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