livelihoods for millions. Threats like pollution and climate change endanger these ecosystems. Conservation efforts are crucial for sustaining marine life. Protecting biodiversity benefits both nature and humanity.
The alarming decline of sharks and rays has been documented in a recent study. Since 1970, populations of these chondrichthyans have plummeted by over 50%. The primary driver...
December 7, 2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is addressing the challenges posed by climate change to India's aquaculture and fishing communities. Manuel Barange, Director of the Fisheries & Aquaculture...
November 21, 2024
Recent assessments indicate alarming coral loss on the Great Barrier Reef due to extreme weather conditions. The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) reported important declines in coral...
November 20, 2024
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently reported an important increase in the extinction risk of reef-building coral species. As of now, 44 per cent of...
November 15, 2024
Recent observations in the Barents Sea have revealed the largest feeding frenzy ever recorded in deep waters. This remarkable event has captured the attention of marine scientists and...
November 11, 2024
