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Of jellyfish, dolphins and the sea

The beauty of our own backyard is often lost on us. However, one always wants to preserve it.

9 Oct 2017 1:19 AM IST

The findings push the origin of sleep further down the evolutionary tree of life - to before the emergence of a centralised nervous system. (Photo: Pixabay)

Jellyfish found to be first animals without brains that sleep

The findings push the origin of sleep further down the evolutionary tree of life - to before the emergence of a...

24 Sept 2017 3:10 PM IST

Fishermen: Fish stock hit by unnatural occurrences

The occurrence of jellyfish in deep waters of Vengurla area of Sindhudurg have been forcing the fishermen to release...

21 Jan 2019 1:12 AM IST

Unusual sightings of jellyfish worry experts

The institute has been gathering data from fishing communities of different areas to determine the exact cause of mass...

21 Jan 2019 1:09 AM IST

The researchers mixed elastic plastic with a fluorine-rich ionic liquid into a gel to create a transparent skin. (Photo: CNET)

Researchers develop jellyfish-inspired self-healing skin

The electronic skin has potential application in developing soft robots and various human-machine communication...

20 March 2019 10:54 AM IST

The species were spotted at Girgaum Chowpatty beach on Tuesday.

Blue bottles come visiting at Girgaum Chowpatty

Marine activists and the BMC have appealed to the citizens to not venture in-to the sea.

12 Jun 2019 4:18 AM IST

Offshore wind farms along with oil and gas platforms inadvertently provide an ideal habitat for jellyfish to survive (Photo: Pixabay)

Beware of jellyfish this Ganpati: BMC

Monsoon is the time, when females arrive at coast side for giving birth in shallow waters.

27 Aug 2019 5:00 AM IST

The population of jellyfish has incredibly surged in the recent years. (Photo: AFP)

Human activity in oceans good for jellyfish

Jellyfish thrive in the man-made disruption of the oceans.

24 Sept 2019 2:40 PM IST

Their sting is neither poisonous nor harmful.

Blue buttons come visiting at Girgaum Chowpatty

Innocuous jellyfish-like beings drop by every year at onset of monsoon.

26 May 2018 2:05 AM IST

The majority of stingray incidents happen when divers and swimmers accidentally step on them, causing the stingray to defend itself using its sting. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 most dangerous sea creatures you should know about

From the elusive sea snake to the fire coral and jelly fish we list sea creatures you should be weary of.

11 May 2018 5:10 PM IST

It is advisable to avoid entering the waters during the occurrence of these organisms. (Photo: DC)

Stingrays visit Girgaum beach

While the butterfly rays are not harmful, the sting of stingrays is known to cause extreme pain and irritation.

21 Sept 2018 1:45 AM IST

Offshore wind farms along with oil and gas platforms inadvertently provide an ideal habitat for jellyfish to survive (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating jellyfish could be the new fad!

Professor Silvio Grecio urges people to start eating jellyfish to lessen their infestation in Mediterranean sea.

17 Aug 2017 10:55 AM IST