Where and what are the coordinates? Located in the Cuddalore dist., about 4–5 hours driving distance from Chennai (https://goo.gl/maps/eJWW3U64RjeK4dUu5), the Pichavaram mangrove forest is located between two prominent estuaries, the Vellar estuary in the north and Coleroon estuary in the south. The Vellar-Coleroon estuarine complex forms the Killai backwater and Pichavaram mangroves. Lesser known fact isContinue reading “A Swamp that saves Lives— The Magic of Pichavaram”
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The Cost of Leather
by Prithvi S. With the advent of the twenty-first century, it is evident that the population has reached a new peak. Consequently, the demand for products has almost doubled or even tripled in the past decade. Furthermore, it is not even an exaggeration to speculate that the rate at which the demand for various productsContinue reading “The Cost of Leather”
Antarctica – the heaven at risk?
A scientific haven impacted by a growing economy and global warming
Assam’s Success Story
It was not many years ago when multiple news agencies had reported an alarming decline in the tiger population all across Assam. Today, a 250% growth has been recorded in the number of tigers in Assam! Kaziranga, Manas, and Orang have witnessed a boom in the number of tigers. The population of tigers in KazirangaContinue reading “Assam’s Success Story”
The trade of zebra loaches
Zebra loaches, a fish species endemic to the freshwater regions of Western Ghats, are far from safe today. Magnificent stripes gracing their small bodies of around 7cm have become a burden to possess rather than a natural boon. And the reason behind this is us. In order to embellish our aquariums, these tiny creatures areContinue reading “The trade of zebra loaches”
Fecal Coliform in the Yamuna
One of the biggest rivers to flow through the world’s largest river basin, the Yamuna river is the pride of our country. Also referred to as the “Jumna” river, it is of immense economic significance in India. It drains really fertile soil that supplements agricultural growth, irrigation and thus helps support the livelihood of thousandsContinue reading “Fecal Coliform in the Yamuna”
Beyond sand
Sand is ubiquitous but we risk running out of this precious resource and now is the time to implement sustainable alternatives.
Limnology report on the Teesta River
by Rohan Nath Introduction In India, Teesta is one of the major rivers that originate from Himalayan glaciers along with Brahmaputra, Ganga, Jhelum, and Sutlej (Fig. 1). More than 1.3 billion people living downstream depends upon the major rivers system of the Himalayan glaciers for water. The Teesta River originates at an elevation of 5033-mContinue reading “Limnology report on the Teesta River”
Poovar’s Dying Beauty
One of Kerala’s most beautiful places is dying, and very little is being done. Poovar- a ethereal tourist attractor located in Thiruvananthapuram, abodes beautiful lakes, hills, and flowering trees. Since 2018, huge quantities of plastic and electronic-waste (e-waste) has washed ashore in Poovar. Heavy metals from e-waste, such as mercury, lithium, lead, and barium, leachContinue reading “Poovar’s Dying Beauty”
Water Quality during Festival in Kolkata, West Bengal
by Rohan Nath Introduction West Bengal and particularly Kolkata is renowned for the festival called ‘Durga Puja’ during the period of Navaratri (Fig. 1). The city is decorated with colours, lights and joy for at least 10 days. From the beginning of the sixth day until the ninth day, the ‘pandals’ (the structure where theContinue reading “Water Quality during Festival in Kolkata, West Bengal”
