Triggered by record-breaking ocean temperatures, this mass bleaching, which began in January 2023, has affected coral ecosystems in at least 83 countries and territories, from the iconic Great Barrier Reef in Australia to the Persian Gulf, the Caribbean, the Red Sea, and beyond.
With an annual output of nearly 4,000 metric tonnes in 2024, the right blend of circular economy practices, policy support, and market opportunity, it could evolve from niche exporter to sustainable leader.
A recent global study indicates that sea turtle populations are rebounding in several regions, reflecting decades of conservation efforts. However, certain populations, particularly in the Pacific Ocean, continue to face significant threats.
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The 30×30 Southeast Asia Ocean Fund is a collaborative funding initiative focused on catalyzing progress toward the protection of 30% of Southeast Asia’s marine environments by 2030.
Archireef and Swire Bulk launch a nature-based coral restoration project with Singapore’s NParks and NUS, signaling a new era of marine conservation across Asia. FOLLOW
Red-level heat index grips Phuket while Bangkok and 34 other provinces brace for dangerous conditions
Cambodia faces the steepest tariffs due to non-cooperation with the investigation, while products from Malaysia’s Jinko Solar and Thailand’s Trina Solar are subject to duties of approximately 41% and 375%, respectively. Vietnamese products could see tariffs up to 395.9%.
In 2024 alone, India’s total solar PV exports reached an impressive ₹12,94,072.2 lakh (≈ $15.59 million), with solar modules making up the lion’s share at ₹12,64,474.79 lakh (≈ $15.23 million) and solar cells contributing ₹29,597.41 lakh (≈ $356,595)