Human error | Plunge of United flight towards ocean was mistake of pilot, says NTSB

World's oceans set new surface temperatures. Break their 7-year record. Experts fear temperatures could rise even further.

World’s oceans set new temperature record

India's Samudrayaan project will be the nation's first manned ocean mission. India could join the elite group of countries who have conducted subsea missions with specialist technology. What is more to the Samudrayaan mission? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India set to explore the depths of the ocean with the Samudrayaan project

There's a new contender for the heavyweight title. Look at this blue whale! Scientists unveil a partial skeleton of a newly discovered whale found in Peru.

Scientists unveil a partial skeleton of an ancient whale in Lima

Ocean waves are getting bigger as Earth gets warm, study says

From torrential rains causing floods and landslides to scorching heat waves taking a heavy toll extreme weather patterns are becoming frequent across the world. Now a bigger threat seems to be on the rounds, a new study reveals that a vital system of ocean currents could collapse within a few decades due to global warming.

Vital ocean currents could collapse by mid-century: Study

Scientists find ancient ocean water in Himalayas, offer insights into Earth’s past

Gulf stream in peril: Study suggests collapse possible as early as 2025

Climate change making world's oceans 'green', suggests new study

US: Heaps of seaweed full of flesh-eating bacteria hit Florida beaches

According to Bhutan's Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji, the kingdom is close to finding a solution to its border dispute with its neighbour China. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibbal outside of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dorji confirmed that the border is peaceful and serene and refuted China's claims to be invading its land. He also hoped that the border would be marked as quickly as possible to prevent any potential future disputes.

6th Indian Ocean Conference: Bhutan's Foreign Minister thanks Indian govt for support during Covid

Bangladesh's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam speaks to WION on ties with India, G20, and more.

Bangladesh's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam on ties with India, Pakistan

On the second day of the Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, high-level delegations and also think tanks from about 25 different countries are taking part in the sixth edition of the conference. Watch WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal in a conversation with Sri Lanka's ports, shipping, and aviation minister Nimal Siripala De Silva.

6th Indian Ocean Conference: Sri Lankan minister Nimal Siripala De Silva talks on India-Lanka relationship

With sea surface temperatures swelling to new highs, scientists warn carbon pollution has potential to turn oceans into a global warming "Time bomb".

'Oceans becoming ticking time bombs'

World’s ocean surface temperature smashes record, reaches an all-time high of 21.1ºC

Slowly but gradually, Africa is splitting into two. As per research, two major sections of the continent are peeling apart, which could eventually form a new ocean. The colossal breakup is associated with the East African Rift System (EARS), one of the largest rifts in the world.

How Africa is forming two new continents & an ocean as it slowly divides into two

The thwaites glacier in Antarctica, nicknamed the doomsday glacier is on the edge as warm water from the ocean has seeped into its weak spots. Alyson Le Grange tells you more.

Antarctica's 'doomsday glaciers' is in trouble

According to a recent study, scientists have warned that deep-sea mining could be doing irreparable damage to blue whales and other rare marine creatures. The noise produced by mining the seabed can in turn interfere with whales’ ability to communicate with one another leading to extreme damage. @mohammed11saleh brings you this report.

Deep-sea mining pose 'risk to ocean ecosystems': Study

Marine biologists in Argentina have returned two green turtles to the ocean who were rescued after they became entangled in fishing nets. Watch this report to know more.

WION Climate Tracker | Two rescued sea turtles released back to ocean in Argentina after detox

Marine sanctuaries are supposed to protect ocean life but what can they do when this life moves away as climate change heats our planet's seas, many marine species are permanently migrating in the search of cooler habitats.

WION Climate Tracker: Marine life flee warming oceans; climate change heats planet's seas

Australia is planning to set aside 30% of the land and oceans for conservation. The announcement was made by the Australian environment minister. As per the reports, Australia is suffering species decline.

WION Climate Tracker: Australia plans to set aside 30% of its territory for conservation

Now a new study has shown that nearly about three times the amount of water that is found in the ocean actually lies under the Earth's crust.

Most of the Earth's water is underground?

More than 80% of the oceans still remains unexplored by the humans. Coral reefs are at the risk of being destroyed by the climate change. There is a new discovery to restore coral reefs and scientists can train corals to spawn.

WION Climate Tracker: Scientists trigger spawning of 6 species of corals

A new scientific expedition is all set to explore the depths of the Maldives' ocean. It will help understand what lies below the waves, deeper than the swimming areas for scuba divers.

New scientific expedition to explore depths of the Maldives' ocean

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