Health
Substituting red meat in diet with quality plant-based foods can cut coronary heart disease risk by 14%: Study
The American Heart Association says that red meats like beef, pork and lamb have more saturated fats than chicken, fish and vegetable sources of protein
Earth Day: There are no fish in the ocean — Declining catch worries fishermen in southern Karnataka
Climate change, unsustainable and unregulated fishing methods have both been blamed for this decline.
Cuttlefish wearing 3-D glasses explain how they find the right distance to strike prey
Cuttlefish catch food using their tentacles, to be successful, they must find the correct distance from the prey.
Exposure to microplastics can effect the growth of marine life, esp in coastal areas
The ingestion of microplastics or particles of plastic smaller than five millimetres impedes the normal growth of fish larvae
Lit fishnets can reduce chances of turtle, dolphins, whales getting caught by accident
Gillnet fisheries have high bycatch rates of threatened marine life like turtles, whales, dolphins, seabirds.
High risk of contamination makes seafood dangerous; people should avoid it for own health if not animal welfare
Seafood has been implicated in so many outbreaks of illnesses that data is collected by official agencies in every country
Ocean calls: Dead coral reefs are beings saved one musical number at a time
A healthy coral reef is very noisy, with swimming fishes, crackling shrimps and this attracts other fish.
River Ganga and its boats have become far too noisy for the river dolphins to communicate
Boats plying on the Ganga for cargo and leisure purposes is leading to an increase in underwater noise levels.
The ocean could be providing six times more food with a few reforms, scientists believe
With reforms, the fishing industry could boost catches by 20 percent compared to today.
Health
Fresh versus frozen foods: Studies show the nutritional value of both is almost the same
When it comes to choosing between fresh and frozen foods, fresh straight-from-the-farm foods are always everyone’s first choice, though some settle for frozen when the situation calls for it, it is a common belief that any fresh vegetable is more nutritious than a frozen one
Amazon's fish have natural 'bullet-proof vests' that let them survive Piranhas
They can grow upto 3 meters long, weighs up to 200 kg and survive up to a day outside of the water.
Curious Kids: Do fish ever get thirsty? If they do, do they drink sea water?
Marine fish have kidneys, which pump excess salt into their pee so they can get it out of their bodies.
Scientists studies Amazon's massive coral reef aboard Greenpeace's ship Esperanza
The Amazon Reef is one of the world's largest reefs but its existence became known only in 2016.
Wildlife Week 2019: Indian fisherfolk transitioning away from tradition is affecting fisheries nationwide
Commercial, industrialized fishing operations seek out migrant labour to fill their large manpower needs.
Shocking news: Researchers discover two new electric eel species swimming in the Amazon basin
E. voltai is capable of delivering a jolt of 860 volts, more than the 650 volts previously recorded from electric eels.
Monstrous alien fish spotted in the rivers of Kerala after the state's 2018 floods
Kerala researchers have found that these alien fish species, arapaima and alligator gar, were caught from four rivers.
Mumbai’s fishermen are relieved after the High courts pause the coastal road project
This project is considered to be the pet project of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, who launched in 2018.
500 species of fish can change their sex in response to their environment: Research
One male Bluehead wrasse protects a harem of females, if the male dies, the biggest female becomes male in 10 days.
Goa health minister rebuts NCP MLA's claim about formalin-laced fish, says tests are conducted to ensure no chemicals are used
Allaying fears about fish that is imported in the state, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said proper tests are conducted on the fish to ensure that no chemical is used to preserve it
World Oceans Day 2019: Glimpses of life and tides in the intertidal, shores and underwater
Here is a glimpse into the wonders of the underworld that we don't get to see too often enough.