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CHENNAI: With the city receiving heavy downpour, the Muttukadu backwaters south of Chennai has turned black with the sudden influx of raw sewage from upstream areas. The wide bar mouth of the estuary was found pushing large volume of raw sewage into the sea, posing a serious environmental hazard. An official from Central Institute of Brackish-water Aquaculture, which is operating …

The Yellow River estuary in Dongying, Shandong province, has entered its prime season for birdwatching as migratory birds arrive for the winter. Official records indicate that the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve now hosts 374 bird species, establishing itself as a crucial hub for migratory birds. Located at the confluence of the Yellow River and the Bohai Sea, Dongying …

The Water Resources Department has accelerated work to clear sand bars from various confluence points of the Buckingham canal and the sea and the Cooum river estuary, ahead of the northeast monsoon, in an effort to alleviate inundation. Of the nearly 47 machines deployed in waterways falling under the WRD’s Araniyar division, the department has engaged six machines in various …

Approved by the State Council in October 1992, the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve, located in Dongying, East China's Shandong province, is a premier protected area. The Yellow River Estuary Ecological Scenic Area, developed from the nature reserve, offers a wealth of unique attractions, including the confluence of the river and the sea, rare migratory bird species, and a …

The Yellow River Estuary bird habitat in Dongying, Shandong province, gained a new world-class identity as a World Natural Heritage site on July 26. At the 46th World Heritage Conference in New Delhi, UNESCO's World Heritage Committee approved the Yellow Sea Migratory Bird Habitats for the World Heritage List. Dongying's Yellow River Estuary bird habitat was successfully included, marking it …

The 2023 Yellow River Estuary Marathon was held in Dongying, a city where the Yellow River meets the sea, on Oct 22, attracting nearly 30,112 runners from 14 countries. Runners take off at the 2023 Yellow River Estuary Marathon in Dongying, Shandong province on Oct 22. Runners in action at the 2023 Yellow River Estuary Marathon on Oct 22. Robert …

Once known as a safe nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles on the eastern coast of India, Godavari estuary has been witnessing high mortality rate among the species during breeding seasons for the last several years. Blaming it on the operation of fishing boats in the ecologically sensitive rookery zone along the 30-km coastline in the Godavari estuary which includes …

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Fishermen oppose pen-shaped memorial in the sea

Various fishermen’s associations have raised concerns over the construction of a pen-shaped memorial for the former CHief Minister M. Karunanidhi in the sea off the Marina coast. K. Bharathi, South Indian Fishermen Welfare Association, said that fishermen of Ayodhyakuppam, Mathankuppam and other nearby villages still cast their nets in the Cooum at night to catch fish. J. Kosumani of Tamilnadu …

A community in Eastchurch fears rising sea levels and increased flooding risk after a landslide in 2020 caused a family to lose their home to the sea. Newell’s home is among the five million properties in England at risk of falling into the sea, according to estimates by the Environment Agency, the country’s public body managing flood risk. An EA …

Where the Yellow River, the second longest river in China, flows into the Bohai Sea at Dongying in East China's Shandong province. Years' efforts to restore the wetland ecosystem have seen species of flora and fauna enriched at the Yellow River's estuary. The Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying, East China's Shandong province, covers about 153,000 hectares, with …

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kurt Finch, owner of Nomad Sea Kayaking, sums the situation up: “If you gave me a thousand people right …

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