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Whales can live way longer than scientists had thought

Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and 10% may live past 130 years, according to our new research published in the journal Science Advances. Survivorship curves show female right whales can live to very old ages, but humans are causing North Atlantic right whales to die well short of their potential. Twenty-five years ago, scientists …

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13 hours, 6 minutes ago

Trauma lingers on for survivors of the deadly tsunami that hit Thailand 20 years ago

Associated Press

BAN NAM KHEM, Thailand — The 20-year-old freshman student was still asleep that Sunday morning at the family’s house on the Andaman Sea coast of southern Thailand when her mom, sensing something wasn’t right, woke her up saying they needed to leave right away. The day is forever seared in Neungduangjai Sritrakarn’s memory: Dec. 26, 2004, the day the deadly …

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'Sri Lankan' pirates assault six TN fishermen at sea off Nagapattinam

New Indian Express

NAGAPATTINAM: Six fishermen from Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts were allegedly assaulted and robbed at sea by assailants said to be from Sri Lanka on Friday night. Sources said fishermen C Kumar, K Jegan and N Lakshmanan -- all from Mayiladuthurai camping in Nagapattinam's Kodiyakarai for the past two months -- on Friday afternoon ventured into sea in a motorised boat. …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

Subiksha: Fisherwoman who conquered deep blue

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: The Periyathalai shoreline is alive with the sound of crashing waves when a silhouette emerges in the faint glow of the moonlit sky, balancing fishing nets on her shoulder as the salt-laden wind whips around her. As her father and brother push the vessel into the surf, Subiksha climbs aboard, ready to chart yet another daring voyage into the …

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1 day, 20 hours ago

As fans prepare to bid farewell Gavin and Stacey with a festive swan song, which questions will FINALLY be answered? From Smithy's answer to Nessa's shock proposal, to what REALLY happened on the fish

Daily Mail

There's just four days to go until the much-anticipated final episode of Gavin and Stacey, with fans set to say an emotional goodbye to the beloved comedy, 17 years after it first hit screens. There's just four days to go until the much-anticipated final episode of Gavin and Stacey, with fans set to say an emotional goodbye to the beloved …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

Helicopter Rides Take Flight at Karavali Utsav in Mangaluru

Deccan Chronicle

Mangaluru: The aerial experience rides on a helicopter held as part of the ongoing Karavali Utsav is the new attraction in Mangaluru. The city witnessed an exhilarating start to the helicopter rides on Saturday as Padma Shri awardees Harekala Hajabba and Amai Mahalinga Naik inaugurated the much-anticipated attraction. The duo, celebrated for their remarkable contributions to society, flagged off the …

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2 days, 2 hours ago

Smart, loving Sammy was new to school when the bullying started. Even a teacher took part. At 10 he took his own life. But they weren't finished...

Daily Mail

Sammy Teusch was a smart, funny, loving boy who liked fishing, robots and soccer. Sammy Teusch, 10, tragically killed himself on May 5 after suffering years of abusive bullying Bereaved dad Sam Teusch this week sued the Indiana school district for failing to stop bullies tormenting their son Bereaved dad Sam told DailyMail.com the wrongful death suit, filed this week …

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3 days, 2 hours ago

Proposal to combat sea erosion in Sirkazhi fishing villages

The Hindu

A proposal has been prepared to address the problem of sea erosion and related infrastructure challenges in Sirkazhi’s fishing villages by the Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department. Five fishing villages in Sirkazhi-Manavamedu, Pudukuppam, Nayakkar Kuppam, Keezhamuvarkarai, and Melamuvarkarai lack protected beach landing facilities, forcing fishermen to use unsafe docking methods. Following this, Joint Director of Fisheries Nagapattinam in-charge D. Ilamvazhuthi, …

