Marine ecosystem
Climate Change Impact on Sea Butterflies
Sea butterflies, also known as sea snails, are fascinating and delicate creatures that play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem. However, the smallest species of sea butterflies, found in the Southern Ocean, are facing significant challenges due to climate ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Marine Spatial Planning Framework
The process of allocating spaces in marine zones for human activities is called the Marine Spatial Planning Framework (MSPF). The space is allocated for economic purposes, ecological purposes, or social purposes. The key elements of the framework are ecosystem-based plans, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Small Portion of Prokaryoplankton Consume Most of the Oxygen in the Ocean
A new study led by researchers from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences found that a small fraction of marine microorganisms is responsible for most of the consumption of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide in the ocean. Key Findings of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring System
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has developed a Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station (CMWQMS) and launched Electric Environmental Monitoring Vehicle (EV). What is a Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station? The Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station (CMWQMS) was ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
One Ocean Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address high-level segment of “One Ocean Summit” on February 11, 2022, through a video message. Key Facts The summit will also be addressed by several other heads of states and governments from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Summits and Conferences
India, Germany MoU on Cities combating plastic entering the marine environment
India and Germany have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on “Cities Combating Plastic Entering the Marine Environment”. It is in line with the objective of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. About the MoU According to the MoU, the project to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
National Marine Turtle Action Plan Launched
The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has released ‘Marine Mega Fauna Stranding Guidelines’ and ‘National Marine Turtle Action Plan’ recently to create a conservation paradigm for the marine mega fauna and marine turtles. Highlights The documents were ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Report on Decline of US Coral Reefs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration along with the University of Maryland released a report on health of coral reefs in US Virgin Islands and in Hawaii and Guam in the Pacific. Key Findings The study has found that only ..