"coastline"

Kerala can emerge as India's maritime gateway by leveraging its coastline, ports and marine resources, the Chief Minister said. Highlighting the blue economy's potential, he stressed port-led development, job creation, sustainable ocean governance and the strategic importance of Vizhinjam Port

A study of 738 UK harbour porpoises (1990–2021) shows mercury levels rising about 1% annually, nearly doubling since the 1990s. Higher mercury burdens increased the risk of death from infectious disease, revealing persistent ocean contamination despite the Minamata Convention

Outdated laws, high logistics costs, and dependence on foreign vessels continue to limit the country’s global competitiveness

The Chief Minister outlined that the plan is expected to spur economic growth in the State and generate employment and create infrastructure

State government asks Superintendents of Police of all coastal districts to strengthen patrolling, especially during night hours