Sirkazhi Sellanar

3 days, 13 hours ago

Activists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats

Associated Press

MIAMI — Activists sued the federal government Thursday to release images of dead orca whales, sea lions and other marine mammals entangled by commercial fishing boats off the U.S. West Coast. The complaints were filed after the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration failed to fulfill multiple Freedom of Information Act requests filed by Oceana, a Washington-based conservation group, as …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

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China Daily

Resonance from the heart Moldovan artist Tudor Zbarnea has been exploring the history, tradition, culture and national character of his homeland, drawing inspiration from mythology and folk tales to illustrate aspects of humanity. The newly opened Zhoushan Art Museum adds to the city's cultural landscape, and pays tribute to its maritime history and spirit of embracing the challenge of life …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Sri Lanka Navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in the Indian Ocean

Al Jazeera

The 102 refugees, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka’s eastern port of Trincomalee. More than 100 Rohingya refugees from war-torn Myanmar have been rescued while adrift on a fishing trawler off the Indian Ocean island nation by Sri Lanka’s navy, bringing them safely to port. The 102 people, including 25 children, were taken to Sri Lanka’s eastern port …

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‘Never witnessed anything so horrific and tragic’: First responders recount moments from Mumbai boat accident

India TV News

The Mumbai boat tragedy left 13 dead while 99 others were rescued in the ferry accident on Wednesday. People were screaming for help and some were crying,” Arif Bamane, a driver of the Mumbai Port Trust pilot boat Poorva said. ‘Most horrific and tragic’ Bamane said the four of them aboard the pilot boat did their best to save the …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Never seen such scenes: Rescuers describe chaos after Mumbai boat accident

India Today

Mumbai witnessed an unprecedented tragedy near the Gateway of India on Wednesday when a Navy speedboat collided with a ferry, killing at least 13 people. People were screaming for help, and some were crying," Arif Bamane, driver of a Mumbai Port Trust boat, told news agency PTI. "In my career, I have never witnessed such an incident," said Gothekar, whose …

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4 days, 21 hours ago

Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die

Associated Press

Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its injuries, the federal government said. NOAA said in a statement Tuesday that it would “work with authorized responders and trained experts to monitor the whales” and that it will “further document the entanglements and determine if entanglement responses will be …

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5 days, 15 hours ago

Mumbai: 13 dead, two injured as ferry capsizes near Gateway of India, ex-gratia announced

India TV News

A ferry carrying passengers capsized near the Gateway of India in Mumbai leaving thirteen dead and two in critical condition on Wednesday. Rescue operations are currently underway, with the assistance of the Navy, JNPT, Coast Guard, local police and local fishing boats. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: The Navy and Coast Guard have launched a massive rescue operation, with 11 Navy …

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6 days, 3 hours ago

Cyclone Chido kills at least 34 people in Mozambique

Deccan Chronicle

Maputo: Cyclone Chido claimed at least 34 lives after sweeping across Mozambique, the National Institute of Risk and Disaster Management announced on Tuesday. The cyclone first hit the country on Sunday at the Cabo Delgado province, where 28 people were killed, the centre said, releasing its latest information as of Monday evening. Another 319 people were reported injured by the …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles

China Daily

Dishes of stir-fried jellyfish. The country's largest jellyfish breeding, processing and trading area, in 2019 the city was named the "hometown of Chinese jellyfish" by the China Fisheries Association. Situated at the mouth of the Daliao River next to the Bohai Sea, Yingkou has mild sunlight and abundant plankton, one of the main food sources for jellyfish, along with small …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Courts tighten noose around illegal fishing

China Daily

File photo shows rangers capture illegal fishing tools by the Poyang Lake in East China's Jiangxi province. While calling for a sustained crackdown on illegal fishing, China's top court has also urged courts nationwide to prioritize environmental restoration, aiming to provide stronger legal protection for fishery resources. The Supreme People's Court issued four case studies on Monday to guide courts …

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1 week ago

Sunil Gavaskar minces no words on Virat Kohli after India batter’s impatient dismissal on rain-hit IND vs AUS Gabba Test

