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Possibly world’s rarest whale washes ashore in New Zealand, Offering unprecedented research opportunity
The five-meter spade-toothed whale found on Otago beach, South Island, New Zealand, provides rare scientific research opportunities. Awaiting DNA confirmation, it offers insights into habitat and diet. Stored in collaboration with Māori iwi, it's the first specimen for study. Marine adviser Hannah Hendriks and researcher Kirsten Young note the discovery.
France election: Voter turnout high, could force Emmanuel Macron to share power with far right
Voting in pivotal runoff elections in France could lead to a historic victory for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally or a hung parliament, impacting global diplomacy and France's future direction. High turnout reflects the nation's concern over the outcome, with uncertainty looming over potential coalition governments or far-right leadership. The election results will shape France's political landscape for the remaining years of President Macron's term.
First human case of H5N2 bird flu died from multiple factors: WHO
WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier in Geneva clarified the man's death as multi-factorial, with ongoing investigations on the source of H5N2 infection from poultry in Mexico.
What is the Colossal Squid? Everything about marine animal found in Antarctic Ocean
Colossal Squid is a marine animal found in the Antarctic Ocean. A team has recently caught an image of it from a polar tourism vessel.
World Penguin Day 2024: History, significance, interesting facts, and more
World Penguin Day on 25th April promotes penguin conservation, emphasizing the need for habitat protection, awareness of threats like pollution, and celebrating unique penguin characteristics, such as binocular vision and survival adaptations. Penguins are iconic birds noted for their striking black-and-white plumage and ability to live in harsh regions. Penguins spend roughly half of their life on land and the other half at sea.
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Earth Day 2024: Google doodle celebrates planet's natural beauty with stunning aerial shots
Google Doodle celebrated World Earth Day 2024 by showcasing aerial photographs from various locations worldwide, highlighting the planet's natural beauty and conservation efforts. The Doodle featured key locations such as Turks and Caicos Islands, Scorpion Reef National Park in Mexico, Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, Jaú National Park in Brazil, the Great Green Wall in Nigeria, and Pilbara Islands Nature Reserves in Australia. The theme for Earth Day 2024 is "Planet vs Plastics," focusing on reducing plastic pollution.
World faced hottest March ever: EU climate agency
The world experienced the hottest March ever, making it the tenth month in a row that is the warmest on record, the European Union climate agency said on Tuesday.
'Mass bleaching event' threatens Australia's Great Barrier Reef's biodiversity
A 'mass bleaching event' is currently taking place on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, endangering diverse marine species. The seventh such event since 1998, climate change is biggest threat to coral reefs. Urgent action is needed to protect ecosystems and dependent plants and animals. Ocean temperatures have reached record levels, risking large-scale coral mortality. The frequency of bleaching events hampers reef recovery.
Three killed in first fatal Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping, CENTCOM says
In an earlier message on X responding to the Houthi claim, Britain's embassy wrote: "At least 2 innocent sailors have died. This was the sad but inevitable consequence of the Houthis recklessly firing missiles at international shipping. They must stop."
Ex-ISRO engineer helps author world's first 'Hydrogen Ship Rules'
Ship classification societies such as Lloyd's Register certifies ships for sea worthiness by providing classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping ship owners design, construct, operate, and decommission their assets safely as per environmental expectations. This is done by framing rules that are referred to as 'class rules'.
An endangered whale species is speeding towards extinction
Conservationists in the US are pushing for federal rule changes to expand speed restrictions for vessels along the East Coast in order to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whales. The species is facing an "unusual mortality event" and could be functionally extinct by 2035. Ship strikes and entanglements with fishing lines are the leading causes of death for the whales, and climate change is exacerbating the situation. The proposed rule changes have faced opposition from conservative lawmakers and industries worried about the impact on small businesses.
Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to fund coral reef protection
An alliance of nations called the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) has pledged to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from threats like pollution and overfishing. However, experts have warned that this funding will only be effective if broader climate risks are addressed. Rising sea temperatures, caused by climate change, are a major threat to coral reefs. The ICRI aims to secure the future of 125,000 square kilometers of coral reefs and double the areas under protection by the end of the decade.
Assam eyes multiple world records with plantation drive
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that around 1.46 crore seedlings of 53 commercially valuable species have been mobilized of which 1.17 crore seedlings have been mobilized via competitive bidding. As on 5th September, 2023, 68 lakh seedlings have already been delivered to various Stocking Points across the state. This initiative will promote tree Economy in the State and will attract new investment in the wood-based industry sector as over 5000 crore is expected to be added to the state in the period of next 5-10 years from the trees planted under the programme.
Discovery of a new species: Large creature Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star with 20 arms discovered in Antarctica
The unveiling of the Antarctic strawberry feather star stands as a testament to the wonders that await discovery in the uncharted depths of our planet's oceans.
Florida man finds the world's largest Burmese python, fights it
Florida snake hunter, Jake Waleri, captured and killed a six-metre-long Burmese python, in the process registering a record for the largest snake of its species. Waleri and his friends encountered the python at Big Cypress National Preserve while hunting for an invasive species. The python, killed due to its potential threat to the environment, was taken to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
The International Seabed Authority - the United Nations body that regulates the world's ocean floor - is preparing to resume negotiations that could open the international seabed for mining, including for materials critical for the green energy transition.
Europe is world's fastest warming continent: Climate report
Crop-withering drought, record sea-surface temperatures and unprecedented glacier melt are among the consequences laid out in a report by the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service.
10 best marine theme parks in the world: Attractions, ticket price, timings, airfare
The parks showcase a variety of sea animals, providing not only access to dolphins, sea lions, sharks and aquatic birds, but also entertainment in the form of water parks with rides, roller coasters, dining, and much more.
New species of box jellyfish with 24 eyes found. See details
In Hong Kong's Mai Po Nature Reserve, scientists have come across a unique kind of box jellyfish.
What is High Seas Treaty? Know about the historic agreement reached by UN to protect world’s oceans
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated the member nations for finalising the text which ensures the sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond the national jurisdiction. He hailed the treaty as a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of negotiations.
Pacific Ocean holds 63 million square miles of earth's free water
Earth is covered with 30 per cent of land and the rest of the 70 per cent with water. Of the total earth’s water, 96.5 per cent of it is held by the five oceans. One can see water in distinct forms like water vapor, glaciers, icecaps, lakes, etc. Out of the five oceans, the Pacific Ocean is the largest of all as per the National Ocean Service reports. Now, let’s learn more about this gigantic ocean in detail.
Stellar Marine forecasts 2X business growth, plans to expand into agro business
Leveraging Drip Capital’s export financing solutions, Stellar Marine has registered a two fold increase in business growth last year. they also plan to enter the agro-businesses. Read to know more
A fifth of world's reptile species deemed threatened with extinction
Many reptiles are being pushed to the brink, the researchers said, by factors similarly imperiling the world's other land vertebrates - amphibians, birds and mammals - namely, deforestation for agriculture, logging and development, urban encroachment and hunting by people. Climate change and invasive species also present ongoing threats, they added.
Covid pandemic result of degradation of natural areas, species' loss, exploitation: UNEP India
India has taken the path of short-term economic interest over decades and this has diminished the ability of ecosystems to provide and support both humans and other life forms, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) official said while speaking to PTI.
Marine engines for Assam boat owners with world Bank funding
Assam transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary held a webinar to review the works of Inland Water Transport (IWT), Assam. He said Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society is implementing the Assam Inland Water Transport Project with funding from World Bank. As part of the project a scheme has been prepared for boat owners named, ‘Jibondinga’.
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