Tag: oceans

Oceans at risk: The Commonwealth’s blue-economy dilemma

Features Ruwanthi Abeyakoon -
From the ancient times, ocean has been vital for humanity. The sea is a massive driver of the global...

Oceans in Crisis: Commonwealth Nations Sign Bold Pact to Save the High Seas!

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration, signed during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, marked a major step...

A Global Call to Save Our Oceans

Environment Warsha De Silva -
Environmental (Commonwealth Union)_ Though the oceans have long been admired for their beauty and mystique, what they hide beneath...

Australia Expands Marine Park in Landmark Move, But Conservationists Call for More Protection and Funding

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Australia is poised to protect a larger portion of its ocean territory than any other nation, following a decision...

Ancient Hot Springs ties to the Evolution of life on Earth

Science & Tech S De Silva -
Science & Technology, UK (Commonwealth Union) – Ancient hot springs hold a unique place in Earth's history, providing a...

Global hands to celebrate World Oceans Day!

Global S De Silva -
Global (Commonwealth Union) – Every year on June 8th, people across the globe join hands to celebrate World Oceans...
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The Bilge Blight (Part 2): The after-effects of dumping

Environment admin -
By Kavinda Ratnapala Research which lends the greatest assistance towards understanding where the discharged bilge finally settles comes from studies...

The Bilge Blight (Part 1.1): Sri Lanka in Focus

Environment admin -
By Kavinda Ratnapala. Focusing on bilge dumping incidents in Sri Lankan waters, this essay takes a brief detour from the...