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Tsunami warning centre in Hyderabad completes 16 years

INCOIS' ITEWC has so far monitored 102 tsunamigenic events and issued alerts for seven large events to Indian Ocean Rim coastal regions. The facility, 16 years in service, monitors two source regions for potential tsunamis that could hit India's east and west coasts.

The Hindu

Sports, internet bets near-record levels in New Jersey, but 5 of 9 casinos trail pre-pandemic levels

Sports betting and internet gambling were at near-record levels in New Jersey in September, and nearly half of the Atlantic City casinos won more money from in-person gamblers than they did before the COVID19 pandemic

The Independent UK

Could 'marine cloud brightening' reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?

It might sound like science fiction, but “marine cloud brightening” is being seriously considered as a way to shield parts of the ocean from extreme heat.

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We landed a camera on Venus before seeing parts of our own oceans – it’s time to ramp up observations closer to home

Viewed from the Voyager 1 space probe as it passed beyond the edge of the solar system, Earth and Venus might not look too different – same diameter, similar mass and distance from the Sun.

The Conversation

INCOIS ocean state forecast services for Sri Lanka

INCOIS provides daily ocean state forecast services to Sri Lanka, such as wind, wave, swell, currents, sea surface temperatures, etc. It also monitors algal bloom and coral bleaching to inform fishermen, fishery resource managers, researchers, and others. It checks water quality near beaches for temperature, salinity, oxygen, etc. to inform…

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Cooperation in Indo-Pacific is in interests of India and Vietnam: Jaishankar

India, Vietnam share interests in Indo-Pacific. ASEAN centrality, Quad contribution highlighted. India, Vietnam promote multipolar, rules-based global order. US, India, Japan, Australia form Quad. Indo-Pacific region includes Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, South China Sea. ASEAN dialogue partners incl. India, US, China, Japan, Australia. India, ASEAN ties boosted in trade, investment,…

The Hindu

‘Every square inch is covered in life’: the ageing oil rigs that became marine oases

Built decades ago, California’s offshore oil platforms are home to a huge diversity of marine life. Now a debate rages over their future

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How is the Indian Ocean Rim Association a key bloc for India? | Explained

Has the Indian Ocean Rim Association managed to keep out big power rivalries? What are its focus areas?

The Hindu

Antarctic Ice Shelves Pour 66.9 Trillion Tonnes Of Fresh Water Into Oceans

Melting ice shelves and global warming cause significant loss, threatening ocean circulation.

Zenger

Kufos teachers stage protest demanding inquiry into varsity’s financial crisis

Members of the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) Teachers’ Association organised a sit-in protest demanding an inquiry into the financial crisis faced by the university. The association demanded permanent appointments to the posts of Finance Officer, Registrar and Planning Director.

The Hindu

Lawsuit: Mississippi Town Declared Houses 'Blighted' Without Notice

Mississippi only gives property owners 10 days to challenge a blight finding that could lead to their house being seized through eminent domain.

Reason

Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem

Fishing for krill is banned in U.S. waters due to concerns it could impact whales, seals and other animals that feed on the shrimp-like creatures

The Independent UK

Antarctica has lost 7.5tn tonnes of ice since 1997, scientists find

Study finds more than 40% of ice shelves have shrunk, with millions of tonnes of freshwater entering ocean

The Guardian - UK

Orsted puts up $100M guarantee that it will build New Jersey's first offshore wind farm by 2025

The Danish wind energy company Orsted has put up a $100 million guarantee that it will build New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm

The Independent UK

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Fisker's Expansion Into China Starts In December With First Store

The first Fisker Lounge in China located in Shanghai's city center is a key part of the brand's strategy to enter the world's largest EV market.

Salon

Treasure trove of "mermaid purses"

An otherworldly nursery of seldom-seen creatures underscores the need for deep sea protections

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Pasifika culture makes waves with landmark exhibition

Pacific Islands heritage is on display in a permanent gallery at the Australian Museum, called Wansolmoana or One Salt Ocean.

The Hindu

India and Australia have reached tactical interoperability, there is opportunity to start coordinating activities: Australian officer

India-Australia military cooperation has reached a stage of tactical interoperability, with opportunity to coordinate activities and leverage resources for better situational awareness. Both countries share intelligence and information, and are looking to operationalise the relationship.

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At Indian Ocean conference in Colombo, Jaishankar raises dangers of unviable debt, projects

India wants to be a "friend to the world" and work to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indian Ocean region. India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh discussed dangers of unsustainable debt and witnessed signing of three agreements on bilateral cooperation. India took over as Vice Chair of IORA, which includes…

The Conversation

New treaty to protect the world's oceans may hurt vulnerable African fisheries

Following two decades of fierce negotiations, over 60 countries recently signed a UN Ocean Treaty to conserve biodiversity on the high seas.

The Conversation

What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast

Seawater intrusion is the movement of saline water from the ocean or estuaries into freshwater systems. The seawater that has crept up the Mississippi River in the summer and early fall of 2023 is a reminder that coastal communities teeter in a fragile land-sea balance.

The Hindu

Sincere respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity remains foundation for reviving Indian Ocean as strong community: Jaishankar

India's EAM Jaishankar said multilateral rules-based order, respect for sovereignty & territorial integrity is foundation for reviving Indian Ocean as strong community. India will contribute to build capacity, secure safety & security in region, focus on Maritime Safety & Security & Blue Economy. India will work to strengthen IORA's institutional,…

The Conversation

Even temporary global warming above 2℃ will affect life in the oceans for centuries

There is growing consensus that our planet is likely to pass the 1.5℃ warming threshold. Research even suggests global warming will temporarily exceed the 2℃ threshold, if atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) peaks at levels beyond what was anticipated.

Newcastle Herald

Reason for covering open-air change rooms 'nonsensical', says baths group

'The desire for people to retain their modesty is not new and predates drones.'

The Conversation

Mauritius sea sponge produces chemicals that can kill liver cancer cells – findings are a positive first step

For thousands of years, medicines have been developed from natural sources – mostly from plants. In recent decades, though, drug hunters have been looking at the immense diversity of marine organisms as potential sources of new medicines.

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