Marine botanists have discovered two new species of economically important red seaweed along the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Daman and Diu. These species, Hypnea bullata and Hypnea indica, contain carrageenan, a biomolecule widely used in the food industry. Additionally, incorporating small amounts of these seaweeds in animal feed has been shown to significantly […]
Indo-Pacific countries are participating in a UN-led training initiative to combat organized crime in the Indian Ocean, focusing on enhancing maritime security. This initiative, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), involves drills like the one near Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, where local military personnel intercepted a smuggling ship and quickly uncovered […]
Less than two months after its delivery to CMA CGM, the LNG-powered dual-fuel containership CMA CGM Belem lost 99 containers off South Africa’s east coast due to severe weather on August 15, 2024. The vessel, with a capacity of 13,000 TEU, encountered adverse conditions near Richards Bay, leading to a significant stow collapse. Initially, the […]
They aim to halt Africa’s significant project. Energy from Spain could jeopardize the Indian Ocean. Recently, several large-scale projects linked to cleaner energy forms have emerged, such as the initiative to mass-produce a highly sought-after fuel. Renewable energies are gaining traction, shaping a very promising future. These renewable energies are not only inexhaustible but also […]
Opponents of deep sea mining faced a major setback as they failed to initiate an international moratorium on the practice. Despite delivering key minerals for renewable energy, deep sea mining poses significant environmental risks. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) debated the issue for the first time, but a draft promoting a policy for marine protection […]
