Figure 1: An industrial setting in the fisheries industry As per the quote above, fisheries and aquaculture play an immensely important role in the livelihood of people and serve as an aspect where biodiversity, environment, economy, industry, etc. act together. The Earth, “The Blue Planet”, being covered by water for Read more…
If you ever come across one of these creatures, the Basking sharks, I bet the first thing that comes into your mind is “RUN!”. Or maybe “SWIM!”, since they are saltwater fish. And after all, they are the world’s second-largest fish, reaching a whopping 11 meters in length and 3.9 Read more…
It may sound harsh, but the truth is, we don’t always benefit from the environment. Decades ago, the story was different, but today, our health is deteriorating due to environmental factors. This has led to the emergence of environmental health as a critical branch of public health. We’ve designated September Read more…
“Gorillas are more altruistic in nature” – Dian Fossey – Here comes the day dedicated to the biggest, most powerful living primate on earth, and let us say hello to the Gorilla! A population of about 100000- 200000 exists within the wilderness or in other words, they are now quite Read more…
Inherited “horned nose” defines the Greek name rhinoceros. They are large mammals belonging to the Hinocerotidae family. Even if it has been discovered nearly 100 known rhinoceros species have existed throughout centuries, only five of those can be found currently in Africa and Asia. The black rhino (Diceros bicornis) and Read more…
What is Zero Emissions Day Zero Emissions Day is an International Day of Action to create a future without air pollution which leads to global warming. Every year on September 21st people around the world take part in various activities, to promote clean air and to reduce greenhouse gas and Read more…
STOP! Stop whatever you’re doing and for a moment, imagine this… You’re walking along to the sound of rushing water, a cool calming breeze kisses your face as you turn around to look at the blue water running over little pebbles, glistening in the morning sun as the light bounces Read more…
Ozone (O3) is formed through the process of passing dry oxygen (O2) through an electric discharge or spark. This process results in the conversion of oxygen molecules into ozone molecules, with the chemical equation O2 + O → O3. The product obtained from this process is called “ozonized oxygen.” Ozone Read more…
Biodiversity or biological diversity is the living fabric of our planet that adds colour to the world for us to soothe our eyes with. It is the cornerstone of the stability of worldwide ecosystems that makes survival possible, protecting us from disasters, regulating climate, and providing us with every little Read more…
“Save the bees; they help to keep the world sweet.” Who are Bees? Bees are flying insects that collect nectar and pollen. They belong to the class Insecta, order Hymenoptera, and Superfamily Apoidea including the familiar honeybee (Apis) and bumblebee (Bombus and Psithyrus) as well as thousands more wasplike and fly-like bees. Read more…