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Sea Urchins : Mass Death

Sea Urchins : Mass Death The Red Sea’s spectacular coral reefs face a new threat, marine biologists warn—the mass death of sea urchins that may be caused by a mystery disease. Sea urchins belong to a group of marine invertebrates called echinoderms, which means spiny-skinned animals. It includes other well-known marine creatures like starfish and […]

Carrying Capacity Assessment

Carrying Capacity Assessment: Carrying Capacity Assessment is a tool for protecting hilly areas through sustainable tourism. It highlights the growth of tourism globally and its impacts, both positive and negative, on hilly regions. Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of people a tourist destination can accommodate without harming the environment or the quality of […]

Pterygotrigla intermedica : New Species Of Marine Fish

Pterygotrigla intermedica : New Species Of Marine Fish The scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of vibrant orange-colored deep-water marine fish from Digha Mohana in West Bengal. Pterygotrigla intermedica is commonly known as gurnards or sea-robins and belongs to the family Triglidae. It is the fourth species of […]

Green Nudge

Green Nudge: A study conducted in China has shed light on the positive environmental impact of implementing “green nudges” in online food delivery platforms. Green nudges are interventions that encourage people to act more sustainably. They are a relatively new policy tool that aims to encourage pro-environmental behaviour. By defaulting to “no disposable cutlery” and […]