Antarctica faces marine plastic pollution, creating a unique ecological niche called the plastisphere. This new microbial community threatens marine life by spreading harmful pathogens and disrupting oceanic processes. However, some bacteria may degrade plastics and hydrocarbons. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for addressing plastic waste in vulnerable marine ecosystems.
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Initiatives to Combat Coral Bleaching in India
Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event In India, the Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event (GCBE4) has impacted regions such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gulf of Mannar, Lakshadweep, and the Gulf of Kachchh. Sl. No. Coral Reef Areas of India faced Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Bleaching impact Cause of Bleaching Andaman and Nicobar IslandsContinue reading “Initiatives to Combat Coral Bleaching in India”