Rapidly warming Indian Ocean hurtling towards near-permanent marine heatwave state

Marine heatwaves are events where ocean temperatures rise to extreme levels and hold steady for at least five days. These heat waves, that occur over the ocean, are likely to extend to 220-250 days a year by 2050, warns a new study. With increasing marine heatwaves, cyclones can intensify, putting fisheries and people living along the coastline, at risk, reports Mongabay India writer Nidhi Jamwal

Moderate 5.5 magnitude earthquake registered in Indian Ocean: US Geological Survey

Moscow, Mar 10 (Sputnik) A moderate 5.5 magnitude earthquake was registered in the Indian Ocean on Sunday morning, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Indian Ocean perfume islands threatened by climate change

New York, Aug 2 (IBNS): Farmers living on the Indian Ocean Comoros archipelago are being supported through a UN Development Programme (UNDP) initiative, to adapt to climate change in an effort to ensure they can continue to prosper in one of Africa’s poorest nations.