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World's oceans set new surface temperature record, scientists fear could r
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
This week, the average surface temperature of the world’s oceans reached 20.96C, breaking the 2016 record--20.95C.
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INCOIS-Reliance Foundation mega campaign for Maharashtra fishing communiti
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Over 200 coastal fisherpersons from Maharashtra experienced first-hand the use and benefits of information services as well as related technologies for strengthening livelihoods during a ‘Mega Awareness Campaign on Ocean Information and Advisory Services’.
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Mineral iron is important in ocean ecosystems: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to new research published in Nature, mineral forms of iron play an important role in regulating the cycling of this bio-essential nutrient in the ocean.
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Russia kicks off naval drills in Baltic Sea; Putin discusses grain deal wi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
After the drills, combat ships will make inter-fleet passages to their permanent naval bases, while aircraft will return to their home airfields
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Japan, China clash over Fukushima water release into Pacific Ocean
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
During an international nuclear nonproliferation meeting held in Vienna, Japan and China clashed over Tokyo's plan to release treated water into the Pacific Ocean from the disaster crippled Fukushima No 1 nuclear power plant into the sea, reported The Japan Times.
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Kiwifruit from Chile – Health in Every Bite is now available in India
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 1: Chile in South America is a global leader in food exports. Over 80 million consumers in more than 100 countries eat a piece of Chilean fruit every day. The country is ideally suited for fruit production as it is protected by natural geographical barriers such as
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Second half of southwest monsoon "very likely to be normal": IMD
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
During the second half of the southwest monsoon season, normal to above normal rainfall is very likely over most parts of subdivisions adjacent to or along the Himalayas, east-central India, and some parts of east and northeast India, the IMD said.
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INS Visakhapatnam reaches Muscat to enhance India-Oman maritime partnershi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Indian Navy and Royal Oman Navy are working together to address security challenges in the region and the warship is part of the Western Naval Command Fleet
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Macron becomes 1st French President to visit Sri Lanka, pledges assistance
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As the fourth-largest creditor to Sri Lanka, France pledged its assistance in the debt restructuring process, aiming for a positive outcome for the country, the statement read.
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Study discovers new isopod species that feeds on fish
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers discovered a new species of marine cryptofauna in the Florida Keys. The majority of the biodiversity in the ocean is made up of microscopic, hidden species known as cryptofauna. There are 15 species of Gnathia in the region, including the nearly three-millimetre-long isopod.
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French President Macron makes 'historic' visit to Sri Lanka
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
“It was a pleasure to welcome French President @EmmanuelMacron on his historic visit to #SriLanka. During the bilateral meeting that followed between our delegations, we discussed the wide range of areas of French-Sri Lankan cooperation and agreed to further strengthen our relations
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Four Australian crew members missing after military helicopter crash
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Four crew members are missing after an Australian military helicopter crashed into the ocean off the coast of Queensland, near Hamilton Island, during a major joint military drill with the US late Friday, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
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