Live Mint

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar minced no words in calling out Virat Kohli after the former India captain once again fell to his outside off-stump trap in the first innings of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. In the first innings of the third Test against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane, Kohli went chasing a wide delivery off the bowling of …

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Virat Kohli blasted over 'poor, impatient' act as Sunil Gavaskar shows no mercy for reckless dismissal in Gabba Test

Hindustan Times

Different match, but the same story. In the first innings of the third Test against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane, Kohli went chasing a wide delivery off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood, and he ended up giving a simple catch to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came down hard on the Indian batter, who has just managed three …

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1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to raise fishermen arrests with Sri Lankan President

India Today

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has urged the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up the issue of the arrest of "Indian fisherfolk" by Sri Lankan authorities during the visit of the island nation’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to India to secure their early release. Rahul Gandhi further requested the External Affairs Minister …

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1 week ago

Chennai kids express concern over ETPS expansion

The Hindu

“Stalin mama, a plea from our hearts…” reads one of the many messages written on heart-shaped cards by children from Ennore, Tiruvottiyur, and other parts of the city, expressing their concerns about Tangedco’s proposed expansion of the Ennore Thermal Power Station. The letters included pleas such as “No more cancer, Stalin thatha!”, “No power plant near our homes”, “Stop polluting …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Endless potential, new determination: Admiral Tripathi's visit boosts India-Indonesia maritime ties

Firstpost

Institutionalising the India-Indonesia maritime partnership will be crucial as both nations navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. Regular high-level dialogues, expanded training initiatives, and deeper defence-industrial collaboration must form the bedrock of this relationship From securing trade routes to advancing defence collaboration, India and Indonesia are charting a path toward peace, progress, and maritime stability. During his four-day visit, Admiral …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Fishermen conflict: Looking from the other side of the Palk Bay

New Indian Express

The umbilical cord When asked about the furore in Tamil Nadu triggered by the continuous arrests of Indian fishermen and seizure of their boats by the Sri Lankan Navy, Ravichandrarasa said they feel sorry for those getting arrested since most of them are poor daily wage labourers and not wealthy boat owners. “Thoppul kodi uravu”, which means connected through the …

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Whales can live way longer than scientists had thought

Trauma lingers on for survivors of the deadly tsunami that hit Thailand 20 years ago

'Sri Lankan' pirates assault six TN fishermen at sea off Nagapattinam

Subiksha: Fisherwoman who conquered deep blue

As fans prepare to bid farewell Gavin and Stacey with a festive swan song, which questions will FINALLY be answered? From Smithy's answer to Nessa's shock proposal, to what REALLY happened on the fish

Helicopter Rides Take Flight at Karavali Utsav in Mangaluru

Smart, loving Sammy was new to school when the bullying started. Even a teacher took part. At 10 he took his own life. But they weren't finished...

Proposal to combat sea erosion in Sirkazhi fishing villages

Activists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats

Chinadaily.com.cn

Sri Lanka Navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in the Indian Ocean

‘Never witnessed anything so horrific and tragic’: First responders recount moments from Mumbai boat accident

Never seen such scenes: Rescuers describe chaos after Mumbai boat accident

Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die

Mumbai: 13 dead, two injured as ferry capsizes near Gateway of India, ex-gratia announced

Cyclone Chido kills at least 34 people in Mozambique

Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles

Courts tighten noose around illegal fishing

Sunil Gavaskar minces no words on Virat Kohli after India batter’s impatient dismissal on rain-hit IND vs AUS Gabba Test

Virat Kohli blasted over 'poor, impatient' act as Sunil Gavaskar shows no mercy for reckless dismissal in Gabba Test

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to raise fishermen arrests with Sri Lankan President

Chennai kids express concern over ETPS expansion

Endless potential, new determination: Admiral Tripathi's visit boosts India-Indonesia maritime ties

Fishermen conflict: Looking from the other side of the Palk Bay