The green colour of the ocean waters comes from the green pigment chlorophyll present in phytoplankton, the plant-like microbes abundant in upper ocean. Scientists are, therefore, keen to monitor phytoplankton to see their response to climate change
By PTI 13/07/2023
According to Girish Chandra Murmu, the audit will become more important as the blue economy gains prominence
By Outlook Planet Desk 12/06/2023
Scientists find that hypoxia is already happening in some reef habitats now, and is expected to get worse if ocean temperatures continue to warm due to climate change
By PTI 17/03/2023
International Women’s Day is an apt occasion to emphasise that equal representation and participation of women at decision-making tables at all levels should be a top priority to serve the true purpose of the 2030 Agenda in the fight against climate change
By Elsie Gabriel 08/03/2023
The report draws on information collected by a network that monitors the amount of greenhouse gases that remain in the atmosphere after some quantities are absorbed by oceans and the biosphere.
By Outlook Planet Desk 25/10/2021
It is estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the seas and degradation is already being seen in rapidly declining fish stocks across the globe. There is a need to bring more marine areas under protection
By Juhi Chaudhary 06/08/2020