The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management in Tamil Nadu has been tasked with mapping the environmental impact of the oil spill following a collision between two ships last month in Che

Scientists have warned that oxygen content in the world's oceans has decreased by more than two per cent since 1960, putting marine life at high risk of devastating consequences.

The bunker oil spilt by Indian flagship vessel M T Dawn Kancheepuram after it collided with the Isle of Man's vessel B W Maple could persist in the environment for months or years if not removed.

The Environment Ministry may issue a show cause notice to the Kamarajar Port (Ennore port) in Chennai for "mishandling" the oil spill following a collision between two ships last month.

The report by Environment Ministry’s southern zonal office has said that the port did not fulfil some of these commitments.

CHENNAI: With a majority of oil slick scooped out off the coast, the Coast Guard is contemplating spraying of imported biodegradable dispersants in the shallow waters where chemical dispersants are

CHENNAI:It has been 10 days since the oil spill played havoc in the bay.

Absence of a Comprehensive Oil Spill Management Plan, despite being in the works for about three years, lack of equipment to deal with oil spills near the shore, the foreign ship heading out of an