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The lack of data on the reasons behind the rapid intensification of tropical cyclones in the north Indian Ocean is a research gap that needs immediate attention, as per experts.

Understanding cyclone behaviour in a changing climate

Sahana Ghosh 11 Jul 2022
Image shows a black and white image of cyclone Bhola

[Explainer] What are tropical cyclones? How are they formed?

Phalguni Ranjan 1 Jun 2022

The Arabian Sea faces an increased frequency and duration of marine heatwave days, finds study

Sahana Ghosh 1 Jun 2022
The vast expanse of roiling grey clouds advances from the Arabian sea and makes landfall in Kerala, around the first week of June, kickstarting the southwest monsoon season. Photo by Anoop Joy/ Flickr.

[Explainer] How does the Indian monsoon develop?

Anusha Krishnan 30 May 2022

Unpacking how cyclones impact mangroves’ ability to soak up carbon dioxide

Sahana Ghosh 14 Oct 2021

The upcoming marina at Malpe and why the local residents are against it

Rashi Goel 10 May 2021
There is an urgent need to develop a more resilient and capable observing system to factor in the accelerating pace of climatic and oceanic change. Photo by Blueocean/Wikimedia Commons.

Improved monitoring proposed in the Indian Ocean as climatic and oceanic changes increase

Sahana Ghosh 7 May 2021

A single-celled organism threatens the vast Arabian sea and the millions that depend on it

Malavika Vyawahare 20 Jan 2021

Fishers try to stay afloat amid lockdown

Supriya Vohra 10 Apr 2020

A journey through the clouds to improve Indian monsoon forecast

Sahana Ghosh 5 Mar 2020

Kerala’s monsoon trawling ban has become a bone of contention

Haritha John 31 Jul 2019
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What underwater sounds tell us about marine life

Sejal Mehta 4 Feb 2019
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A new species of shark from studying fish by-catch

Manupriya 28 Jan 2019

India develops ‘real time’ tsunami prediction system

Mayank Aggarwal 17 Aug 2018

Kerala’s climate refugees increase as the sea eats into the coast

Haritha John 25 Jun 2018

Fish in Lakshadweep tweak feeding habits to deal with coral bleaching

Sahana Ghosh 19 Jun 2018

[Commentary] The coasts need science-based policy action

S. Gopikrishna Warrier 11 May 2018

Offshore winds could bring change to India’s renewable energy sector

Sapna Gopal 27 Apr 2018

Clean vs green: Will India’s offshore wind energy push threaten biodiversity?

Mayank Aggarwal 17 Apr 2018

Mumbai sighting of Olive Ridley hatchlings may not be as rare as imagined

Darryl D'Monte 26 Mar 2018