Marine minerals from coastal and ocean sources will be critical to the future Indian economy, and metals such as nickel and cobalt will be critical in supporting renewable energy technology.Continue Reading
A team of scientists was shocked when they accidentally stumbled upon an “exceptionally large” mass of coral, Porites sp. at Goolboodi (Orpheus Island) in the Great Barrier Reef that theyContinue Reading
Looking at the ocean one is awed by the power apparent in every wave. One way to harness the ocean’s energy is through a device called a wave energy converter,Continue Reading
In 2019, the “dead zones” in the Gulf of Mexico — areas with too little dissolved oxygen in the water to support aquatic life — totaled almost 7,000 square miles.Continue Reading
Carbon dioxide and ocean pH are key indicators of global warming, so philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt have announced funding to support Keeling Curve carbon dioxide measurements and University ofContinue Reading
A US-based company, Oscilla Power, which claims to have developed a unique technology for harnessing energy by attenuating the waves using a floating devise, will be working with the StateContinue Reading
India has given up on development of two tidal power plants. High costs associated with setting up tidal power plants is the reason behind Indian government’s decision. The proposed tidalContinue Reading
Sharks are covered in denticles (tiny, tooth-like scales), which provide the animal with a tough, protective layer—but are also highly vulnerable to ocean acidification. Consistent exposure to a low pHContinue Reading
