One of the most successful methods for assuring accuracy of measurement in different laboratories and tracing the same to the national standards is...

Deep-sea exploratory surveys have added several new species to the biodiversity of the Indian icthyofauna. These surveys have also identified new...

Economic activities in the Indian Ocean Region show enormous potential for growth. However, these are likely to come with major environmental costs...

Phytoplankton constitute the primary link in the food web of marine life and are a provider of oxygen. Satellite observations using remote sensing...

Observational data on sea level rise, available since 1870, shows a constant rise. The multiple causes responsible for it have been traced to rising...

Observations in Polar Regions are essential for understanding changing climate. This article provides insights into how a floating laboratory—the...

Oceans play a major role in the hydrological cycle, moderate the climate and act as the primary sink for carbon dioxide. The complex bathymetry of...

Energy consumption in India has increased greatly since the 1980s,  but domestic production has remained sluggish. Renewable energy now offers a...

A total of 19 states in India have introduced a ban on plastic bags. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh too have recently joined the fight against plastic...