IRGC Claims US Navy Fires Warning Shots At Iranian Vessel In Persian Gulf
US warships fired several warning shots at Iranian patrol boats in the Persian Gulf in what Tehran calls another “provocative and unprofessional move.” A similar incident involving the US and Iran took...
View ArticleSea Drones: Implications Of The Great Underwater Wall Of China – Analysis
Several emerging trends like increasing congestion of global commons, especially in the maritime domain and the rapid development of disruptive technologies highlight over next decades, countries are...
View ArticleASEAN Should Not Fall Into China’s Trap On South China Sea – Analysis
Ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China and other members of the East Asia Summit (EAS) will gather in Manila this week (Aug. 2-8) to prepare the agenda for the...
View ArticleASEAN, China Agree To Talks On South China Sea Code
China and ASEAN said they both agreed Sunday to a framework for talks on a “code of conduct” in the disputed South China Sea, but the Southeast Asian side indirectly criticized Beijing’s territorial...
View ArticleDhow Trade In The North Arabian Sea – Analysis
By Vijay Sakhuja* The half yearly report on global trends in sea piracy and armed robbery against ships for 2017, published by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), presents a mixed bag of news: the...
View ArticleTiny Fraction Of Oceans Could Satisfy World’s Fish Demand
From sashimi to smoked salmon, ceviche to mussels Provençal, seafood dishes are among the world’s best-loved culinary delights and dietary staples. But the billions of people on the planet may love...
View ArticleOcean Exploration Uncovers One Of Cuba’s Hidden Natural Treasures
A research mission led by Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has uncovered details of one of Cuba’s hidden natural treasures. After nearly two years of planning, a team...
View ArticleNorwegian Research Vessel In Sri Lanka To Assess Marine Resources
A planning seminar is taking place in Colombo for the new Norwegian Research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen to come to Sri Lankan waters in 2018 to carry out a survey on the marine resources. This is part...
View ArticleAcid Zone Of Water Increasing In Chesapeake Bay
An acid zone of water is increasing in acidity in the Chesapeake Bay. These are the findings of a research team, led by University of Delaware professor Wei-Jun Cai. The team analyzed little studied...
View ArticleSouth China Sea Tensions Spill Over Onto Maritime Silk Road – OpEd
Currently the South China Sea (SCS) question has reached a precarious situation. Over the course of social antiquity, territorial differences have often stemmed from historic and cultural claims;...
View ArticleAlgae Fortifies Coral Reefs In Past And Present
The Great Barrier Reef, and most other large reefs around the world, owe their bulk in large part to a type of red algae that grows on corals and strengthens them. New research led by Anna Weiss, a...
View ArticleGrowing Maritime Dispute Between Croatia And Bosnia: Neglected By EU – Analysis
The bilateral international agreement on the state border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia, known as the Agreement on the Border between the two states, or more familiarly, as...
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Transforming South Asia: A Key To The Future – OpEd
Commonalities are what we have in common. In most parts of South Asia the inheritance is common, shared origins, shared languages, shared religions and shared cultures. Yet in each case this common...
View ArticleShip Exhaust Makes Oceanic Thunderstorms More Intense
Thunderstorms directly above two of the world’s busiest shipping lanes are significantly more powerful than storms in areas of the ocean where ships don’t travel, according to new research. A new study...
View ArticleWhen Modi Meets Abe This Week – Analysis
What are the main topics that would draw attention of the two leaders at the India-Japan Bilateral Summit? By K. V. Kesavan Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is scheduled to visit India next week (12...
View ArticlePeople’s Love Of The Seas Could Be Key For Plastic Pollution Solution
Tapping into the public’s passion for the ocean environment could be the key to reducing the threats posed to it by plastic pollution, a new report suggests. Millions of tons of plastic particles...
View ArticleWarming Climate Could Increase Bacterial Impacts On Chesapeake Bay Shellfish,...
Researchers have found that three common species of Vibrio bacteria in Chesapeake Bay could increase with changing climate conditions by the end of this century, resulting in significant economic and...
View ArticleAntarctica: Return Of Weddell Polynya Supports Kiel Climate Model
Currently, winter has still a firm grip on Antarctica. At this time of the year, the Weddell Sea usually is covered with a thick layer of sea ice. In spite of the icy temperatures in the region,...
View ArticlePlastic Litter: The Challenge At Sea – Analysis
By Vijay Sakhuja* A number of innovations and initiatives that are shaping the oceans and seas can potentially help ensure that these water bodies remain environmentally and ecologically stable. These...
View ArticleWarming Seas Could Lead To 70 Percent Increase In Hurricane-Related Financial...
If oceans warm at a rate predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the United Nation-sponsored group that assesses climate change research and issues periodic reports, expected...
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