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19 stories for “Ocean” · March 2026
Clear filtersScientists have found evidence of the earliest animals on Earth in rocks about 541 million years old.Researchers detected chemical fossils known as steranes in these ancient rocks.The steranes indicate that sea sponges (...
Indian Navy warships deployed under Operation Sankalp have been kept on standby for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations as tensions rise in West Asia.Operation Sankalp is a maritime security mis...
**Overview** The Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship, INS Tarangini, visited Trincomalee and Colombo in Sri Lanka from February 27 to March 9, 2026. Conducted under the 'Bridges of Friendship' diplomatic initiative, the dep...
India has handed over a high-speed ferry to the Maldives, the island nation's first such vessel. The ferry will be used to start new transport services linking key atolls, namely Faafu and Dhaalu. An atoll is a ring-shap...
World Seagrass Day is observed every year on March 1 to spread awareness about seagrass meadows and marine conservation. The theme for 2026 is 'Seagrasses Enrich Ocean Biodiversity and Fisheries.' Seagrasses are flowerin...
Goa is hosting the fourth edition of the World Ocean Science Congress 2026 at the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Panaji. The congress focuses on ocean health, climate resilience and a sustainable blue econom...
**Overview** On March 2, 2026, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was ceremonially flagged into Mumbai Harbour by Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, proudly marking the successful completion of its...
