A new study finds rapid freshening in the Southern Indian Ocean due to warming-driven wind shifts moving water from the Indo-Pacific Freshwater Pool. This creates stratification that traps heat, blocks nutrients, harms fisheries, may weaken AMOC, and heighten cyclones and marine heatwaves.
Click to View MoreAmid the Fourth Global Mass Coral Bleaching Event, scientists found a resilient 1.8 km reef near Kalpeni Island, Lakshadweep, hosting 35 species despite global heat stress. It offers genetic hope against marine heatwaves. The discovery strengthens India’s conservation push, including Biorock restoration and Wildlife Protection Act safeguards.
Click to View MoreA PLOS Climate update reveals India has warmed by 0.9°C since 1901, leading to intensified Arabian Sea cyclones, rising marine heatwaves, and Himalayan ice loss. Urgent action is needed for adaptation, resilient infrastructure, and climate-smart agriculture to safeguard water security and coastal communities.
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