Environment/Science

World Oceans Day underscores need to protect ‘the foundation of life’

New York: Over a third of global fish stocks are being harvested at unsustainable levels – just one example of how human activity is harming oceans, which cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface. more

Plastic, garbage cover earth's third deepest ocean trench: Filipino scientist finds in first ever expedition

A Filipino scientist waiting to be thrilled by the secrets of the world's third deepest ocean trench was taken aback by a not so uncommon site when he spotted a 'white object' ...

‘Dogged pragmatism’ needed to save Ocean: UN Special Envoy

New York:‘Dogged pragmatism’ is needed to save the Ocean as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, according to the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the ...

UN oceans treaty ‘essential’ to combat ‘unprecedented pressure’ on the world’s seas – UN chief

New York, June 18 (JEN): The oceans are not only under “unprecedented pressure” due to climate change, but “half of all living coral has been lost in the past 150 years& ...

Promoting gender equality a ‘crucial contribution’ in effort to restore, protect our planet’s oceans

New York, June 9 (JEN): Women are engaged in all aspects of interaction with our ocean, yet their voices are often missing at the decision-making level, the head of the United Nations cul ...