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Deepest-ever Indian dive: Two aquanauts reach record depths in Atlantic, prep for Samudrayaan Mission
August 15, 2025 3:11 am
Last week, aquanauts Commander (Retd) Jatinder Pal Singh and R Ramesh descended nearly 4,000 metres and 5,000 metres in the Atlantic Ocean.
Global oceans are darkening, disrupting life beneath the surface: Study
June 14, 2025 9:10 am
Study by Plymouth researchers shows 21 per cent of the ocean has dimmed in two decades, endangering life dependent on natural light.
UN: Growing threat to oceans a global emergency
June 10, 2025 12:02 pm
As the third UN Ocean Conference begins, coinciding with World Oceans Day, the UN has urged world leaders to translate their pledges into action to safeguard ocean health. But what are the major threats faced by oceans, which act as carbon sink and climate regulator?
Deep sea chronicles: Why the mating of anglerfish is one of nature’s extraordinary love stories
March 26, 2025 12:22 pm
When a male anglerfish finds his mate in the pitch-black expanse of the deep sea, he uses his sharp teeth to latch onto her side.
From black seadevil to doomsday fish, 5 deep sea animals that showed up on Earth's surface for the first time in recent years
February 21, 2025 12:13 pm
In a rare and astonishing event in February 2025, a deep-sea anglerfish—known as the black seadevil—was filmed near the ocean's surface off the coast of Tenerife, Spain. This marked the first recorded live sighting of the elusive creature in daylight
Are deep-sea metals a vital resource or an environmental disaster in the making?
August 05, 2024 12:17 pm
Mining the valuable metals and rare earths found in the ocean floor could permanently damage fragile marine systems.
The tiny nation at the vanguard of mining the ocean floor
May 09, 2024 8:17 pm
The Cook Islands is at the vanguard of a quest to mine the ocean floor for minerals used in electric car batteries. Mining these deposits has never been attempted on a large scale, but their reserves are so vast, proponents argue, that extracting them could power the world’s shift away from fossil fuels
Should you swim in the ocean or the pool? Let's investigate
April 17, 2024 12:46 pm
Whether you seek a challenging workout, a tranquil escape, or a structured training session, we'll help you determine the perfect aquatic haven for your summer swims.
A widespread heat wave has ocean temperatures soaring to record levels
August 05, 2023 9:47 pm
The extreme heat is devastating Florida’s coral reefs, but high ocean temperatures can have more widespread impacts, too, disrupting other marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
All you need to know about World Snorkelling Day
July 30, 2023 12:27 pm
World Snorkelling Day motivates individuals to step outside, appreciate aquatic life and understand the value of ocean preservation.
OCEAN PHOTOS
Saint West, North, Apple: Unusual celebrity baby names
December 08, 2015 11:56 am
While most couples aspire to choose unique names for their children, a few celebrities have crossed the line and seemed to have made the most unconventional picks.
OCEAN VIDEOS
Exiled Tibetans criticise China for deploying missiles
February 19, 2016 8:11 am
Dharamsala, Feb 19 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile on Friday criticised China’s move to deploy surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea. The recent move by China stoked tensions between China and its Asian neighbours and the US. Tibetan government-in-exile spokesman Tashi Phuntsok said the move shows that China has imperial ambitions. He added that since there are claims and counter claims over South China Sea, which is an important sea route, international conflicts are bound to happen. Meanwhile, another Tibetan parliamentarian-in-exile Yeshi Phungstok said China might have maritime ambition to approach the Indian Ocean.
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