Marine Pollution
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Plastic pollution is threatening the world’s oceans – and the US shares much of the blame
On a per-capita basis, the US produces more plastic waste than China – a nation often vilified over pollution-related issues.
Matthew Savoca, The Conversation, Anna Robuck, The Conversation & Lauren Kashiwabara, The Conversation
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In the Gulf of Mannar, abandoned fishing nets are posing a threat to corals and the marine ecosystem
Though marine debris spans an area of only 1,150 square metres, researchers are worried about its impact on one of India’s only four major coral reefs.
Aathira Perinchery
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These plastic items are the deadliest for marine species and birds
Plastic in the ocean is eaten by over 700 species, but just a few items are responsible for the most deaths.
Lauren Roman, The Conversation, Britta Denise Hardesty, The Conversation, Chris Wilcox, The Conversation & Qamar Schuyler, The Conversation
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Already struggling, Bangladeshi fishers cannot find hilsa in peak season
Thousands risk starvation as the prized species has been elusive this season.
Rafiqul Islam Montu
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Most of the plastic debris along Kerala’s coast comes from fishing waste
Other studies have shown similar trends in Puducherry and Mangaluru.
Neha Jain
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Microplastics from homes and factories are ending up inside mussels off Chennai’s coast
A new study reiterates the sheer scale of plastic pollution in the oceans.
Neha Jain
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Plastic pollution is hurting life-giving ocean bacteria that produce 10% of the world’s oxygen
New research shows that chemicals leached from ocean plastic impair the growth of the most abundant photosynthesising organism on Earth – Prochlorococcus.
Philippa Kearney, The Conversation
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US explorer descends 11 km into the Pacific in deepest-ever dive, finds plastic waste
Retired naval officer and investor Victor Vescovo said he conducted an expedition inside a submersible to reach the deepest place on earth, the Mariana Trench.
Scroll Staff
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Italy: Pregnant sperm whale found dead with 22 kg of plastic in stomach
Researchers said the animal was malnourished and likely unable to feed her foetus.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Indonesia: Over 1,000 plastic items including flip-flops found in dead sperm whale’s stomach
Indonesia is the world’s second largest plastic polluter.
Scroll Staff
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Thailand: Whale dies after consuming over 80 plastic bags
The pilot whale was discovered barely alive in a canal in the southern province of Songkhla on Monday.
Scroll Staff
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Video: Why coral reefs are so important (and why they mustn't be allowed to die)
Most of them face serious threats from both climate change and human activity.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa